Happy New Year from our incredible Carer Support Team! ✨ After the festive break, all of our Support Groups have resumed their regular schedules. Visit our website for details on upcoming groups and workshops. Here's to a year of support and connection!

🎉 Sending the happiest of birthday wishes to Irma, our incredible NDIS Operations Manager! 🌟 Wishing you a fantastic day!

The Arafmi Carer Support Line is open on public holidays. If you are struggling and need some support, please call us on 1300 554 660 or 1800 351 881 (regional).

Our February events are now live! Our Carer Support Team hosts support groups, workshops, and information sessions throughout the month to assist you with your caring role. Our full listing of events for February is now available for download! buff.ly/3HHpbm9

Arafmi are hiring! We are seeking a full-time Marketing Communications Officer. For more information about the role, visit seek.com.au/job/73722603

Apply for a carer lived experience consumer representative role! CheckUP is looking for a carer with lived experience to join the the QMHW Working Group as a consumer representative. This is a paid position. Applications close 4 March at 5:00pm. Visit buff.ly/3IeWNYN

Our new Coffee Connect group in Toowoomba was launched yesterday with morning tea at Urban Grounds Cafe. Local mental health carers nurtured informative conversations with each other over a cuppa. We're looking forward to more energising conversations next month! #carersupportqld

Irma, our NDIS Operations Manager, and Alex, our Carer Support Service Delivery Manager, attended an event on NDIS Psychosocial Reforms. The "Working together to deliver the NDIS" report highlighted 26 recommendations for crucial changes. Read the report buff.ly/3SV6XTH

Come by our stall at the UQ Volunteer Expo, we'd love to chat with you about exciting volunteer opportunities at Arafmi! We're always on the lookout for volunteers to join our 24-hour telephone support line or our events team. Visit buff.ly/3SSLN8A for more information.

Inspirational women from all parts of the world are a big part of Arafmi’s history whether they be carers, staff, board members, volunteers or clients, each has contributed to the weave of fabric that has become the organisation we are today. #InspireInclusion #IWD2024

Sylvia is one of 10 carers from a range of cultural and linguistically diverse backgrounds who have shared their stories through Real Carers, Real Stories – In Their Own Words, a digital photographic exhibition for Carer Gateway. Visit here buff.ly/4a4txjn

Thanks to Sarah from Golden Lighthouse for leading a Yoga Nidra session for the carers in Caloundra. Vist our events calendar to find out more about carer support groups in your area. buff.ly/3VIre1R To learn about Golden Lighthouse please see buff.ly/3Vl8aq4

🧡 Happy Harmony Week! 🧡 As Harmony Week draws to an end, we celebrate the diversity of cultures, backgrounds, and perspectives that make our workplace vibrant and rich. #everyonebelongs #harmonyday

Our CEO, Irene Clelland caught up with Debbie Childs, the CEO of Helping Minds to discuss Arafmi's new Carer Hub - which provides a much-needed sanctuary for mental health carers. It was a great opportunity to build on our collaboration. #arafmi #carersupport

You're invited you to visit the new Carer Hub and Overnight Respite Accommodation. Join us to explore the new spaces, learn about support options for you and find out how to book accommodation. RSVP via the link 👉 buff.ly/43xzbZm #arafmi #mentalhealthcarers

On Tuesday our CEO Irene and Carer Program Manager Alex, attended a consultation. Arafmi partnered with the QMHC to inform the development of the Whole of Government, Whole of Community Trauma Strategy for Queensland. For more information visit info.qmhc.qld.gov.au/queensland-tra…

While you're enjoying the public holiday, remember that our 24hr Carer Support Line remains open. For support and info, please call us on 1300 554 660 or 1800  351 881 (Regional QLD - landline only). #arafmi

The team at Arafmi wish you and your loved ones a happy and safe Easter! #arafmi #arafmiqld #mentalhealthcarers #mentalhealthsupport #ndisservicesqld #ndis #carersupport #carersupportqld

Happy Trans Day of Visibility! The team at Arafmi stand alongside the strong and proud trans and gender diverse community to celebrate and recognise their identity, experiences and achievements. For more info, please visit: tdov.org.au #beseen #TDOV #arafmi

The Mental Health, Alcohol and Other Drugs Website Project would like to hear from you! Complete this online survey ows.io/qs/yo1vl6rq or provide feedback at a virtual survey session - email your name to [email protected] by COB 2nd April.