Arafmi
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Charities and charitable organisations, Community Information, Health support and information organisation, Helpline, Respite, Self Help and Support Group, Mental Health
Arafmi is the peak body for unpaid mental health carers in Queensland, advocating for
systemic reforms to government and service providers. It also provides support services
to family members, kin, young carers, friends and other individuals who support someone
experiencing mental ill-health. These free services and programs include a 24-hour Carer
Support Line, individual and group support, workshops and respite accommodation.
Carer support services include:
• 24-hour Carer Support Line: 1300 554 660
• One on one tailored support
• Facilitated support groups (face to face and online)
• Workshops and information sessions (face to face and online)
• Culture Care – Support for multi-cultural carers in their language (in partnership with World Wellness Group)
• Carer related information, community linking and connection
• Carer respite accommodation in Teneriffe, Brisbane.
Arafmi’s office hours are Mon - Fri 8:30am to 4:30pm.
The Carer Support Helpline is 24/7: 1300 554 660.
Contact Details
6 Ambleside Street, , West End, QLD 4101
PO Box 248, New Farm, QLD 4005
Monday
8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Tuesday
8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Wednesday
8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Thursday
8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Friday
8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Call for further information. Hours of operation maybe subject to change.
Eligibility
No referral required.
No appointment required.
No waiting list.
Carer Support Services: No referral required. Services are free to mental health unpaid carers in Queensland. Community Services: Services available to NDIS participants.
Charges and Fees
Non-government
Call to make an enquiry.
Please enquire
Accessibility and Special Requirements
Female and male staff available
Arafmi supports carers from multicultural backgrounds through Culture Care (in partnership with World Wellness Group)
Please enquire