Coffee Groups
Have a break from your caring role and meet some new likeminded friends!
Our informal coffee clubs across the Perth Metro area provide carers of a person impacted by mental challenges a chance to socialise with other carers and carer peer workers in a relaxed atmosphere.
South West/Mandurah
Third Thursday of the month
Time: 10.00am – 12pm
Where: Seven Trees Coffee, 11 Galbraith Loop, Falcon
Contact: robyn.stone@mifwa.org.au
North/Madeley
First Thursday of the month
Time: 10.30am – 12.00pm
Where: The Coffee Club Kingsway, Kingsway City Shopping Centre
Contact: caroline.wood@mifwa.org.au
East/Midland
Second Monday of the Month
Time: 6.30pm – 8.00pm
Where: The Principal Bar & Restaurant, 23 Cale Street, Midland
Contact: caroline.wood@mifwa.org.au
Central South/East Fremantle
Fourth Tuesday of the month
Time: 10.00am – 11.30am
Where: Dome Café, 26 Riverside Road, Fremantle
Contact: robyn.stone@mifwa.org.au
PLEASE NOTE: Our Carers Coffee Clubs do not happen on public holidays.
Download the Carers Coffee Club flyer
Online Parents, Families and Carers Support Group
Being a parent of a teenager or young adult can be tough, knowing how to respond when there are mental health challenges can be even tougher.
Often parents in the caring role are impacted in several areas:
- Relationships and family dynamics
- Their own emotional health and wellbeing
- Understanding the mental health system
- Feeling equipped to manage a mental health crisis
- Effectively communicating when someone is distressed.
The Online Parent Support Group via zoom provides a service in a safe, supportive and non-judgmental environment.
The online parenting group will be facilitated by family peer facilitator, Grace. Grace brings a wealth of experience having worked with parents and has a lived experience of caring for her daughter who is aged in her early 20s with complex mental health challenges.
COST: This service is at no cost.
WHEN: The group will be held on the first Thursday of the month at 5.30pm.
Please register your interest by contacting Caroline at caroline.wood@mifwa.org.au or call 9237 8900.
Download the flyer for the online group
BPD Carer Support Group for Family, Friends & Carers
A new support group for those family and friends that support someone close to them with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD).
The peer facilitated monthly BPD Support Group aims to support family and friends by providing peer support, the sharing of resources, information and education.
The group will be held monthly on the second Wednesday of each month in West Leederville at 5.30pm.
Registrations are essential on 9237 8900 or info@mifwa.org.au.
GROW Group for Carers, Families and Supporters
Is someone in your life facing mental health challenges?
The Grow Group for Carers, Families and Supporters is for those who are in a caring or support role for someone experiencing mental health challenges.
The group meets in Midland fortnightly to share experiences, gain support, increase coping skills, knowledge and understanding through the use of the Grow program.
The meetings include an explanation of Grow for any new people and usually one member will share their personal story.
Those attending work on the specific challenges they are facing; and the wisdom of the Grow Program is used to address these challenges.
When: Meetings held on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month
Time: 10.00am – 12.00pm
Venue: MIFWA Level 3, 9 the Avenue Midland
Aim: To increase the capacity of carers, families and supporters to care effectively for themselves, other family members and their relative living with mental health challenges.
For more information, give us a call on 9237 8900 or email info@mifwa.org.au.