Our Carindale 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.

Our Logan 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.

Join us for Coffee Connect on the second Wednesday of the month in Murrumba Downs. 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.

This workshop is designed to give carers a chance to pause, reconnect with their own wellbeing, and explore some powerful tools and insights2-hour, free workshop for mental health carers.This workshop is designed to give carers a chance to pause, reconnect with their own wellbeing, and explore some powerful tools and insights that can help them care for themselves as they continue to care for others. The workshop will provide an opportunity for carers to explore:• How our nervous systems work and how understanding this can help us feel safer, calmer, and more resilient — even in stressful moments.• Practical ways to support wellbeing through simple, body-based practices.• And something really unique — how working alongside horses can support healing, regulation, and connection.Horses are remarkable teachers of presence and authenticity, and they can help us tune into ourselves in ways we might not expect.The day is an opportunity to learn, reflect, and share (during conversations and over lunch) — but only as much as each participant feels comfortable with. There will be no pressure to participate in any way that doesn’t feel right. Participants will work with the horses in pairs and be well supported throughout the activities.The aim is for...

Our Chermside 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.

You're invited! Last year, we joined forces with Wellways Carer Gateway to host our Carer Gala dinner during National Carers Week. We're delighted to let you know that the Carer Gala Dinner is back this year, and we're coming to Ipswich for the first time. We hope you can join us. You're invited to submit an Expression of Interest to attend this year's event at the Dandiiri Room. Let's celebrate this National Carers Week with a two-course dinner and entertainment. It promises to be a special night of dancing and great company! WHEN: 6.00pm - 10.00pm, Friday 10 October 2025 WHERE: Dandiiri Room, 1 Union Street, Ipswich Please note that consideration of attending the Carer Gala Dinner is via Expression of Interest (EOI). Submitting an EOI doesn’t guarantee a spot at this event. Depending on numbers and circumstances, preference may be given to those who did not attend last year. All carers will be advised if they are successful or unsuccessful in securing a spot. If you have any questions, please reach out to us at marketing@arafmi.com.au