Launch of Watchful Eyes painting by Akeyulerre Healing Centre

We were very happy to have the ladies from the Akeyulerre Healing Centre visit yesterday, to celebrate the launch of a beautiful painting called “Watchful Eyes.”

“Watchful Eyes” was commissioned by MHACA to celebrate Mental Health Week in 2016, and sponsored by a grant from the Northern Territory Government Community Benefit Fund.

This painting was created by Margaret Turner, Patricia Webb, Michelle Williams, Lorraine Gorey and Patricia Drover with the support of other senior Arrernte ladies, and is about

“…watching over people with mental health issues, and making sure that they get looked after properly. Making sure that the families are there for them, and that they get the right professional help. Supporting people on their home lands and doing cultural activities. Get them sitting down on the ground out in the bush – to see the land.” M.K Turner

We think it’s a great way of celebrating how Aboriginal people take care of those who aren’t travelling well, and also the healing powers of being out bush and spending time with family.

We’re very proud to have this painting in our foyer, and to continue our friendship and partnership with Akeyulerre.

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MHACA joined the DASA Alice Springs 40-year event to celebrate the work they do supporting people impacted by alcohol and other drug use. We had a great morning at the Alice Springs Town Council lawns and had good conversations with service providers and community members who visited our health promotion stall. Thanks for having us!

We hope you have a great weekend and have a chance to enjoy some time in nature!

If you or someone you know needs some support over the weekend, reach out to friends and family or try some of the 24-hour phone and online services:
Lifeline 13 11 14 www.lifeline.org.au Lifeline text service 0477 13 11 14
13 Yarn 13 92 76 www.13yarn.org.au
Kids Helpline Official 1800 55 1800 www.kidshelpline.com.au
MensLine Australia 1300 78 99 78 www.mensline.org.au
1800RESPECT 1800 737 732 www.1800respect.org.au
QLife Australia 1800 184 527 (3pm-12pm AEST) www.qlife.org.au
Beyond Blue 1300 22 4636 www.beyondblue.org.au

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MHACA joined the DASA Alice Springs 40-year event to celebrate the work they do supporting people impacted by alcohol and other drug use. We had a great morning at the Alice Springs Town Council lawns and had good conversations with service providers and community members who visited our health promotion stall. Thanks for having us!
We hope you have a great weekend and have a chance to enjoy some time in nature!
If you or someone you know needs some support over the weekend, reach out to friends and family or try some of the 24-hour phone and online services:
Lifeline 13 11 14 www.lifeline.org.au  Lifeline text service 0477 13 11 14
13 Yarn 13 92 76 www.13yarn.org.au
Kids Helpline Official 1800 55 1800 www.kidshelpline.com.au
MensLine Australia 1300 78 99 78 www.mensline.org.au
1800RESPECT 1800 737 732 www.1800respect.org.au
QLife Australia 1800 184 527 (3pm-12pm AEST) www.qlife.org.au
Beyond Blue 1300 22 4636 www.beyondblue.org.au
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