Week of Events
Developing an NDIS Carer Statement (Online)
Supporting an NDIS application or plan review? Learn to write a carer statement that highlights your role and your person’s support needs.1-hour, free, online information session for mental health carers.A well-written carer statement can make a big difference. In this free 1-hour session, you'll learn what to include, how to describe the support you provide, and the best way to structure and strengthen your carer statement.You’ll walk away with:a clear understanding of what a carer statement is and why it matterspractical tips on how to write one effectivelyexamples of different formats you can use.Join us to gain skills in writing a strong carer statement and help the person you support access the services they need.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 appFor more information about how to register...
Online Carer Support Group
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.
Motivational Interviewing:A New Approach for Carers to Communicate (Online)
An online workshop to learn a proven approach to help the person you care for feel understood and confident to take steps for lasting changeA 2–hour, free, online workshop for mental health carers.Want to help the person you care for make positive and lasting changes but not sure how? Maybe you’ve tried everything, but nothing seems to work.This session will introduce a simple, proven approach to having supportive conversations that can actually help.You'll walk away with:easy ways to talk about change without pressuresimple techniques to help the person you care for feel heard and understoodpractical tools to encourage them to take positive steps.Join us to learn practical skills that can make a real difference.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 the free Microsoft Teams app on your device to join the session. It only takes a minute to download. Click here to download the Teams appFor more information about how to register for...
Carer End of Year Lunch
Join us for Arafmi's End of Year Lunch for Carers You are cordially invited to attend Arafmi's End of Year Lunch for Carers. Enjoy the spectacular views from the top floor of Rydges Hotel Southbank, as we celebrate the year that was, while enjoying a two course lunch with friends new and old. Event Details: Date: Tuesday 2 December 2025 Time: 12:00pm – 2:00pm Location: Level 12, Rydges Hotel Southbank, 9 Glenelg Street, Southbank QLD 4101
Carindale Carer Support Group
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.
Indooroopilly Carer Support Group
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.
Online Regional Carer Support Group
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.
Supporting Mental Health Recovery: Tools for Carers(Online)
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 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...
Nature Bathing and Weaving Wellbeing Workshop
Join us for a morning of nature bathing and an afternoon of weaving facilitated by Monique Ross from Heartwood Nature Bathing. Slow down and take time for your wellbeing with a restorative day designed to nurture your body and mind. Begin the morning immersed in the calming practice of nature bathing with Heartwood Nature Bathing; an experience that invites you to pause, breathe deeply, and reconnect with the natural world through mindful observation and gentle movement. Afterwards, enjoy a delicious and nourishing lunch and an opportunity to share good food and conversation with others. In the afternoon, settle into a weaving workshop where you’ll create something beautiful with your hands. This mindful, creative activity encourages relaxation, reflection and connection with yourself, with others and with the natural materials you work with. By the end of the day, you’ll leave feeling grounded, refreshed, and reconnected and your cup well and truly full.