This workshop explores potential situations and emotions carers may face, along with skills to use at various stages of their journey.Drawing on Australian research and shared experiences, this workshop will explore the potential situations and emotions you could experience, and skills to use, as you walk alongside the person you support.Learn from the experiences of other family members, friends, partners and unpaid carers who have supported someone living with mental ill-health.

A free two-day workshop to learn skills to support yourself and others through emotional distressThursday 26 September 10:00am - 4:00pm and Friday 27 September 10:00am - 4:00pmAre you aged 18-25 and supporting friends or family experiencing mental ill-health?Join us for a free 2-day workshop to learn skills to support yourself and others through emotional distress. Participants must attend both days.Emotional CPR (eCPR) teaches people to support themselves and others through an emotional crisis by utilising three simple steps of connecting, empowering, and revitalising. Emotional CPR training is for everyone. People who use eCPR report that it becomes a way of life and strengthens their relationships with family, friends, co-workers, self and community members.You'll Receive:Lunch and snacks on each dayCertificate of completion as an eCPR practitioner (12 hours)eCPR resource workbookOpportunity for ongoing connection and training through ArafmiA gift bagInteractive training workshopNo role plays 😂Neurodivergent and inclusive environment

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.

This information session is designed specifically for people who care for a friend or family member with mental health needs.Developing a Portable Summary session you will be provided with a template to use to collate relevant details that can be needed by clinicians, service providers and yourself. Recording information centrally can save retelling information over and over and ensure accurate details about a person’s history, needs and supports are maintained.

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.

This workshop explores what recovery means for individuals and strategies to support recovery for carers and the person they care for.Understanding and Supporting Recovery workshop explores what recovery means for individuals and strategies to support recovery for carers and the person they care for.This workshop is designed specifically for people who care for a friend or family member with mental health needs.