2-night Sunshine Coast Carer Retreat – Expression of Interest (EOI)
Glass House Mountains Glass House Mountains, Glass House Mountains
Free
Join Arafmi for a 2-night carer retreat at the Glass House Mountains.Arafmi’s 2-night Sunshine Coast Carer Retreat will take place from Monday 26 May - Wednesday 28 May. The retreat will be held at the Glass House Mountains.During your stay, you'll have the option to participate in all the activities listed below, or you can choose to spend some time alone with a member of the carer support team, or simply relax in the grounds, read, and explore.At the retreat you will have the opportunity to:Participate in mindfulness activitiesEnjoy group dinnersTake part in painting activitiesTake a walk through the rainforestMeet and chat with members of the Arafmi Carer Carer Support TeamMeet and chat with other carersAccommodation arrangements:· Each retreat participant has their own private bedroom with linen provided.· There is a range of accommodation types including bungalows which are suitable for couples, single rooms, family rooms and 2 train carriages. All have bathrooms and some have kitchenettes while others have kitchens. The train carriages have a double bed and all other rooms have a Queen sized bed.· When making your booking please share details about your mobility needs so you can be allocated the most suitable room.· Also if you...
A free two-day , in person workshop to learn skills to support yourself and others through emotional distressThursday 29 May 10:00am – 4:00pm and Friday 30 May 10:00am – 4:00pmAre you supporting friends, family or community members experiencing mental ill-health?Register your interest for a free 2-day, in person workshop to learn skills to support yourself and others through emotional distress. Participants must attend both days.Please note: Submitting an Expression of Interest (EOI) doesn’t guarantee a spot in the workshop. All EOIs will be reviewed, and carers will be notified in early May about the outcome.Emotional CPR (eCPR) training teaches people to support themselves and others through an emotional crisis by utilising three simple steps of connecting, empowering, and revitalising. eCPR 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, ourselves and the world.You’ll Receive:certificate of completion as an eCPR practitioner (12 hours)eCPR resource workbookopportunity for ongoing connection and training through Arafmi.Interactive training workshop. Neurodivergent and inclusive environment.
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.
Our Online Support Groups provide a safe and supportive environment where participants can share their experiences, explore alternative coping strategies, support other group members, or simply listen and observe.
Our Online Support Groups provide a safe and supportive environment where participants can share their experiences, explore alternative coping strategies, support other group members, or simply listen and observe.
Join Arafmi for a 1-day carer retreat at the Glass House Mountains.Arafmi’s 1-day Sunshine Coast Carer Retreat will take place on Tuesday 27 May 2025 and will run from 9am - 4pm. The retreat will be held at the Glass House Mountains.During the day, you'll have the option to participate in all the activities listed below, or you can choose to spend some time alone with a member of the carer support team, or simply relax in the grounds, read, and explore.At the retreat you will have the opportunity to:Take part in painting workshop.Enjoy mindfulness activitiesTake a walk through the rainforestLunch in the train carriageMeet and chat with members of the Arafmi Carer Carer Support TeamMeet and chat with other carers* Please note that an EOI does not mean you have a ticket to the day retreat. There are a limited amount of spots available and all EOI will be assessed for suitability. Priority will be given to carers who haven't recently accessed Arafmi respite or retreats.If allocated EOI's have been exhausted, please join the waitlist so we can contact you if more places become available.
Supporting positive wellbeingCreate and Connect is a monthly group where carers experience a range of creative activities like journalling to support positive wellbeing.
Join us for Coffee Connect on the last Tuesday of the month in Atherton. Drop in, have a chat and catch up with Arafmi and other carers. All mental health carers supporting family members, kin or friends experiencing mental ill-health are welcome.
Our online support groups provide a safe and supportive environment where participants can share their experiences, explore alternative coping strategies, support other group members, or simply listen and observe.
Financial Info for Carers session is designed specifically for people who care for a friend or family member with mental health needs.This practical Financial Info for Carers session will provide details about a range of financial resources available for carers now and potentially in the future.
In this workshop, we will look at how skills adapted from motivational interviewing can support us in having supportive interactions.Communicating with our loved ones, supporting them through their struggles and on their recovery journey can be very challenging. Motivational interviewing is a communication strategy used by health professional to support people in making healthy changes. In this workshop, we will look at skills adapted from motivational interviewing that we can use to support our loved ones on their journey.This information session is designed specifically for people who care for a friend or family member with mental health needs.
Join us for Coffee Connect on the last Thursday of the month in Toowoomba. Drop in, have a chat and catch up with Arafmi and other carers.
All mental health carers supporting family members, kin or friends experiencing mental ill-health are welcome.
Our Inner Brisbane Carer Support Group provides a safe and supportive environment where participants can share their experiences, explore alternative coping strategies, support other group members, or 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.