Not sure what to do in a crisis? Learn how to create a safety plan with the person you support, so you’re both prepared for the unexpected A 1-hour, free information session for mental health carers. If a crisis happens, having a plan in place can make all the difference. This practical session will help you to understand how to create a safety plan with the person you support—so you feel more prepared and confident in challenging situations. You'll learn: when to start the conversation what to include in a safety plan how to make it work in real life where to find extra support. Join us to learn simple steps to create a plan that works when it’s needed most. 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 the free Microsoft Teams app on your device (phone, tablet or computer) to join this session. 👉 Click here to download the...

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.

This workshop shares practical tips to help support ourselves and others through the often stressful end-of-year period. The end of the year can be a stressful and emotional time. This workshop involves sharing stories, tips and tricks and exploring situations together to support ourselves and others through this time. 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 the free Microsoft Teams app on your device (phone, tablet or computer) to join this session. 👉 Click here to download the Teams app For 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).

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 Indooroopilly 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 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.

This workshop shares practical tips to help support ourselves and others through the often stressful end-of-year period. The end of the year can be a stressful and emotional time. This workshop involves sharing stories, tips and tricks and exploring situations together to support ourselves and others through this time. 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.

Discover how the NDIS could support the person you care for and how to apply, in a practical workshop for mental health carers. A 2–hour, free workshop for mental health carers. Understanding the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) can feel overwhelming but you don’t have to figure it out alone. The NDIS, run by the government, provides funding to help eligible people with disability to access support, including people with mental ill-health. You’ll walk away with: a better understanding of how the NDIS works what makes a strong application and who’s eligible simple steps to get started what NDIS can (and can’t) fund where to go for help when you need it. Join us to learn whether the NDIS could benefit the person you care for and how to navigate it with confidence. 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 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)...

Join us for a morning of art and coffee when we visit the QLD State LibraryCome and meet up with other Arafmi carers as we explore the Brisbane Portrait Prize Exhibition together at the State Library. Enjoy each other's company while we have a coffee together afterwards. 50 cent fares, free exhibition and coffee on us- hard to resist!We will meet at 10am outside the entrance to the State Library of Queensland where there is an undercover area between the main reception entrance and the library shop.How to get there: Click here for directions