Family and Carer Support Groups
Our range of support groups provide voice to the lived experience of carers, shared compassion to the journey of caring and partnership in supporting recovery.
ARAFEMI provides a range of support groups for those who care for and care about people experiencing mental health problems. These groups provide an opportunity for family, friends and carers to connect with those with similar experiences, and to learn about current ideas and practices in the field of mental illness. Group members gain strength and support from each other and learn new ways of coping through each other’s experiences. The groups are facilitated by family carer givers who bring a wealth of experience to the meetings, and speakers from specific areas of mental health are a regular feature of meeting programs.
Database of Support Groups
Please click here to view the database of Support Groups (non ARAFEMI support groups) in Melbourne & Rural Victoria.
ARAFEMI Support Groups
Please regularly check support group flyers, as guest speakers and events are frequently updated.
TWO NEW SUPPORT GROUPS FOR ARAFEMI!
ARAFEMI Caring 4 Carers Group- Hotham Street
What: Open support and information group for carers of someone with a mental illness. These groups are run by ARAFEMI in partnership with NAMHS.
Where: At 83 Hotham street, Preston. Effective from July 14th- address to change to PrestonWhen: SECOND WEDNESDAY evening of each month, from 7.00pm to 9.00pm
ARAFEMI Caring 4 Carers Group- Wood StreetWhat: Open support and information group for carers of someone with a mental illness. These groups are run by ARAFEMI in partnership with NAMHS.
When: FOURTH WEDNESDAY of each month, from 12.30 to 2.30pm. Effective from August 27th- the
Download flyer for ARAFEMI Family Services Support Groups
Non-ARAFEMI Support Groups
For further information on support groups for carers throughout Victoria please ring our Helpline 1300 500 265.