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Hire & Manage Your Own Support Workers

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If you’re hiring support workers directly, and starting to feel like accidental HR, this session is for you. We’ll gently walk through some of the real questions many families carry: • What should I ask in an interview? • How can I hire safely, without feeling exposed? • Where do I keep track of shifts, […]

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Family Fun Day

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Celebrate carers at our Family Fun Day! Join us for a fun and inclusive celebration of the incredible unpaid carers in our community. Whether you’ve been caring for years or are just beginning your journey, this family-friendly event is your opportunity to connect and be recognised. October is a time to celebrate unpaid carers, especially […]

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Young Carer Mini Retreat

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Join us at Visible Ink Youth Hub in Fortitude Valley for a free two day young carer mini retreat. Designed especially for young carers, connect with others, take time out for yourself and leave feeling refreshed and supported. Recharge. Connect. The retreat will be jam-packed full of activities, workshops, lunch, snacks and the chance to […]

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Cairns 2025 Mental Health Carer Forum

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This free event to celebrate National Carers Week, is all about bringing Far North Queensland carers together to connect, learn more about Arafmi’s services, and hear from inspiring speakers, including: – Ivan Frkovic, Queensland Mental Health Commissioner – Katrina Armstrong, CEO of Mental Health Carers Australia – Simon Katterl, CEO, Mental Health Lived Experience Peak […]

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Ipswich 2025 Gala Dinner 

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Carers in Ipswich and surrounding areas, this one is for you! Join Arafmi and our partner organisation, Wellways Carer Gateway, for an unforgettable evening at the stylish Dandiiri Room, within the Ipswich Council Precinct on Union Place. This special evening event is all about connection, support and taking time out to relax and enjoy yourself, […]

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Cairns 2025 Carer Gala Dinner 

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Carers of family, friends and kin with mental ill-health in Cairns, this one is for you! Join Arafmi and our partner organisations, Carers Queensland and Wellways Carer Gateway, for an unforgettable evening at the picturesque Shangri-La Hotel Ballroom.  This special evening event is all about connection, support and taking time out to relax and enjoy […]

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Magnetic Island Many Face of Care

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Come and enjoy a breathwork Yoga Workshop. Discover the power of breath for emotional regulation, followed by a gentle yoga class to stretch and release tension. Please bring a towel or exercise mat for your comfort. FREE Entry – All Carers are welcome.

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Family Fun Day – Rockhampton

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October is a time to celebrate unpaid carers, especially during National Carers Week (12–18 October), which shines a spotlight on the vital role carers play. We’re extending the celebration throughout the month to ensure more carers can take part. Some may have missed out on past events due to work commitments, lack of respite, or […]

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