Developing a Carer Statement session will cover useful information to include in a carer statement and different formats that can be used when applying for NDIS funding, a statement from a carer can provide valuable information to assist someone to successfully gain access.
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.
Our Caloundra 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.
Arafmi Carers of Youth (Online) Support Group is for families caring for youth experiencing mental health illness.
This support group provides peer support to people who care for their loved ones experiencing mental illness.
Connecting with Community Support workshop provides carers with an opportunity to increase their awareness of how people communicate and what skills are needed. A range of communication strategies will be explored to build carers confidence and skills and assist them to improve relationships now and in the future.
Connecting with Community Support workshop provides carers with an opportunity to increase their awareness of how people communicate and what skills are needed at different times with the person you care for. A range of communication strategies will be explored to build carers confidence and skills and assist them to improve relationships now and in the future.
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.
Developing a Safety Plan session will explore the purpose of developing a safety plan with the person you support, when to do this and how.
Understanding the NDIS session is designed to assist carers to understand what the NDIS is and how to apply for a NDIS package.
This Understanding the NDIS, Carer Coach session is designed to assist carers to understand what the NDIS is, who is eligible to apply and how to apply for an NDIS package.
In this Creating and Maintaining Healthy Personal Boundaries workshop we will look at what boundaries are and how and when to practice steps to set personal boundaries. We need boundaries to protect us, put us in charge of our own lives, promote health relationships, independence and reduce stress.
We are trialling a new initiative - Coffee Connect. You will be able to drop in, have a chat and catch up with other carers.
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.
