Events for May 27, 2025

Join Arafmi for a 2-night carer retreat at the Glass House Mountains.Arafmi’s 2-night Sunshine Coast Carer Retreat will take place from Monday 26 May - Wednesday 28 May. The retreat will be held at the Glass House Mountains.During your stay, you'll have the option to participate in all the activities listed below, or you can choose to spend some time alone with a member of the carer support team, or simply relax in the grounds, read, and explore.At the retreat you will have the opportunity to:Participate in mindfulness activitiesEnjoy group dinnersTake part in painting activitiesTake a walk through the rainforestMeet and chat with members of the Arafmi Carer Carer Support TeamMeet and chat with other carersAccommodation arrangements:· Each retreat participant has their own private bedroom with linen provided.· There is a range of accommodation types including bungalows which are suitable for couples, single rooms, family rooms and 2 train carriages. All have bathrooms and some have kitchenettes while others have kitchens. The train carriages have a double bed and all other rooms have a Queen sized bed.· When making your booking please share details about your mobility needs so you can be allocated the most suitable room.· Also if you...

Join Arafmi for a 1-day carer retreat at the Glass House Mountains.Arafmi’s 1-day Sunshine Coast Carer Retreat will take place on Tuesday 27 May 2025 and will run from 9am - 4pm. The retreat will be held at the Glass House Mountains.During the day, you'll have the option to participate in all the activities listed below, or you can choose to spend some time alone with a member of the carer support team, or simply relax in the grounds, read, and explore.At the retreat you will have the opportunity to:Take part in painting workshop.Enjoy mindfulness activitiesTake a walk through the rainforestLunch in the train carriageMeet and chat with members of the Arafmi Carer Carer Support TeamMeet and chat with other carers* Please note that an EOI does not mean you have a ticket to the day retreat. There are a limited amount of spots available and all EOI will be assessed for suitability. Priority will be given to carers who haven't recently accessed Arafmi respite or retreats.If allocated EOI's have been exhausted, please join the waitlist so we can contact you if more places become available.

Supporting positive wellbeingCreate and Connect is a monthly group where carers experience a range of creative activities like journalling to support positive wellbeing.