Supporting Mental Health and Wellbeing for All

What is this appeal for?

ARAFEMI is a non-profit community based organisation, which works from a recovery perspective. It is unique as it houses both the peak support agency for carers of people with a mental illness and a broad range of consumer services.

Our mission is to promote and improve the wellbeing of people affected by mental illness

ARAFEMI supports a holistic approach to mental illness, where the active symptoms of illness are only one part of the difficulties encountered by people experiencing mental illness and their families. Understanding and support from family and friends, community awareness, lessening of stigma, access to secure, affordable housing and supportive assistance at a tie of exacerbation of symptoms, all contribute to the wellbeing of people who experience mental illness and those who care for them.

How will the funds be used?
With your help we can provide additional services through our Family Support Program which desperately needs funds for its Helpline, support groups and education activities/ Funds are also needed to support our ongoing delivery of recreation activities for people with a mental illness living in our community housing.

Key areas of expenditure for funds donated:

Carer Helpline, information and referral service
State-wide carer education
Recreation and community living activities for people with a mental illness

Is this appeal tax deductible? Yes

Will I receive a receipt for my donation? Yes, though it will be delayed as it is sent by ARAFEMI Victoria

There are many ways to donate - select your donation method below

Donate Online

Help to support your community by donating to a community group through our secure online donations service. Donating online ensures 100% of your donation reaches the group of your choice (less 1.228% credit card fee for Visa and Mastercard / less 1.43% card fee for AMEX). Our Community takes no commission or fee for this service.

Donate by Phone

Call 03 9810 9300 and have your credit card details on hand to donate over the phone.

Donate by Fax

Download printable donation form and fax to: 03 9810 9399

Donate by Mail

Download a printable donation form to send through the post to:
270 Auburn Rd
HAWTHORN VIC 3122

Leave a Bequest

Leave a Bequest to ARAFEMI Victoria in your will. Click here for further information.

Contact details for this appeal:
Ms Maggie Barford
Finance Manager
Telephone: 03 9810 9300
Email: maggie.barford@arafemi.org.au
Website: www.arafemi.org.au

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