‘Stress Less in the Park’ was a fabulous morning celebrating Mental Health Week on the Alice Springs Hospital Lawns on Friday 14 October. The atmosphere was fantastic – everyone was smiling and soaking up the sunshine and the CAAMA live broadcast. The feedback from the public was really positive, and there was the best attendance from schools and community in the three years that ‘Stress Less in the Park’ has been running. There was a great sense of community and camaraderie, with everyone happily engaging with the many service providers who had stalls and entertainment. Alice Springs Mayor Damien Ryan was one of the many who enjoyed the festive buzz. Be sure to join us next year at ‘Stress Less in the Park’ for FUN, FUN and more FUN!
![Setting up for a big morning](https://mhaca.org.au/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/SLIP-2016-Setting-Up.jpg)
Setting up for a big morning
![Pam Acres (MH CAHS) photo-bombs the MHACA stall](https://mhaca.org.au/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/SLIP-2016-Pam-Acres-MH-CAHS-in-front-of-MHACA-Tent.jpg)
Pam Acres (MH CAHS) photo-bombs the MHACA stall
![MHACA stall ready for action](https://mhaca.org.au/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/SLIP-2016-MHACA-stall-ready-to-go-768x412.jpg)
MHACA stall ready for action
![Dr Curly and Dr Disco administering clown medicine](https://mhaca.org.au/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/SLIP-2016-Dr-Curly-and-Dr-Disco-administering-Clown-Medicine.jpg)
Dr Curly and Dr Disco administering clown medicine
![The crowd enjoying a fun morning out](https://mhaca.org.au/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/SLIP-2016-crowd.jpg)
The crowd enjoying a fun morning out
![Clown Dr Curly spreading happy medicine](https://mhaca.org.au/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/SLIP-2016-Clown-Dr-Curly.jpg)
Dr Curly spreading happy medicine
![Clown Dr Curly, Neily O'Connell (headspace) and Clown Dr Curly](https://mhaca.org.au/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/SLIP-2016-Clown-Dr-Curly-Neily-OConnell-and-Dr-Disco.jpg)
Dr Curly, Neily O’Connell (headspace) and Dr Disco
![Clown Dr Curly and MHACA CEO Sabine Wedemeyer](https://mhaca.org.au/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/SLIP-2016-Clown-Dr-Curly-and-Sabine-Wedemeyer.jpg)
Dr Curly and MHACA CEO Sabine Wedemeyer
![CatholicCare NT stall](https://mhaca.org.au/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/SLIP-2016-CCNT-stall.jpg)
CatholicCare NT stall
![MHACA's Billie-Jo Wesley advertising free hugs](https://mhaca.org.au/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/SLIP-2016-Billie-Jo-Wesley-advertising-free-hug.jpg)
MHACA’s Billie-Jo Wesley advertising free hugs
![Billie-Jo Wesley giving a free hug](https://mhaca.org.au/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/SLIP-2016-Billie-Jo-Wesley-giving-a-free-hug.jpg)
Billie-Jo Wesley giving a free hug
![Billie-Jo Wesley befriending the Mayor Damien Ryan](https://mhaca.org.au/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/SLIP-2016-Billie-Jo-Wesley-befriending-the-Mayor.jpg)
Billie-Jo Wesley befriending Mayor Damien Ryan