Finding it hard to set boundaries while caring for someone? This workshop will help you create healthy boundaries and look after yourself.2–hour, free workshop for mental health carers.When you care for someone with mental ill-health, it’s easy to put their needs ahead of your own. But how do you set healthy boundaries without feeling guilty?In this workshop, we’ll talk about what boundaries really are, why they matter and how to set them in a way that supports both you and the person you care for.You’ll walk away with:a better understanding of boundaries and why they’re importantpractical tools to set and communicate boundaries clearlya personal plan to look at how consistency can really help.Join us to learn how to set healthier boundaries, reduce stress and build a stronger relationship with the person you support.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...

Our Cairns Carer Support Groups 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.

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,...

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.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...

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.

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.

Our Cleveland 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.