Get Real International - Empowerment Programs

21/09/2026

🧠THIS WEEK! FREE Mental Health First Aid Training for Carers - Logan❤️

Would you know what to do if someone you care for was experiencing a mental health problem or crisis?

Final spots are now available for our FREE two-day, face-to-face Youth Mental Health First Aid course in Logan and build the practical skills and confidence to:
✔️ Recognise signs that someone may be struggling
✔️ Start a supportive conversation
✔️ Respond to a mental health crisis
✔️ Connect someone with appropriate professional support

You’ll complete an internationally recognised, accredited course—all at no cost!

📅 Friday 25 and Saturday 26 September
⏰ 9:00am–5:00pm each day
📍 Springwood Venue QLD- venue provided upon registration
❤️ FREE for eligible carers

Places are limited. Register here:
https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/1661801937329
Because carers deserve the knowledge and confidence to support others—without feeling like they have to figure it all out alone. 💛

Free Youth Mental Health First Aid Accreditation for carers. This is a 2-day in-person program fully funded for Carers.

04/09/2026

Carers, this one is just for you 💛

You spend so much time caring for others. This September, take a little time to pause, create and connect.

Join us at Caboolture Memorial Hall for a FREE Paint & Sip designed especially for adult carers.

Enjoy a relaxed guided paint-by-numbers activity, connect with other carers who understand, and join in practical conversations about mental health and wellbeing — including recognising when someone may be struggling, starting supportive conversations and knowing where to find help.

Wednesday 16 September
10:00am – 12:30pm
📍 Caboolture Memorial Hall

No art experience needed, all materials are provided, and the event is completely free.

Come on your own or bring a fellow carer. It's a relaxed, welcoming space to create, connect and enjoy some time for yourself.

Places are limited — register for your FREE spot here:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/free-paint-sip-for-carers-connection-mental-health-talks-caboolture-tickets-1998393240979

Because carers deserve time to connect, recharge and be supported too. 💛

This FREE event is designed to give adult carers a well-deserved break while fostering connection, and exploring mental health literacy

29/08/2026

🧠 FREE Mental Health First Aid Training for Carers - Logan❤️

Would you know what to do if someone you care for was experiencing a mental health problem or crisis?

Join us for a FREE two-day, face-to-face Youth Mental Health First Aid course in Logan and build the practical skills and confidence to:

✔️ Recognise signs that someone may be struggling
✔️ Start a supportive conversation
✔️ Respond to a mental health crisis
✔️ Connect someone with appropriate professional support

You’ll complete an internationally recognised, accredited course—all at no cost!

📅 Friday 25 and Saturday 26 September
⏰ 9:00am–5:00pm each day
📍 Logan- venue provided upon registration
❤️ FREE for eligible carers

Places are limited. Register here:
https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/1661801937329

Because carers deserve the knowledge and confidence to support others—without feeling like they have to figure it all out alone. 💛

28/08/2026

🎨 FREE Paint & Sip for Carers - Caboolture❤️

Carers, take some time out to pause, create and connect!

Enjoy a guided paint-by-numbers activity, meet others who understand the carer journey and take part in relaxed conversations about mental health and wellbeing. Together, we’ll build practical knowledge to help you recognise when someone may be struggling, start supportive conversations and know where to find help.

Places are limited, so book your free session here: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/1998393240979

✨ No art experience needed
🎨 All materials provided
❤️ Completely FREE

Wednesday 16 September
10:00am–12:30pm OR 1:00pm–3:30pm|
Caboolture — venue TBC

We hope to see you there!

This FREE event is designed to give adult carers a well-deserved break while fostering connection, and exploring mental health literacy

26/08/2026

☕ Care for a Cuppa? FREE Carer Support Group ❤️

Caring for someone can feel isolating-but you don’t have to navigate it alone.

Join us for a relaxed afternoon tea where you can meet other carers, share experiences and connect with people who genuinely understand the ups and downs of the carer journey.

There is no pressure to share: you’re welcome to simply come along, enjoy a cuppa and listen.

Saturday 5 September | 1:00pm–3:00pm | Get Real Community House Loganholme

Register here:
https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/1997641471416

Come along and find your village. 💛

24/08/2026

Come along for a really fun workshop and social session of non-alcoholic drinks, snacks and building your own Clay Vase at NOA (Wednesday 9th September)

This free event is designed by and for people who are caring for someone at home who is living with disability, neurodiversity, mental health challenges, ageing, suffering with addiction or illness. This is funded social event for Carers, as a fun and accessible way to socialise and let out some creative energy!

Book via the QR code or: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/free-clay-sip-event-non-alcoholic-for-carers-in-cairns-tickets-1998514816615?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true

🎟️ The Details
Who can attend: Carers, Foster Carers and Kinship Carers (Not paid support workers, unless they are also carers at home)
Cost: Totally free—just register!
What to bring: Yourself, some snacks will be provided and you can purchase drinks and food at NOA if you would like something more substantial.
Activity: Enjoy a good snacks and company and unleash your creativity with air-dry clay while you socialise with your peers!

24/08/2026

Free Mental Health First Aid Accreditation with the Get Real. (Wednesday 23rd September)

Join us for your Free Mental Health First Aid Accreditation Training for Carers. This online event is designed to equip our carers and parents with the necessary skills to provide support to both adults and young people experiencing mental health challenges.

Book via the QR code or: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/free-mental-health-first-aid-training-for-carers-in-person-cairns-tickets-1997430458270?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true

The training will cover topics such as identifying warning signs, providing initial help, and guiding people to appropriate resources. This will begin with 5 - 6 hours of Self-paced learning online modules to be completed prior to the Live in person session. Register now to secure your spot! Held at the Wellways Carer Hub, Cairns, next to the Library.

In addition to the MHFA training you will also recieve some support with some focus on Self care, stress managment and having safe conversations about mental health and wellbeing.

Please note this is a funded training program for carers, this is someone caring for someone at home with a physical disability of Mental health concern. If you are a paid professional please contact us for details of our professionals programs. If you are a parent but your children don't have special needs, please contact us regarding training for parents.

Delivered by Get Real Institute, proudly supported by Carer Gateway. Carer Gateway is a national support service funded by the Australian Government delivered across Queensland by Wellways and its partners.

20/08/2026

🌻 FREE Events for Carers This September ❤️
Who supports the people who spend their lives supporting everyone else? This September, we have three free events just for you!

☕ Saturday 5 September -Care for a Cuppa? Carer Support Group
Sit down for a cuppa and meet people who understand. Loganholme QLD

🎨 Wednesday 16 September — FREE Carer Paint & Sip
Pick up a paintbrush, switch off for a little while and enjoy some creativity, connection and conversation.
Caboolture QLD

🧠September 25th - 26th - Mental Health First Aid Training
2-Day Face-to-Face
Build practical skills and confidence to support someone experiencing a mental health problem or crisis.
Loganholme QLD

Have a look through the attached images below for more details and event registration QR Codes. OR register via the links below:

Care for a cuppa: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/1997641471416?aff=oddtdtcreator

Paint & Sip:
https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/1998393240979?aff=oddtdtcreator

Mental Health First AId:
https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/1661801937329?aff=oddtdtcreator

We can't wait to support you this September ❤️

14/08/2026

We’re so excited to be teaming up once again with Indel Arts, this time for a fantastic professional development opportunity! 💛

This October, we’re coming together to deliver Arts Accessibility in Practice - a practical and interactive workshop exploring how we can create arts and creative spaces that are more accessible, inclusive and neuroaffirming for disabled and neurodivergent people.

Happening on Friday, 2 October (during the school holidays!), this workshop is perfect for arts educators, creatives, arts workers and organisations looking to make their spaces and practices more inclusive and accessible.

If that sounds like you, you won’t want to miss this one!

We always love working alongside the Indel Arts team, and we can’t wait to share this one with you!

Check out the post below for all the details and to book your place here: https://events.humanitix.com/arts-accessibility-in-practice-workshop

🎨 Arts Accessibility in Practice
Presented by indelarts & Get Real International - Empowerment Programs
How can we create neuroaffirming arts spaces where disabled and neurodivergent people feel welcomed, supported and able to thrive?
Join us for a practical, interactive workshop and gain the tools to create more accessible, inclusive and welcoming creative spaces.
Whether you're an artist, arts worker, educator, venue manager or community organiser, you'll leave with practical strategies you can put into action.
📅 Friday, 2 October
📍 Kingston Butter Factory
🕙 10:00am–4:00pm
🎟️ Book now via the link in our bio.

Image Description: Two performers on stage, one singing into a microphone and the other playing keyboard, promoting arts accessibility event.

12/08/2026

💚 FREE MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID TRAINING FOR CARERS 💚

Would you know what to do if someone you care for was experiencing a mental health challenge or crisis?

At Get Real, we have free funded mental health first aid training availiable for carers. From Mental Health First Aid Australia, this practical, training will help you feel more confident recognising when someone may be struggling, starting a supportive conversation and responding safely.

Our upcoming training sessions are!

ONLINE:
Wednesday August 19th. 9:30am - 4:30pm. Via Microsoft Teams
Register Here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1994123520129?aff=oddtdtcreator

BLENDED IN-PERSON
Nambour - Sunshine Coast. Saturday August 29th. 9am - 5pm
Register Here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1994623918835?aff=oddtdtcreator

TWO DAY FACE TO FACE
Loganholme: Friday September 25th - Saturday 26th. 9am - 5pm
Register Here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1661801937329?aff=oddtdtcreator

You’ll learn how to:

✅ Recognise signs of mental health challenges
✅ Start a supportive conversation
✅ Offer initial support and reassurance
✅ Assess for and respond to a mental health crisis
✅ Connect someone with appropriate professional support
✅ Look after your own wellbeing while caring for others

All training materials are included, and no previous mental health training is required.

You may be a carer if you provide unpaid support to a family member, partner, friend or loved one living with disability, chronic illness or mental health challenges. You do not need to receive a Carer Payment or formally identify as a carer to attend.

Whether you’re new to caring or have supported someone for many years, you are welcome.

For questions or help registering, contact Taylor at [email protected]

Please share this with a carer, parent, partner, family member or friend who may benefit. 💚

Free Youth Mental Health First Aid Accreditation for carers living in QLD, Blue Mountains and South Western Sydney with the Get Real Team.