October Group Activities Calendar

The MHACA Group Activities program is a community based program which aims to improve the quality of life for individuals with mental illness by offering structured and socially based activities. Group activities also provide an opportunity for participants to develop personally and professionally as Peers.

Currently all MHACA programs, including the Day Program, remain open with increased hygiene and physical distancing measures in place.

Download the October Group Activities Calendar

To participate in MHACA group activities you must have a diagnosed mental health condition. Call 08 89522597 or email info@mhaca.org.au to inquire about group activities or an intake interview.

In addition to structured activities, a Drop-in Centre is open Monday 8.30am – 1.30pm, Tuesday – Friday from 8.30am to 3.00pm. Drop-in includes a welcoming space where people can come and work on their recovery in a variety of ways. The program provides a comfy lounge area, kitchen facilities, and computers with internet access, an assortment of activities such as board games, library, DVD’s and music, art/craft and physical activities, as well as laundry and bathroom facilities.

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Thank you to our friends at Multicultural Community Services Central Australia (MCSCA) for a fantastic Women’s Health Week Health and Wellbeing Event!

MHACA shared mental health and wellbeing information and resources and had some great conversations about looking after our mental health. We also had a great time participating in the workshops, enjoying the nutritious and delicious food, and taking some time to relax and connect over the weekend.

For more information on how MCSCA supports the multicultural Central Australian community, visit mcsca.org.au

#WomensHealthWeek #WomensHealth #HealthAndWellbeing #MentalHealth #CommunityConnection #AliceSprings #Mparntwe #MHACA
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Thank you to our friends at Multicultural Community Services Central Australia (MCSCA) for a fantastic Women’s Health Week Health and Wellbeing Event!

MHACA shared mental health and wellbeing information and resources and had some great conversations about looking after our mental health. We also had a great time participating in the workshops, enjoying the nutritious and delicious food, and taking some time to relax and connect over the weekend.

For more information on how MCSCA supports the multicultural Central Australian community, visit http://mcsca.org.au

#WomensHealthWeek #WomensHealth #HealthAndWellbeing #MentalHealth #CommunityConnection #AliceSprings #Mparntwe #MHACA

MHACA is seeking a Mental Health Recovery Worker (male identified)

Do you have a passion for supporting people in our community?

Mental Health Recovery Workers provide non-clinical supports to people living with mental health challenges and psychosocial disability. Recovery Workers assist participants in setting goals and actions as part of a Stay Strong Recovery Plan. The goals are individual to the person but may include things like developing or rediscovering social and living skills, access to training and employment opportunities and participation within the community through engagement in activities. The supports can provided at MHACA, at the participants home or in the community. This position will be supporting male participants, including Aboriginal men, and as such is male identified to provide culturally responsive supports.

We are looking for someone who has case management or support work experience who can work with flexibly in a dynamic organisation. An ability to easily develop rapport with people from a range of backgrounds is essential.

See the full position description and how to apply at www.mhaca.org.au/2026/09/18/mental-health-recovery-worker-male-identified-2/

SALARY LEVEL: $93,201.99 – $100,286.94 (MHACA EBA/SCHADS Level 4) + 12% super
POSITION HOURS: 38 hours a week. Full-time and ongoing.

Applications close 9am Monday 5 October 2026, but MHACA reserves the right to interview as suitable candidates apply, so get your application in early.
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MHACA is seeking a Mental Health Recovery Worker (male identified)

Do you have a passion for supporting people in our community?

Mental Health Recovery Workers provide non-clinical supports to people living with mental health challenges and psychosocial disability. Recovery Workers assist participants in setting goals and actions as part of a Stay Strong Recovery Plan. The goals are individual to the person but may include things like developing or rediscovering social and living skills, access to training and employment opportunities and participation within the community through engagement in activities. The supports can provided at MHACA, at the participants home or in the community. This position will be supporting male participants, including Aboriginal men, and as such is male identified to provide culturally responsive supports.

We are looking for someone who has case management or support work experience who can work with flexibly in a dynamic organisation. An ability to easily develop rapport with people from a range of backgrounds is essential.

See the full position description and how to apply at https://www.mhaca.org.au/2026/09/18/mental-health-recovery-worker-male-identified-2/

SALARY LEVEL: $93,201.99 – $100,286.94 (MHACA EBA/SCHADS Level 4) + 12% super
POSITION HOURS: 38 hours a week. Full-time and ongoing.

Applications close 9am Monday 5 October 2026, but MHACA reserves the right to interview as suitable candidates apply, so get your application in early.
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