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Your wellbeing can take second place in a caring role–join this workshop to explore self-care strategies and make a plan that works for you.2-hour, free workshop for mental health carers.Often your own wellbeing takes second place when caring for someone. But looking after yourself is just as important.In this free workshop, we’ll explore what self-care really means, why it matters and how to build simple habits that fit into your life. You’ll reflect on what works for you and what gets in the way of looking after yourself. We help you to create a self-care plan to support your wellbeing.You’ll walk away with:an understanding of what self-care looks like for youpractical ways to reduce stress and rechargea self-care plan you can start usinguseful resources and strategies to make self-care a regular habit.Join us to explore simple ways to prioritise your own wellbeing—because caring for yourself helps you keep caring for others.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.

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 series is designed to equip carers with skills to help them in their caring journey. This session will focus on local carer supports.Join us for an informative session with Communify to hear more about local carer supports and what services can be accessed at your local Medicare Mental Health Centres for you and the person you supportThis 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 Education Events.If you need help joining, call our Carer Support Team on 1300 554 660 or 1800 351 881 (Regional QLD).

Join us for a morning of craft, conversation and intention makingA Morning of Craft at New Farm ParkCome join us for a relaxed morning of feltheart stitching, intention making, conversation , light refreshments and snacks.Spend time in nature in leafy New Farm Park by the river with others who walk the carer journey alongside you. Sit under the trees enjoying a peaceful, gentle heart connection activity to start your Friday with heartfelt intention.Limited spots - book your spot now.Meet us at the Rotunda at 9:45am for a 10:00am start. In case of wet weather, we will meet at the Arafmi Teneriffe Carers Hub.💙 Who: Mental health carers supporting or caring for someone living with mental health challenges📍 Where: New Farm Park, Brunswick Street New Farm.🗓️ When: Friday 27 March, 10am-12pm🤝 Meet-up options:• 9:45am at the Rotunda, New Farm Park or• in case of wet weather, we'll meet at the Arafmi Teneriffe Carers Hub

A free two-day workshop to learn skills to support yourself and others through emotional distressWednesday 1 April 10:00am – 4:00pm and Thursday 2 April 10:00am – 4:00pmIf you’re 18–25 and helping a friend, sibling, partner or parent experiencing mental ill-health, this free workshop is for you.Emotional CPR (eCPR) is practical training that teaches you how to support someone through emotional distress, while also looking after your own wellbeing.eCPR is not about diagnosing or “fixing” someone. It’s about building genuine human connection and confidence in difficult moments.You'll learn three core steps:Connect - Be fully present with someone in distressEmpower - Support them to find their own strengthRevitalise - Help restore hope and wellbeingeCPR isn’t about “fixing” someone. It’s about building real connection and confidence in difficult moments.This workshop is for you if:• You’re supporting someone through mental distress• You sometimes feel overwhelmed or unsure what to say• You want practical, real-life skills you can actually use• You’d like to connect with other young people who understand•No prior experience is needed.You'll Receive: • Lunch and snacks on each day • Certificate of completion as an eCPR practitioner (12 hours) • eCPR resource workbook • Opportunity for ongoing connection and training through Arafmi...

New to caring or been in a caring role for years? This workshop offers practical tools and system know-how to help make things easier.2–hour, free workshop for mental health carers.Every caring journey is different. Maybe you stepped into this role suddenly, or maybe it changed over time. Things might feel stable right now, or you could be facing new challenges. Wherever you are in your journey, this workshop will give you practical tools to make things easier.You’ll walk away with:a clear understanding of how the carer role changes over timeunderstanding the lingoa portable summary–details and information about you and your person to keep handysafety and emergency plana stay-well committee for the carerinformation, resources and supports.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.

Your wellbeing can take second place in a caring role–join this workshop to explore self-care strategies and make a plan that works for you.2-hour, free workshop for mental health carers.Often your own wellbeing takes second place when caring for someone. But looking after yourself is just as important.In this free workshop, we’ll explore what self-care really means, why it matters and how to build simple habits that fit into your life. You’ll reflect on what works for you and what gets in the way of looking after yourself. We help you to create a self-care plan to support your wellbeing.You’ll walk away with:an understanding of what self-care looks like for youpractical ways to reduce stress and rechargea self-care plan you can start usinguseful resources and strategies to make self-care a regular habit.Join us to explore simple ways to prioritise your own wellbeing—because caring for yourself helps you keep caring for others.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.

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.

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.