Arafmi Ltd

Arafmi Ltd Arafmi advocates for systemic reforms to government and service providers. Mental Health Service

Arafmi provides free support for mental health carers in Queensland, including a 24-hour Carer Support Line, individual and group support, workshops and respite accommodation.

Sometimes, it helps to spend time with people who understand. 💚 Do you provide unpaid support to a family member or frie...
21/08/2026

Sometimes, it helps to spend time with people who understand. 💚

Do you provide unpaid support to a family member or friend with mental health challenges?

Create and Connect is a welcoming monthly group for mental health carers. Meet other carers and try creative activities, such as journalling, that support your wellbeing. 🎨

The group now meets on the third Friday of every month.

📅 Next session: Friday 18 September
⏰ 9.30am–11.30am
📍 Arafmi Carer Hub, Teneriffe

Register your interest: https://buff.ly/Kc2VQyL

You are not alone. 💚

Ever feel like there's just too much on your plate, and no idea where you're meant to find the time or space to slow dow...
20/08/2026

Ever feel like there's just too much on your plate, and no idea where you're meant to find the time or space to slow down? Between the caring, the juggling, and the never-ending list, "self-care" can start to feel like one more thing you don't have room for.

This is your chance to actually stop, even just for an hour, and learn how to find that same sense of calm again, whenever you need it, long after you've left the room.

📅 Friday 4 September, 2:30pm–3:30pm
📍 Carer Gateway Nambour Hub, A1 Lowe Street, Nambour

RSVP via 🔗 https://buff.ly/nO9dn7G

Permission to just be, no caring duties, no to-do list, just you. 💚 This September, give yourself permission to spend a ...
20/08/2026

Permission to just be, no caring duties, no to-do list, just you. 💚 This September, give yourself permission to spend a morning somewhere green, with people who understand exactly why that's not as easy as it sounds.

Our next Out and About heads to Karawatha Forest Discovery Centre, on Brisbane's southside. You'll be guided through the Discovery Centre displays by Rangers, followed by a gentle 30-minute walk along the Ironbark Trail, before winding down with morning tea and good company.

No agenda beyond enjoying it.

📅 Friday 4 September, 10am–12pm
📍 Karawatha Forest Discovery Centre, 149 Acacia Road, Karawatha

Spots are limited, give yourself permission to book one.
Register here: https://buff.ly/h4pBizj

Calling all 18-25 year olds who've ever been the one someone leaned on 💚 You might have helped someone close to you find...
19/08/2026

Calling all 18-25 year olds who've ever been the one someone leaned on 💚 You might have helped someone close to you find services or organised appointments. Been the one who listens and talks things through. Taken on extra responsibilities, like housework or looking after siblings, without really thinking of it as anything other than just what you do.

If that sounds familiar, this one's for you, whether you're supporting someone right now, or you did once.

Arafmi's launching a Youth Advisory Group. 10 spots. Applications close Spetember 7, so don't sit on this one.

Here's the good bit: you don't need to share your caring story in detail. We just want your honest take on how we get this right for future carers.

What's in it for you:
💰 Paid $50 an hour
💻 100% online, every 1-2 months
🧩 Neurodivergent-accessible, every step of the way
📄 Real advocacy experience, great for your resume

Know someone who'd be perfect for this? A sibling, a mate, the neighbour's young person who always calls it like it is? Tag them, send them the link, or apply yourself.

🔗 Details and Expression of Interest here: https://buff.ly/ubXn0UU

This project is funded by the Queensland Mental Health Commission and Mental Health Carers Australia.

Families and carers in regional Queensland are doing essential work every day. Often quietly, often without much support...
18/08/2026

Families and carers in regional Queensland are doing essential work every day. Often quietly, often without much support, and often a long way from the services that could help. That's exactly why support groups like this in regional areas like the southern downs exists.

Our Online Southern Downs Carer Support Group meets on the third Wednesday of every month, a welcoming space to connect with others who genuinely understand the caring role. Share as much or as little as you like. Sometimes just listening is enough.

All you need is a device and an internet connection. New faces are always welcome, and if you'd prefer to just sit and listen for a while, that's perfectly okay too.

📅 Wednesday 19 August
🕔 10am - 11am
💻 Via Zoom

To register, contact our Carer Support Team:
📧 Register your interest: https://buff.ly/cseGJtM
📧 [email protected]
📞 1300 554 660
📞 1800 351 881 (free call from regional QLD landlines)

Perfection isn’t what helps in challenging moments. Carers often just need someone steady on the other end of the line. ...
14/08/2026

Perfection isn’t what helps in challenging moments. Carers often just need someone steady on the other end of the line. Someone who will listen, understand and take them seriously.

This role is about connection. Real conversations. Helping carers feel less alone and linking them to the support available.

Training is provided. The human part is you.

Be the voice carers need.

Apply here: https://arafmi.com.au/get-involved/volunteer-eoi-form/

Did you know, you can drop in for a chat with our friendly Arafmi Carer Gateway team? Learn about the support, services ...
13/08/2026

Did you know, you can drop in for a chat with our friendly Arafmi Carer Gateway team? Learn about the support, services and resources available to help you in your caring role.

📍 Upper Mt Gravatt
When: Fridays, 8:30am–4:30pm
Where: Wellways Carer Gateway, 1993 Logan Road, Upper Mount Gravatt QLD
🔗 https://buff.ly/9bIQdRv

📍 Nambour
When: Tuesdays, 8:30am–4:30pm
Where: Wellways Carer Hub, A1/24 Lowe Street, Nambour QLD
🔗 https://buff.ly/xdESlWw

📍 Strathpine
When: Fortnightly Wednesdays, 9:30am–4:30pm
Where: Strathpine Medicare Mental Health Centre, 7/327 Gympie Road, Strathpine QLD
🔗 https://buff.ly/q4bPmfm

Drop in anytime during the session, or contact Arafmi to learn more.

📧 [email protected]
📞 1300 664 550
🌐 arafmi.com.au

What an incredible day. The Brisbane Mental Health Carer Forum, proudly sponsored by the Queensland Mental Health Commis...
13/08/2026

What an incredible day. The Brisbane Mental Health Carer Forum, proudly sponsored by the Queensland Mental Health Commission brought together so many voices exploring the carer journey, with experienced carers generously sharing their stories, perspectives and hope for others.

Thank you to our wonderful partners on the day:
- Our MC with heart and energy, Emma Griffiths
- Welcome to Country by Tribal Experiences Australia
- Research findings from Beyond Invisibility, presented by Kerry Russell (West Moreton Health) and Kate Gadenne (Queensland Centre for Mental Health Research)
- An address from the Queensland Mental Health Commission's Karen Conlon
- Kerri-Anne Dooley MP and Jonty Bush - Member for Cooper, Co-Chairs of the Parliamentary Friends of Mental Health Carers Group (QLD)
- Our Carer Panel, Heidi, Paul and Kay, for sharing so openly
- Our Supporter Panel legends, Ben, Marieke and Lauren of Communify

The day couldn't have flowed the way it did without the joyful movement breaks and self-compassion practices, masterfully guided by Sophie Marsh. Nia WellBeing and our own Carer Support facilitator Cheryl, bringing connection, breath and kindness to the room, Bundaberg and beyond (YouTube!).

Carers were also treated to relaxation and calm courtesy of the massage angels from Mobile Healing Hands, and a beautiful collaborative art chill-out zone led by Leticia Collins Artist.

And the day was visually brought to life on the big screen by the superstar that is Indi Dust.

A huge thank you to our stallholders on the day, please reach out and connect with them if you'd like to follow up: World Wellness Group, Carer Gateway, Wellways, Kookaburra Kids, Services Australia, Roses in the Ocean, Basic Rights Queensland, Independent Patient Rights Adviser, Eating Disorders Queensland, MHLEPQ, Carers Qld, Raising Minds, Family Drug Support, and Communify.

We'd also like to thank QPAC, The Little Red Company, Queensland Theatre Company and Raising Minds for their generous donations, spoiling our carers with well-deserved experiences.

Thank you to every speaker, panellist, presenter, sponsor, stallholder and supporter, for sharing your knowledge, experience and creativity so generously.

Missed it, or want to relive it? Catch the recap, recording and photo gallery here: https://buff.ly/0toRXih

And we're not stopping there, this energy and information is heading to North Queensland this October! Join us in Cairns on October 20 and Townsville on October 22. 💚

Public holidays can feel different when you’re a carer. While many services pause, caring doesn’t. Long weekends can be ...
11/08/2026

Public holidays can feel different when you’re a carer. While many services pause, caring doesn’t. Long weekends can be especially challenging, with fewer supports available for the people you care for.

Our 24hr Carer Support Line open every day of the year. When you call, you’ll speak with someone who understands the challenges of caring and can support you, anytime. Even if you don't know where to start, there is someone there willing to listen.

📞 1300 554 660

This Census, the Australian Bureau of Statistics is asking Australians about unpaid caring responsibilities, and it cove...
11/08/2026

This Census, the Australian Bureau of Statistics is asking Australians about unpaid caring responsibilities, and it covers more than people realise.

That includes caring for someone with disability, a chronic or terminal illness, alcohol or drug dependence, age-related frailty, or a mental health condition. It includes the physical tasks, appointments, cooking, cleaning, medication, but also the less visible stuff:
- checking in,
- managing someone's mood,
- being the one who notices when something's off

If you've provided any of this kind of unpaid care, help or assistance in the past two weeks, make sure your caring is reflected in your Census response. If you receive Carer Allowance or Carer Payment, that still counts too.

Chances are you know someone doing exactly this without realising it has a name, caring for an ageing parent, a partner with a chronic illness, a friend going through something hard.

Please send them this post.

It might be the thing that helps them finally see themselves, and get counted where it matters.

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