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Carer Seminars & Workshops  

Carers Coping Skills

This workshop aims to assist carers to explore issues relating to supporting someone with a mental health issue. Carers will develop self-care skills and feel more confident when communicating in difficult situations. The course also provides assistance with planning, treatment and recovery pathways.

Saturday February 11 - ARAFEMI Hawthorn
10am-1pm
To book contact the Carer Helpline 1300 550 265 or email volunteers@arafemi.org.au

Grief & Loss Seminar

Feelings of grief & loss are common for families & carers of people with mental health issues to understand and support recovery. It utilises personal experience and building skills to help carers maintain hope, explore strengths and feel more effective as a supporter of recovery.

Tuesday February 21 - ARAFEMI Hawthorn
10am-1pm
To book contact the Carer Helpline 1300 550 265 or email volunteers@arafemi.org.au

 

General Training

Self-care and Resilience

Staff working in the mental health area can find the demands of their professional roles stressful. This course provides the tools necessary to help staff protect their own wellbeing from the stresses of organisational life,  enabling them to stay energised and resilient.

Tuesday February 14 - ARAFEMI Hawthorn
9.30am-5pm
Facilitator: Michelle Bihary - Managing Director of The Delta Centre
Pricing: Non members $120  Members $90
More information: For more information click here
How to register: Please complete the registration form and fax it to (03) 9810 9399, or email it to ty.tran@arafemi.org.au

 

Cultural Awareness and Using Interpreters

This training will encompass the identification of various cultural differences and how to work with the broad variety of cultures in Melbourne and Australia in general.

Tuesday April 10 - ARAFEMI Hawthorn
9.30am-1pm
Facilitator: Robert Fitkau
Pricing: Non members $62  Members $40
More information: For more information click here
How to register: Please complete the registration form and fax it to (03) 9810 9399, or email it to ty.tran@arafemi.org.au