When applying for NDIS funding, a statement from a carer can provide valuable information to assist someone to successfully gain access.Developing a Carer Statement session will cover useful information to include in a carer statement and different formats that can used.This information session is designed specifically for people who care for a friend or family member with mental health needs.
How to build strong, healthy relationships that promote community wellbeing and mental health.Arafmi cordially invites you to a buffet dinner and chaired panel discussion on the topic:“How to build strong, healthy relationships that promote community wellbeing and mental health.” Date: Thursday 25 MayTime: 6-9pmCost: FreeVenue: The Hall, Charleville RSLEvent DescriptionThe panel discussion will be a Q & A session chaired by Arafmi that will start at 6.15pm. Invited panellists from the local community in Charleville include:Lifeline (Chantelle Musumeci)Charleville State High School (Michael Holt)CWAATSICH (Pat Fraser)Charlevillle Hospital/Mental Health Services (Tegan Russell) Murweh Shire Council (TBA. No response to invitation as yet) An informal buffet dinner will be served at 7.30pm after the panel discussion concludes and guests are encouraged to continue conversing while dining.
Free kayaking event, morning tea and lunch provided You are invited to join us for kayaking along the Brisbane River with morning tea and lunch provided. This event is specifically for young carers (16 – 25 years) who care for or about somebody with a mental health illness. We will also be joined by Carers Queensland who will help us facilitate the activity. At Arafmi we understand that caring for loved ones with a mental health illness is something that not everybody understands. We have created this event to provide a safe and supportive space for young carers to engage with each other and find support. About the adventure At Riverlife, the Day Kayak Adventure will have you soaking up sunshine and city views seeing Brisbane from a new perspective. The fully-qualified and fantastic guides will make you comfortable and well-informed throughout your experience. Depending on the tide times, we are going to head towards the Story Bridge or South Bank on our kayaking journey. As a result of this we always kayak with the tide on our side for the home stretch. Don’t worry, there are awesome sights and photo spots each way! After checking-in, the session starts with...
4th Friday of the month 10am -12noon. Our Ipswich 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.
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.
In this session you will explore what a Stay Well Plan and Committee are, the benefits of developing one for you and the person you support. This information session is designed specifically for people who care for a friend or family member with mental health needs.
Our Support Groups offer 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.
First Friday of every month NDIS participants are invited to join us for a FREE BBQ in Narangba on the first Friday of every month. 12pm - 2pm 33 Glasstail Crescent Narangba Qld 4504 For any queries, please contact us on 3254 1881 or ndis@arafmi.com.au.
This workshop provides carers with practical resources and information to assist people at different points in their caring journey.This workshop provides carers with practical resources and information to assist people at different points in their caring journey.This includes understanding mental health supports, terminology, tips for communicating with clinicians, developing a stay well committee and knowing where to go for information and supports.This information session is designed specifically for people who care for a friend or family member with mental health needs.
This workshop provides carers with practical resources and information to assist people at different points in their caring journey.This includes understanding mental health supports, terminology, tips for communicating with clinicians, developing a stay well committee and knowing where to go for information and supports.This information session is designed specifically for people who care for a friend or family member with mental health needs.
This session will explore the avenue service users, carers, family members and friends have at their disposal The Complaints about a Health Services session will explore the avenue service users, carers, family members and friends have at their disposal. This information session is designed specifically for people who care for a friend or family member with mental health needs.
Our Online Carer 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.
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.
