Future Planning Workshop for Mental Health Carers

The Greek Club 29 Edmondstone Street, South Brisbane

Join us for our third session in the Future Planning workshop series in February focused on housing.Join us at this face to face workshop to hear from a panel of experts as they share practical information about the services available to support people experiencing mental ill health, to find and maintain safe, stable housing. Our speakers will break down what help is out there, how to access it, and what to expect from the different supports available.You’ll also have the opportunity to learn about the Housing Older Women’s Support Service, a dedicated program that helps women over 50 and First Nations women over 45, navigate complex housing systems, understand their options, and work towards securing long-term, suitable accommodation. This session is a chance to gain confidence, ask questions, and connect with others facing similar challenges.Morning Tea and Lunch will be provided.The venue is fully accessible. Onsite parking is free, on a first in first served basis.

Free

Motivational Interviewing: A New Approach for Carers to Communicate

Arafmi - Mental Health Carer Hub 315 Harcourt Street, New Farm

In this workshop, learn a proven approach to help the person you care for feel understood and confident to take steps for lasting change.A 2–hour, free workshop for mental health carers.Want to help the person you care for make positive and lasting changes but not sure how? Maybe you’ve tried everything, but nothing seems to work.This session will introduce a simple, proven approach to having supportive conversations that can actually help.You'll walk away with:easy ways to talk about change without pressuresimple techniques to help the person you care for feel heard and understoodpractical tools to encourage them to take positive steps.Join us to learn practical skills that can make a real difference.This session is designed specifically for family members, kin, young carers, friends and other individuals who support someone experiencing mental ill-health. We are a Queensland-based service.

Free

Developing a Safety Plan: Helping Your Person Through Crisis (Online)

Not sure what to do in a crisis? Learn to create a safety plan with the person you support, so you’re prepared if the unexpected happens.A 1-hour, free, online information session for mental health carers.If a crisis happens, having a plan in place can make all the difference. This practical session will help you to understand how to create a safety plan with the person you support, so you feel more prepared and confident in challenging situations.You'll learn:when to start the conversationwhat to include in a safety planhow to make it work in real lifewhere to find extra support.Join us to learn simple steps to create a plan that works when it’s needed most.This information session is designed specifically for family members, kin, young carers, friends and other individuals who support someone experiencing mental ill-health. We are a Queensland-based service.This session will be held on Microsoft Teams.You’ll get a confirmation email with the link and step-by-step instructions. Please check your inbox and junk folder.Before the session: You'll need to download the free Microsoft Teams app on your device (phone, tablet or computer) to join this session.👉 Click here to download the Teams appFor more information about how to register for...

Free