Olympic festivities at MHACA

Our Day to Day Living Program and Drop In Centre were buzzing through August with a special atmosphere celebrating personal achievement and cultural diversity, coinciding with the Olympic Games.

We kicked off the festival with a pancake breakfast on the 5th August, where the MHACA Olympic torch was lit. Thanks to Mike our Training Co-ordinator we had a fun competition with close to 50 people in the MHACA community being allocated 5 countries creating much hilarity as the medal tallies were revealed each day. Many participants researched their countries and conversations about different countries and cultures were heard around MHACA every day.

We know our Participants have lots of talent and are very creative. Australian and Olympic novelty items like flags, torches and decorations were created, and MHACA was decorated to bring the Olympic atmosphere and spirit into our service, inspiring us all to get healthy and fit.

Participants were awarded gold, silver and bronze medals at our closing celebration which was a special luncheon of multi-cultural cuisine. Over 50 people enjoyed many delicious and different dishes and some great live music provided by participants. The spirit of the Olympics was truly captured during those two weeks.

Olympic closing ceremony lunch

 

MHACA olympic torch

 

 

 

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The #nomorerallyagainstviolence was held this morning in Mparntwe/Alice Springs to raise awareness about the alarming national crisis of domestic, family, and sexual violence (DFSV). We heard powerful speeches from Chay Brown, Charlene Campbell, PC Clarke, Anna Ryan and Kumalie Riley Kngwarraye addressing the alarming situation in the Northern Territory and asking for critical funding, secure housing, true representation, and mandatory trauma-informed training for first responders.

DFSV survivors are at higher risk of depression, anxiety, substance misuse disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder and suicide.

If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, call 000 and ask for the police.

You can talk to a specialist domestic and family violence counsellor 24 hours, 7 days a week by calling the 1800RESPECT National Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Counselling Service on 1800 737 732.
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The #NoMoreRallyAgainstViolence was held this morning in Mparntwe/Alice Springs to raise awareness about the alarming national crisis of domestic, family, and sexual violence (DFSV). We heard powerful speeches from Chay Brown, Charlene Campbell, PC Clarke, Anna Ryan and Kumalie Riley Kngwarraye addressing the alarming situation in the Northern Territory and asking for critical funding, secure housing, true representation, and mandatory trauma-informed training for first responders.
DFSV survivors are at higher risk of depression, anxiety, substance misuse disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder and suicide. 
If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, call 000 and ask for the police. 
You can talk to a specialist domestic and family violence counsellor 24 hours, 7 days a week by calling the 1800RESPECT National Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Counselling Service on 1800 737 732.Image attachment

The Mparntwe/Alice Springs No More march is on TOMORROW Friday 26 July to raise awareness and protest against the alarming rates of domestic, family, and sexual violence (DFSV) in the Northern Territory and across Australia.

Event Details:
• Date: Friday 26 July
• Start Time: 10:30 am
• Location: Plaza end of Todd Mall
• Dress Code: Wear purple
• March: Silent march through the Todd Mall
• Gathering: Smoking Ceremony and speeches on the Chamber Lawns at 10:45 am

Come on down to show your support.

#whatwereyouwearing #NoMore24 #nomoreviolence
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The Mparntwe/Alice Springs No More march is on TOMORROW Friday 26 July to raise awareness and protest against the alarming rates of domestic, family, and sexual violence (DFSV) in the Northern Territory and across Australia. 
Event Details:
• Date: Friday 26 July
• Start Time: 10:30 am
• Location: Plaza end of Todd Mall
• Dress Code: Wear purple 
• March: Silent march through the Todd Mall 
• Gathering: Smoking Ceremony and speeches on the Chamber Lawns at 10:45 am
Come on down to show your support.
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