Toowoomba Coffee Connect
Join us for Coffee Connect on the last Thursday of the month in Toowoomba. All carers supporting family or friends experiencing mental ill-health are welcome.
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Join us for Coffee Connect on the last Thursday of the month in Toowoomba. All carers supporting family or friends experiencing mental ill-health are welcome.
This session will explore the purpose of developing a safety plan with the person you support, when to do this and how.Developing a Safety Plan session is designed specifically for people who care for a friend or family member with mental health needs.
10am last Saturday of each month. Our Inner Brisbane Carer Support Group offers a supportive environment where people have the opportunity to talk about their feelings, help explore alternative ways of coping, offer support to other group members, or to simply listen and observe. Support groups are also a valuable means of informing carers of Arafmi services and resources that are available to assist their caring role.
Our Dual Diagnosis Support Group offer a supportive environment where people have the opportunity to talk about their experiences, help explore alternative ways of coping, offer support to other group members, or to simply listen and observe.
We need boundaries to protect us, put us in charge of our own lives, promote health relationships, independence and reduce stress.In this workshop we will look at what boundaries are and how and when to practice steps to set personal boundaries.This information session is designed specifically for people who care for a friend or family member with mental health needs.
Our Carindale Carer Support Group offers a supportive environment where people have the opportunity to talk about their experiences, help explore alternative ways of coping, offer support to other group members, or to simply listen and observe.
Carers are invited to join us for a delicious brunch and a Forest Bathing guided, meditation walk to celebrate the end of year.Carers are invited to join us for a delicious brunch and a Forest Bathing walk to celebrate the end of another busy year.Relax and recharge:Enjoy a 45-minute, guided, meditation walk through the Botanical Gardens, Mount Coot-tha—a Forest Bathing trial session with Heartwood Nature Bathing (optional).Connect with other carers and Arafmi staff over a complimentary brunch featuring scones, fruit, and mixed sandwiches at the Mount Coot-tha Botanic Gardens Café.Unwind with a free massage during brunch to ease any aches and pains.If you choose to attend the Forest Bathing walk:Meet at 9:00 am at the Mount Coot-tha Visitor Information Centre (in the Botanic Gardens). This guided walk will conclude at the Mount Coot-tha Botanic Gardens Café at 10:00 am, where brunch will be served.If you wish to attend the brunch only:Meet at 10:00 am at the Mount Coot-tha Botanic Gardens Café.Event Details:Venue: Mount Coot-tha Botanic Gardens and Café.Address: 152 Mount Coot-tha Road, Mount Coot-tha QLD 4066Date: Wednesday 4 DecemberTime: 9:00 am – 12:00 pmRegister below to attend by 3 December.Mount Coot-tha Botanic Gardens Map: Click here for a Wayfinding Guide...
Our Indooroopilly Carer Support Group offers a supportive environment where people have the opportunity to talk about their feelings, help explore alternative ways of coping, offer support to other group members, or to simply listen and observe. Support groups are also a valuable means of informing carers of Arafmi services and resources that are available to assist their caring role.
The online regional carer support group is a place to meet and catch up with other carers in regional Queensland.The online regional carer support group is a place to meet and catch up with other carers in regional Queensland. Thanks to technology, Arafmi can bring our free supports and services to carers throughout the state.The support group will take place on the first Wednesday of each month online from 5:30pm - 7:30pm. Please register your details and we look forward to seeing you soon!
Financial Info for Carers session is designed specifically for people who care for a friend or family member with mental health needs.This practical Financial Info for Carers session will provide details about a range of financial resources available for carers now and potentially in the future.
This workshop shares practical tips to help support ourselves and others through the often stressful end-of-year period.The end of the year can be a stressful and emotional time. This workshop involves sharing stories, tips and tricks and exploring situations together to support ourselves and others through this time.This information session is designed specifically for people who care for a friend or family member experiencing mental ill-health.
Caring for a spouse or partner with a mental health illness is a different experience to caring for an adult child or other family member or friend. This support group has been created in response to feedback our carers and will be an online space where carers can connect and support each other.
Arafmi acknowledges Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Nations peoples of Australia and recognises their continuing connection to country, waters, kin, and communities. We pay our respect to Elders past, present and future and are committed to ensuring that Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples voices are heard and respected across Queensland.
