D2DL - Drop-In Centre

The D2DL program provides a Drop-In Centre which is open week days 8.30am - 3.30pm. The Drop-In Centre offers a kitchen facility where you can come in and have a cuppa, and a lounge area where you can watch a movie, have some fun playing Wii games or just relax and read a book from our library.

The D2DL program also makes use of the adjoining board-room to run a range of activities - which has included painting, creative beading, writing, hat-making, mandala drawing and more! See below for regular activities - and check out the monthly calendar for updates.

D2DL - Regular Activities

We offer a range of activities which vary month to month and always welcome the suggestion of new ideas. Some of the regular activities available include:

Creative Beadwork - Available any time, check with D2DL

These beadwork classes provide basic skills in working with beads and creating your own jewellery. Anything goes! – from earrings to necklaces to artistic pieces … any projects you want to explore with beads. Everyone is welcome. See D2DL

Healthy Living - Check the MHACA Calendar

Once a month on a Thursday morning there is a Health Eating Group which focuses on healthy choices and cooking budget cuisines for a health lifestyle. There will be a variety of health information and tips to bring more energy to your day.

GROW Group - Mondays 5pm - 7pm

On Monday evenings, there is a peer support self-help group for anyone experiencing difficulty in coping with their personal problems. GROW offers support through friendship and a special 12-step program. Call D2DL on 8950 4612

Participant Forum Dinner - 4th Tuesday, 5.00-7.00pm

On the 4th Tuesday each month participants meet over dinner to discuss options, policies, changes, issues and ideas to be fed back to MHACA. This get-together is important for participants to have a say about how staff can better improve services. This forum is run by participants for participants and includes a dinner. Facilitated by Participant Reps. Call D2DL on 89504612.

Participant Action Group Lunch - 2nd Tuesday, 12.00-2.00pm

Once a month on the 2nd Tuesday the Participant Action Group (PAG) meets to put the ideas from the Participant Forum into action. This is an informal meeting over a shared lunch and everyone is welcome and encouraged to come along. Facilitated by Paul & Sandi at MHACA. Call D2DL on 89504612.

Weekend Outing - One weekend a month

Once a month we hold a weekend outing such as a coffee morning, film night, bush-walking outing, bowling evening or going to a show or concert. Please check the MHACA Calendar as this varies each month.