Cairns Mental Health Carer Forum by Arafmi

Name: Cairns Mental Health Carer Forum by Arafmi
Start: 2025-10-16T00:00:00+10:00
Location: Shangri-La Hotel, Cairns

Schedule

Thu, 16 Oct, 2025 at 12:00 am

UTC+10:00

Location

Shangri-La Hotel, Cairns | Cairns, QL

We're excited to announce the Inaugural Arafmi Mental Health Carer Forum for Cairns this year and warmly invite you to join us.
When: 9:00am–3:30pm, Thursday 16 October 2025
Where: Ballroom, Shangri La Hotel, Cairns
This is a free event for mental health carers during Carers Week. It will be a wonderful opportunity for you to hear more about current trends in the mental health sector. An opportunity to relax, socialise, participate and learn practical skills and local organisations that can support you on your journey.
✨ Hear from leading voices including:
- Ivan Frkovic, QLD Mental health Commissioner Queensland Mental Health Commission
- Simon Katterl, CEO, Mental Health Lived Experience Peak Queensland
- Katrina Armstrong CEO, Mental Health Carers Australia
✨ Connect with over 100 carers in FNQ ✨
Enjoy extras like massages, meditation, professional headshots + lucky door prizes from Skyrail, Gingerbread Factory and more!
Morning tea, lunch & afternoon tea included – all free!
Paid parking is available on site, or nearby street parking.
It promises to be a wonderful opportunity to connect with carers, hear from leaders and have a bit of fun too