Stress Less in the Park – a fun morning out in Mental Health Week 2016

‘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

Setting up for a big morning

 

Pam Acres (MH CAHS) photo-bombs the MHACA stall

Pam Acres (MH CAHS) photo-bombs the MHACA stall

MHACA stall ready for action

MHACA stall ready for action

Dr Curly and Dr Disco administering clown medicine

Dr Curly and Dr Disco administering clown medicine

The crowd enjoying a fun morning out

The crowd enjoying a fun morning out

Clown Dr Curly spreading happy medicine

Dr Curly spreading happy medicine

Clown Dr Curly, Neily O'Connell (headspace) and Clown Dr Curly

Dr Curly, Neily O’Connell (headspace) and Dr Disco

Clown Dr Curly and MHACA CEO Sabine Wedemeyer

Dr Curly and MHACA CEO Sabine Wedemeyer

CatholicCare NT stall

CatholicCare NT stall

MHACA's Billie-Jo Wesley advertising free hugs

MHACA’s Billie-Jo Wesley advertising free hugs

Billie-Jo Wesley giving a free hug

Billie-Jo Wesley giving a free hug

Billie-Jo Wesley befriending the Mayor Damien Ryan

Billie-Jo Wesley befriending Mayor Damien Ryan

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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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