Events

Finding communication tricky with the person you care for? Learn tips to make conversations easier and strengthen your relationship.A 2–hour, free workshop for mental health carers.Ever find it hard to connect with the person you care for? Knowing what to say—or how to say it—can feel difficult at times. This workshop will give you simple, effective tools to improve communication and build a stronger relationship.You’ll learn about the L.E.A.P. method—Listen, Empathise, Agree, Partner—to help you connect in a positive way to reduce conflict. Developed by Dr. Xavier Amador, after his brother’s struggles with Schizophrenia and refusal of treatment, this method is a game changer (watch his TED talk “I’m Not Sick, I Don’t Need Help!”– https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NXxytf6kfPM)Join us to boost your confidence, gain practical skills and improve your relationship with the person you care for.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.

Finding communication tricky with the person you care for? Learn tips to make conversations easier and strengthen your relationship.A 2–hour, free workshop for mental health carers.Ever find it hard to connect with the person you care for? Knowing what to say—or how to say it—can feel difficult at times. This workshop will give you simple, effective tools to improve communication and build a stronger relationship.You’ll learn about the L.E.A.P. method—Listen, Empathise, Agree, Partner—to help you connect in a positive way to reduce conflict. Developed by Dr. Xavier Amador, after his brother’s struggles with Schizophrenia and refusal of treatment, this method is a game changer (watch his TED talk “I’m Not Sick, I Don’t Need Help!”– https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NXxytf6kfPM)Join us to boost your confidence, gain practical skills and improve your relationship with the person you care for.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.

Enjoy a stroll and morning tea in the City Botanic Gardens, then it's time for crafts in the shade.You're invited - stroll and craft in the Botanic gardensFor anyone providing unpaid emotional or practical care to family or friends experiencing mental health challenges, Out and About is a free monthly event where you can step away from everyday demands, take a breath, and focus on your own wellbeing in a supportive and welcoming environment.Join us for a relaxing stroll through the City Botanic Gardens, taking in the peaceful surroundings. We’ll then gather for morning tea and a chance to connect with others. Afterwards we’ll move into a creative session, painting stones with uplifting messages to be left for others to find, spreading positivity throughout the community.A simple, meaningful morning to unwind and create.During our time, we will:• Enjoy a Botanic Gardens Stroll• Have some morning tea• And do craft work in the shade in the gardensLimited spots - book your spot now.💙 Who: Mental health carers supporting or caring for someone living with mental health challenges📍 Where: City Botanic Gardens🗓️ When: Friday 22 May, 10am-12pm🤝 Meet-up :• 9:45am at the Botanic Gardens Entrance (Cnr Alice & Edward Streets) across from...