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Mental Illness Fellowship of ACT (MIFACT)

ACT, Australia

Provides work rehabilitation for people living with a mental illness, and information and support to their families and friends. 'North South Contractors' and 'Cafe Pazinni' are the businesses where our trainees are provided with 6 to 12 months rehabilitation, training and appropriate qualifications to enter full employment.

Stress Management for Carers

ACT, Australia

Stress Management for Carers Three week program Exploring ways to manage the challenges and stresses in life Session content will be flexible to meet the needs of the group and may include: Recognising when we are stressed and identifying our stressors Management techniques Maintaining balance in our lives Relaxation

Keeping Families Connected

ACT, Australia

Keeping Families Connected fosters relationships within families where a family member is suffering from mental illness, and a drug and alcohol problem. Education Keeping Families Connected (KFC) is a 5-week programme which: Supports and educates families to understand the family member from a new perspective. Offers education and training in the areas of mental health and drug and alcohol use, which include managing the mental health system. Works with families to find a balance between self care and responsibility. Offers a safe space with other carers in a similar situation.

Mental Health Outreach Program

ACT, Australia

The Carer Peer Support Project aims to lessen the confusion and stress for Carers who are caring for a person with a mental illness. Peer support workers who are, or have been Carers, offer Carers face to face information and referral services when they need to talk to someone about their experience. Workers are located at both the Psychiatric Services Unit (at The Canberra Hospital) and Ward 2N at Calvary Hospital.

Staying Afloat for Family Carers

ACT, Australia

Staying Afloat is run for family carers over 6 weekly sessions, and explores ways to manage the challenges and stresses in life. Session content will be flexible to meet the needs of the group, and may include stress management techniques, relaxation, sharing stories and ideas on coping, ways of living with some sadness and frustration, celebrating and developing our strengths, and communication skills.

Carers Workshops

ACT, Australia

Each course is addressing a specific topic. Flexible delivery. Guest speakers. For up to date information on upcoming courses, check the newsletter or the Carers ACT website. Courses held at various locations.

Life Writing

ACT, Australia

Six weekly Prose and Poetry workshops for Carers are offered periodically at Carers ACT . No writing experience needed, just some enthusiasm to give it a go! Please phone for more information.