Week of Events
Financial Info for Carers (Online)
Money worries can add extra stress to your caring role, but support is available. Learn more about where to get the best help.1–hour, free information session for mental health carers.Caring for someone with mental ill-health can come with financial challenges, but support is available.In this free 1-hour session, we’ll break down the financial support available to carers, including free financial services, emergency assistance and crisis payments. Please note that as Arafmi is a Queensland-based service, the information provided will focus on supports available in Queensland.Join us to get the info you need to access support and make things 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.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 Education Events.If you need help joining,...
Caloundra Carer Support Group
Our Caloundra 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.
The Carer/Supporter Journey
In this workshop, explore a model of the caring journey, reflect on your experiences and learn ways to support yourself through challenges.2–hour, free workshop for mental health carers.It doesn’t matter where you’re at in your caring journey, this workshop is for you. Together, we’ll explore a model of what a carer’s journey looks like, then discuss it in relation to your own experience. We’ll identify some of the challenges or situations you might face and ways to help yourself through this.You’ll walk away with:an opportunity to better understand your experienceshelpful strategies and skillsinformation on where to get support.Join us to feel more confident, prepared and supported—no matter where you’re at in your caring role.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.
Gold Coast Carer Support Group
Our Gold Coast 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.
Ipswich Carer Support Group
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.