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You are not alone. Read lived-experience carer stories from people who have been in a caring role for a family member or friend living with mental health challenges.

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MIFWA Carer Support: Carers Retreat

MIFWA Carer Support: Carers Retreat

28-05-2024

Nathanael’s Rest in Mundaring was just the right spot for our short break away for carers. Carers arrived…

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MIFWA’s 2022-23 annual report is now available

MIFWA’s 2022-23 annual report is now available

11-12-2023

We’re proud to share our latest annual report. Our annual report reflects our impact and results for 2022-2023….

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A carer’s journey from desperation to hope

A carer’s journey from desperation to hope

09-11-2023

Petra* is a carer we’ve been supporting as she cares for her daughter Lisa* who is recovering from…

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Carers Week Art Therapy Workshop

Carers Week Art Therapy Workshop

31-10-2023

During Carers Week 2023, MIFWA hosted an Art Therapy Activity event open to all Carers, no experience required….

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Presenting the 2021-22 MIFWA Annual Report

Presenting the 2021-22 MIFWA Annual Report

19-12-2022

MIFWA is pleased to release our 2021-22 Annual Report. Our new Annual Report recognises and celebrates what has…

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A family’s journey through mental illness

A family’s journey through mental illness

18-10-2022

This submission is published anonymously. The writer shares her reflection on her journey as a mental health carer…

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More support for family carers: the Grow Group for Carers

More support for family carers: the Grow Group for Carers

26-08-2022

Grow Group for Carers and Mental Illness Fellowship of Western Australia (MIFWA) held a morning tea for 15…

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Carer feedback about ADHD My Spirited Child Conference

Carer feedback about ADHD My Spirited Child Conference

25-07-2022

MIFWA Carer Services recognise that it can be a common experience for families to support a loved one…

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Family carers enjoy a retreat at Anapana Ridge

Family carers enjoy a retreat at Anapana Ridge

07-07-2022

A recent carers retreat took us to Anapana Ridge for a weekend. The weather was perfect for a…

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Presenting the 2020-21 MIFWA Annual Report

Presenting the 2020-21 MIFWA Annual Report

09-12-2021

MIFWA is pleased to release our 2020-21 Annual Report. Our new Annual Report recognises and celebrates what has…

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