Family & Friends - talking about mental health

Family and friends make a huge difference for young people. Join us on Sunday 11th August 2024 from 10am - 11:30am at Redlands IndigiScapes to learn more about how you help and the support available for family and friends.

Who are our guest speakers?

Arafmi QLD

Arafmi provide quality support and education services to people with mental health support needs, their families and carers. Arafmi has an extensive history working alongside mental health carers and families. With over 40 years of knowledge and experience, they are uniquely placed to support you in your role as a carer, or family member, of a person with mental health support needs.

Arafmi’s wide range of services and programs are designed to support mental health carers in a way that best suits you and your family’s needs. Whether you need help navigating the NDIS, looking for support services for yourself or a loved one or simply need someone you can talk to who understands, they’re here for you.

headspace Capalaba

headspace Capalaba provides free, youth-friendly community-based health services for young people aged 12 - 25 and their families and support networks. The staff at headspace Capalaba can assist young people with a wide range of mental health, general health, drug, alcohol, and work and study issues, by their choice of face-to-face or telehealth appointments.

headspace Capalaba understands that when a young person in your life is experiencing difficulties it can be very challenging to know how to find the right help. Because of this, headspace Capalaba is a no wrong door service which will ensure you will find the support right for your young person.

Carer Gateway

Carer Gateway connect people, strengthen families, and transform communities for individuals of all ages experiencing disabilities or challenges to their social and emotional wellbeing. They offer tailored services designed to support people affected by mental health issues or disability, as well as their families, friends, and carers.

They have more than 40 years’ experience working with individuals, families, carers, and the community to identify their needs and goals and attain a great life in their community. They were founded by families advocating to improve the services, information and support available to people with mental health issues and their carers. Making sure lived experience is at the heart of all they do remains key. Together, they create an environment that focuses on hope rather than illness.

To learn more about the services each of our guest speakers provide, visit their websites below or come along to this event!

https://arafmi.com.au/

https://headspace.org.au/headspace-centres/capalaba/

https://www.wellways.org/our-services/carer-gateway

What times are the presentations?

Presentations will commence at 10am with morning tea to follow (morning tea is free of charge for event attendees) and the event closing at 11:30am.

What resources will be available?

FREE take home toolkits will be available that include conversation starter resources, helpful service contact details and sensory toys.

Where is the event?

This event will be held in the Conference Room in the beautiful surrounds of Redlands IndigiScapes- refer to the map below to locate the Conference Room. 

IndigiScapes is Redland City Council's naturally wonderful environment centre. Situated on 14.5 hectares of serene natural bushland on Redlands Coast, IndigiScapes offers native botanical gardens, a native nursery, bush trails, a nature playground and café specialising in local cuisine with a bush tucker twist. 

For more information about the venue, visit their website here: https://indigiscapes.redland.qld.gov.au/

Who can attend the event?

This event is targeted at providing information and resources to family and friends of young people who have or are currently experiencing mental health challenges.

Please contact headspace Capalaba on 1300 851 274 or via email at headspacecapalaba@wmq.org.au if you have any queries regarding this event.

We hope to see you there!