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.

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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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