You are invited to the annual Arafmi Mental Health Carer Forum. The theme of this year’s conference is 45 Years of Arafmi.
Making the most out of a NDIS plan workshop, we discuss how we can support the person with an NDIS plan to make the most of it and how to prepare for a plan review.
In this Making the most out of an NDIS plan workshop, we discuss how we can support the person with an NDIS plan to make the most of it and how to prepare for a plan review.
Join us for a coffee catch-up each Thursday at The Coffee Club in West End. One of our awesome carer support team members will be available from 8am – 10am at a dedicated Arafmi table in the cafe where you can drop in, have a chat and catch up with us and other carers. There's no need to RSVP but you're welcome to contact us at carersupport@arafmi.com.au if you have any questions.
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.
Caring for a loved one with a Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) can bring with it some unique challenges. This support group has been created specifically to support the carers of those with a BPD and is a result of recent feedback from our carers.
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.
Third Friday of each month from 10am. Our Redcliffe 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 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.
Preparing for the Planning Meeting session is designed to assist carers to understand and prepare for the NDIS planning meeting with the NDIS planner.
Preparing for the Planning Meeting session is designed to assist carers to understand and prepare for the NDIS planning meeting with the NDIS planner.
Communicating with the Person you Support workshop provides carers with communication skills to build a strong and respectful relationship with the person they support.
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.
