Create a simple summary with the consent of the person you support that can be used for health appointments. 1-hour, free 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 template tips on what to include and how to keep it updated a 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...

Join Arafmi and Family Drug Support for a free event for carers and families impacted by mental health and drug and alcohol challenges.You’re invited - Community event & lunchSupport for carers and families impacted by mental health and alcohol and drug challenges.Caring for someone experiencing mental health and alcohol and drug challenges can be tough, but you don’t have to do it alone.Join Arafmi and Family Drug Support for a free community event offering connection, information, and practical support for families and carers.Come along to:• hear from engaging guest speakers with lived and professional experience• connect with others who understand what you’re going through• explore local mental health and community support services• enjoy a free lunchCost: Free – All welcome.For more information contact:Arafmi – carersupport@arafmi.com.au | 1300 554 660Family Drug Support – Mona – mona@fds.org.au | 0491 091 630

Instead of the regular Caloundra Carer support group on this day, we'll be holding the Support the Family/Carer Improve the Outcome event on the Sunshine Coast.

In this session of Arafmi’s Future Planning Workshops, we will have representatives from Independent Patient Rights Advisers (IPRA) and Basic Rights Queensland (BRQ). IPRA will speak on topics to aide you in navigating your rights and the rights of the people you support under the Mental Health act. BRQ will speak about helping you navigate Centrelink, the various forms and documents you may need as well as carer payments, discrimination and employment. After this workshop, we will be preparing an online version for those unable to attend the in person event. Keep an eye out for this invitation in your inbox later in the month. Morning Tea and Lunch will be provided. The venue is fully accessible. Onsite parking is free, on a first in first served basis.

Our Cooroy 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.

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 us for a morning of marsupials and mother nature! Meet up with us, and make new friends at the Daisy Hill Koala Centre.A Morning at Daisy Hill Koala CentreJoin fellow carers for a relaxing morning surrounded by nature at the beautiful Daisy Hill Koala Centre. Nestled within tranquil bushland, the Centre is bordered by scenic picnic grounds and accessible walking trails that weave through the Conservation Park.We’ll begin with a gentle stroll along the Paperbark Trail; a peaceful, wheelchair-accessible walk among towering paperbark trees, before enjoying morning tea together under the picnic shelters, where wallabies and kookaburras are often spotted nearby.Afterwards, we’ll explore the Koala Centre and hear from a park ranger during a 20-minute presentation all about our iconic local native koalas.📍 Where: Daisy Hill Koala Centre,253 Daisy Hill Rd, Daisy Hill QLD 4127🗓️ When: Friday 21 November, 9:30am - 11:30am🚗 Parking: We recommend parking in car park 2 (Nearest to where we will have morning tea)

Our Redcliffe 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 third Friday of the month in Townsville. 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.