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Create a simple summary with the consent of the person you support that can be used for health appointments.1-hour, free, online information session for mental health carers.Do you have to repeat the same details about the person you support every time you meet a new clinician or service provider? A personal and portable summary can make your life easier.In this free session, you'll learn how to create a simple, adaptable document to keep track of important information—like medical history, medications, key contacts and support needs—so you don’t have to start from scratch every time. Consent is a critical part of this prior to sharing.You’ll walk away with:a ready-to-use portable summary templatetips on what to include and how to keep it updateda practical tool to reduce stress and ensure accurate information is shared.Join us to learn how to make appointments and assessments a little easier.This information 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.This session will be held on Microsoft Teams.You’ll get a confirmation email with the link and step-by-step instructions. Please check your inbox and junk folder.Before the session: You'll need to download...

Your wellbeing can take second place in a caring role–join this workshop to explore self-care strategies and make a plan that works for you.2-hour, free workshop for mental health carers.Often your own wellbeing takes second place when caring for someone. But looking after yourself is just as important.In this free workshop, we’ll explore what self-care really means, why it matters and how to build simple habits that fit into your life. You’ll reflect on what works for you and what gets in the way of looking after yourself. We help you to create a self-care plan to support your wellbeing.You’ll walk away with:an understanding of what self-care looks like for youpractical ways to reduce stress and rechargea self-care plan you can start usinguseful resources and strategies to make self-care a regular habit.Join us to explore simple ways to prioritise your own wellbeing—because caring for yourself helps you keep caring for others.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.

Learn practical tools for carers to support the mental health recovery of the person you care for, while navigating the ups and downs.A 2–hour, free workshop for mental health carers.Mental health recovery has its ups and downs. So how do you help your person without feeling overwhelmed?This session will give you simple, practical tools to feel more confident in supporting the person you care for on their recovery journey – to regain some wellbeing.You’ll walk away with:a clearer understanding of what mental health recovery meanssimple ways to navigate setbacks.Join us to learn how to support recovery while taking care of your own wellbeing.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.

This series is designed to equip carers with skills to help them in their caring journey. This session will focus on local carer supports.Join us for an informative session with Communify to hear more about local carer supports and what services can be accessed at your local Medicare Mental Health Centres for you and the person you supportThis 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.This session will be held on Microsoft Teams.You’ll get a confirmation email with the link and step-by-step instructions. Please check your inbox and junk folder.Before the session:You'll need to download the free Microsoft Teams app on your device (phone, tablet or computer) to join this session.👉 Click here to download the Teams appFor more information about how to register for and join the online session, please see the Carer Information Sheet on Education Events.If you need help joining, call our Carer Support Team on 1300 554 660 or 1800 351 881 (Regional QLD).

Join us for a morning of craft, conversation and intention makingA Morning of Craft at New Farm ParkCome join us for a relaxed morning of feltheart stitching, intention making, conversation , light refreshments and snacks.Spend time in nature in leafy New Farm Park by the river with others who walk the carer journey alongside you. Sit under the trees enjoying a peaceful, gentle heart connection activity to start your Friday with heartfelt intention.Limited spots - book your spot now.Meet us at the Rotunda at 9:45am for a 10:00am start. In case of wet weather, we will meet at the Arafmi Teneriffe Carers Hub.💙 Who: Mental health carers supporting or caring for someone living with mental health challenges📍 Where: New Farm Park, Brunswick Street New Farm.🗓️ When: Friday 27 March, 10am-12pm🤝 Meet-up options:• 9:45am at the Rotunda, New Farm Park or• in case of wet weather, we'll meet at the Arafmi Teneriffe Carers Hub