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Mental Health Carers Arafmi is the pre-eminent mental health carer organisation in Western Australia. As our members are families and friends of those with mental health issues, we put carers at the centre of everything we do, meaning our extensive list of services and our advocacy comes from a carer perspective. These services and membership are FREE.
* Mental Health Carers' DIARY - click on "More", go to "Events" Donations: Click on "Donations" Above We are proud members of the national Mental Health Carers Arafmi Australia (MHCAA). www.arafmiaustralia.asn.au NEWS - Full news reports in Alert. Go to "More" click on "Newsletters".
Latest issue of Concern magazine - Go to "More" click on "Magazine" Support Group Timetables - See Information & Support WORKSHOPS: See Information & Support Arafmi to Assist with Conference Travel Costs
To assist carers from regional areas to attend the important WA Carers Conference 2012 – Caring at the Crossroads, Arafmi will offer some travel assistance, including for those driving 100kms-500kms to Perth. This event will be held at the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre on August 23 & 24. More details, to come, will be posted on the conference website. Go to www.wacarersconference2012.com.au and www.arafmi.asn.au
Free: Secret Squirrel Business: A Guide to Mental Health Recovery:
Arafmi is now offering free copies of a practical and empowering book for people with mental illnesses and their carers.Secret Squirrel Business by Northbridge author Jenny Middlemiss will help those with mental illnesses to heal, and to create the road to the heart of their intrinsically healthy self. The book is supported by the latest research. Pick up a copy from an Arafmi office. Phone Brandon on 9427 7100. www.secretsquirrelbusiness.com.au Mental Health Court for WA “Just Start”
Greens spokesperson for Mental Health, Alison Xamon welcomed the pilot Mental Health Court but has warned that it will need to be expanded considerably if the pilot is found to be successful, and that the Govt will need to reverse contrary laws such as mandatory sentencing. In 2010 Ms Xamon presented a motion to Parliament calling for the urgent establishment of a Mental Health Court. Sandra Boulter, principal solicitor, Mental Health Law Centre wrote to The West (May 22):“The ingredients for this welcome announcement includes The West Australian’s high profile mental illness stories, the WA Law Reform Commission setting the stage, Mental Health Matters 2 for lobbying, Alison Xamon for sensible political pressure, expertise of Mental Health Law Centre lawyers and most of all the Mental Health Minister and the Attorrney-General for listening.” Sandra said specialist lawyers working free as duty lawyers taking casework would assist. You are not alone |
Karen Tighe to be Carer MC
Karen Tighe, popular ABC sports broadcaster, will be MC for WA Carers Conference 2012 – Caring at the Crossroads at the Perth Convention & Exhibition Centre, August 23, 24. The major event for carers is being hosted by Arafmi and Carers WA. (See below)
Carers Conference 2012 - Caring at Crossroads
Co-hosted by Arafmi and Carers WA at the Perth Convention & Exhibition Centre, August 23/24. Major sponsors and supporters Mental Health Council of Aust, Mental Health Commission, Disability Services Commission, Dept for Communities and Carers Advisory Council. More sponsors are being sought for this event held every two years. http://www.wacarersconference2012.com.au/ For Sale A Guardall Australia 2-Drawer Safe valued at $1500. Hardly used, in a non-smoking
office environment. The combination has been drilled as -only safe. The price has been cut to $200. Keys included. The dimensions are 86H x 55W x 82.5D (cm). Buyer would need to arrange for removal. Heavy. Phone Brandon 9427 7100. 
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