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- 30/04/2026
- Carer Story, Carer Support, Mental Health, News, Volunteer
From carer to lifeline: The Queensland volunteers helping other mental health carers For Arafmi volunteer Louise Dutton, when her son became unwell with mental ill-health, she “didn’t really know what she was dealing with.” That’s where her connection with...
- 02/04/2026
- Carer Event, Carer Support, Carer tips, Coping Skills, Mental Health, News
“I just thought it was normal” – the hidden reality of young mental health carers For many young people, caring doesn’t have a name. It’s something they do as part of everyday life, being there when someone needs them. As Tanya Boge from our Carer Support...
- 05/03/2026
- Arafmi Staff, Carer Story, Mental Health, News
A lifelong carer supporting carers Meet Tracy, supporting mental health carers in Bundaberg When Tracy sits down with a carer for the first time, she often asks a simple question, “And how are you going?”There’s usually a pause. “Most carers start by telling...
- 05/03/2026
- Carer Event, Carer Support, Mental Health, News
Housing worries? Support and advice for carers Housing can be one of the biggest uncertainties carers face when thinking about the future. Renting, housing options and long-term stability are common concerns, especially when supporting someone living with...
- 28/11/2025
- Advocacy, Carer Event, Mental Health
Future Planning Workshop: Focusing on Rights and Support – 19 November 2025 Our latest Future Planning workshop, held on 19 November at the Greek Club, brought together carers, families and supporters for an important conversation about rights, advocacy, and...
- 28/11/2025
- Carer Support, Carer tips, Coping Skills, Mental Health
Making the holidays easier: support and tips for carers The holidays can bring extra stress for mental health carers, especially if the services your person relies on are closed. While everyone is dealing with the usual summer holiday celebrations (and...