D2DL Group Activities each Week

Creative Canvas - Tuesdays, 9.00am-12.00pm

Come and get creative on Tuesdays! We prepare a large canvas in a variety of weird and wonderful ways, creating a masterpiece using texture paste, wire, tin and other metals – and anything else you’d like to add! Each month we attempt to complete one canvas and, in the process, learn new artistic skills and techniques. Facilitated by Fee at MHACA.

Mandala Drawing - Tuesdays, 1.30-4.00pm

Mandalas – round drawings using symbols and colour – are a wonderful key to unlock and heal physical, emotional and spiritual blockages. The "circle with a center" pattern is the basic structure of creation as seen in nature and in biology, geology, chemistry, physics and astronomy. Creating mandalas promotes self-awareness and self-healing. Facilitated by Lynne Kennedy at MHACA.

Singing - Wednesdays, 2.00-3.30pm

Everyone has a voice! This is a mixed group for people who enjoy singing to lighten their day … and who are also working on writing their own songs. Even if you are not too sure about singing, come along and use the tambourine, clacking sticks or other innovative tools. Facilitated by David Rowenfeld at MHACA.

Creative Beadwork - Wednesdays, 7.00-9.00pm

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. Facilitated by Stephanie Kostevsek at MHACA.

Healthy Eating @ MHACA - Thursdays, 10am-1pm

Each 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. Facilitated by Esta at MHACA.

Writing & Story Group - Thursdays, 1.30-4.00pm

A popular activity, every Thursday afternoon people meet to explore creative ways of story-telling and the healing affect of this in our lives. So far we have worked on individual stories and poetry which we’re recording onto DVD. All contributions are voluntary & everyone is encouraged to go at their own pace. Why not come and join in. Facilitated by Tanya Elgalal at MHACA.

GROW Group - Fridays, 10.30am-12.30pm

Every Friday 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. There is also the possibility of a Monday evening group if enough people are interested. Facilitated by Carmel at MHACA - call 8950 4612.

Men’s Group - 2nd Wednesday, 12.00-2.00pm

On the 2nd Wednesday of each month we hold a Men’s Group activity. We may go out bush for a walk and/or swim, some lunch and some relaxing time out or go and play some 8-ball. Facilitated by Felix and Bruce at MHACA -- 8950 4600.

Consumer Forum Dinner - 4th Tuesday, 6.00-8.00pm

Once a month on the 4th Tuesday consumers meet over dinner to discuss options, policies, changes, issues and ideas to be fed back to MHACA. This get-together is important for consumers to have a say about how staff can better improve services. This forum is run by consumers for consumers and includes a dinner. Facilitated by Gwvynynth & Darren at MHACA.

Consumer Action Group Lunch - 2nd Tuesday, 12.30-2.00pm

Once a month on the 2nd Tuesday the Consumer Action Group (CAG) meets to put the ideas from the Consumer Forum into action. This is an informal meeting over a shared lunch and everyone is welcome and encouraged to come along. Facilitated by Gwvynynth & Darren at MHACA.

Weekend Outing - One weekend a month

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