Arafmi

24-hour Carer Support Line: 1300 554 660
Anytime of the day or night, carers can talk with someone, receive support, find new resources and learn helpful information to assist them in their role as carers. (Please note: This is a support line, not a crisis line).

One-on-One Support
Carers can access one-on-one support with a Carer Support Team Member to explore themes and issues specific to their caring role. This support is available face-to-face, online via Zoom, or over the phone.

Carer Support Groups
Support groups provide a safe place for carers to come together, share caring experiences, socialise, share helpful coping skills and find out about relevant services and resources. Arafmi facilitates both face-to-face and online support groups. 

Workshops and Education Programs
Regular workshops, information sessions, and events are held to provide carers and families with opportunities to stay up-to-date and learn the information and skills needed for their caring roles.
These cover a range of topics based on the needs of carers. Some of these topics include:
• Communicating with the Person You Support
• Motivational Interviewing for Supporters and Carers
• Creating and Maintaining Healthy Personal Boundaries.

Mental Health Carer Hub
Arafmi's Mental Health Carer Hub, located in Teneriffe, is where the Carer Support Team is based, and where support groups, respite and workshops are provided. 

Carer Respite
Arafmi is proud to offer individual carer respite. The three-bedroom respite accommodation is centrally located at the Mental Health Carer Hub. Individually tailored respite is designed in collaboration with carers to ensure they can have a relaxing break from their caring role. 

Culture Care
Culture Care is delivered in partnership with World Wellness Group to ensure that carers from multicultural backgrounds have access to information and individual and group supports, to assist them in their caring roles.