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.
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Inquiries, 6272 1200 www.mentalhealth.wa.gov.au Fremantle Mental Health and Arafmi Information and Discussion Forums
Fremantle Mental Health & Arafmi hold monthly evening Information & Discussion forums on topics for anyone who has a loved one with a mental health issue. These sessions are open to all carers, parents and significant others. A specialist will present information, followed by an opportunity to discuss and explore the impact for carers. Topic: Dual diagnosis: Mental health issues and substance abuse. Presenter: Belinda Mercer, Dual Diagnosis expert and Mark Lowery, Senior Development Officer at DAO (drug and alcohol office) Wednesday 21stMarch 6pm-8pm. Level 5, W Block, Alma Street Centre, Fremantle Mental Health. Limited to 20. RSVP: Muireann on 9427 7100 Free Mental Health First Aid Armadale Gosnells area
Arafmi, in association with Homecare, are running a MHFA course at Gosnells RSL Hall (Mills Rd east) for March 27, 28. Free. Muireann for details on 94277100 or email m.daly@arafmi.asn.au SMILES April School Holiday Program In the April school holidays Arafmi will be running 2 SMILES workshops for children 2 8-12 with a family member with a mental illness. SMILES increases coping skills/knowledge of mental illness, reduces feelings of isolation, increases self-esteem/coping skills & develops a new freedom of self expression. This is achieved through artwork & music, peer support, interactive exercises, games & problem solving. We will be running 2 separate 2-day workshops in the April school holidays in Perth (North) & Fremantle (South): Fremantle, April 11, 12 venue TBC, Perth, April 16, 17 at Arafmi head office, 182 Lord Street, Perth. Information or to register a child, contact Sarah Tarulli, Danielle Moore, Cally Jeffers 9427 7100. Are You 18-25, Live In The Midland Area And Are Experiencing Mental Health Difficulties? Express Your Interest in Arafmi’s FREE Education And Recreation Program In Midland If you are (or know someone who is) 18-25, experiencing mental health difficulties, live in the Midland area and would like to meet new people,we would like to hear from you. We will be offering activities soon. Free. muireann.daly@arafmi.asn.au Ph: 9427 7100. |
Karen speaks for carers
Karen Tighe, popular ABC sports broadcaster, has agreed to be MC for WA Carers Conference 2012 – Carers 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)
Major Carers Conference 2012 - Carers 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/ 
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