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Working at Arafmi means you are part of a group of people who have been supporting carers for over 40 years. We pride ourselves on embracing and living our values of respect, diligence, service, compassion and integrity.

Current Vacancies

We are always on the lookout for experienced Mental Health Support Workers for our Supported Independent Living, Short Term Accommodation and Community Access programs in locations across North & South Brisbane, Ipswich, Moreton Bay and Toowoomba.

Arafmi is a friendly team, passionate about supporting carers and people with a mental health needs. To be considered, please contact us via job listings on Seek below or the form on our Contact page.

Lived Experience Advocacy Lead

We are currently seeking a Lived Experience Advocacy Lead to join the Systems Advocacy Team for a 2-year contract.

The successful candidate will advocate for the collective interests of family, carers, and kin of people living with mental ill-health in Queensland. You will be raising awareness, informing policy and systems planning through lived experience leadership, to support system advocacy and reform.

The Lived Experience Advocacy Lead plays a key role in in building organisational capacity, developing lived experience leadership skills, and actively participating in advocacy and system reform activities.

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Support Workers for People with Mental Health Needs

We are looking for someone warm, friendly, respectful and willing to learn. Someone who truly cares for the clients, is willing to listen and to work alongside them to achieve their full potential. This is a varied task role with a broad range of responsibilities which would suit people who are able to think on their feet and adapt to changing situations. An ability to build strong professional relationships with clients and other stakeholders is a must, as is the genuine desire to provide the best quality support for people with mental health.

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Volunteer Opportunities

Support Group Facilitators

We are always seeking volunteers to facilitate carer support groups, particularly in areas without an Arafmi carer support group. Click here for a full list of our locations

If you would like to volunteer to become a carer support group facilitator, please apply here.

Telephone Support

Arafmi’s 24 hour telephone support line is available to anyone caring for or about a relative or friend with a mental health issue. We are always seeking new phone volunteers to sign up for a minimum of one shift per fortnight. Full training and support will be provided before you begin.

Event Volunteer

Arafmi host some events for carers such as forums, retreats and activities where volunteers are needed in the lead up as well as the actual events.

Volunteering with Arafmi is one way you can help us make a difference in peoples’ lives.

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