World Suicide Prevention Day 2020

More than 120 people attended ‘Working Together to Keep Each Other Safe’, the World Suicide Prevention Day event in Alice Springs on September 10.

MHACA, in partnership with Central Australian Aboriginal Congress, National indigenous Australians Agency (NIAA), Drug and Alcohol Services Australia (DASA), and Tangentyere Men’s Family Safety Group
hosted the community event to highlight the important role of communities working together in suicide prevention.

World Suicide Prevention Day is a day to remember those who have died by suicide and it is about acknowledging families, friends, workplaces and communities who have been impacted by suicide.

A local focus for the event was the issue of suicide and Aboriginal men, and it was great to hear about some of the programs that are supporting men and mental health more broadly in our community. Attendees were part of a smoking ceremony for healing led by local Elder Sabella Turner, and enjoyed a BBQ and music with Jessie K and Anders.

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Mental Health Association Central Australia is with Jean Hailes for Women's Health.
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Mental Health Association Central Australia

This week is Women’s Health Week, Australia’s largest annual event dedicated to the health and wellbeing of women, girls and gender-diverse people 💜

This year’s theme ‘Do It Anyway’ encourages small steps towards better health and wellbeing.

Mental health is an important part of overall health, and many factors — including life stages, hormonal changes, caring responsibilities and everyday pressures — can affect mental wellbeing.

Women’s Health Week is an opportunity to raise awareness, encourage conversations and recognise the importance of equitable access to information, care and support.

Learn more and access resources from Jean Hailes for Women's Health: Women's Health Week - www.jeanhailes.org.au/get-involved/womens-health-week

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This week is Women’s Health Week, Australia’s largest annual event dedicated to the health and wellbeing of women, girls and gender-diverse people 💜 This year’s theme ‘Do It Anyway’ encourages small steps towards better health and wellbeing. Mental health is an important part of overall health, and many factors — including life stages, hormonal changes, caring responsibilities and everyday pressures — can affect mental wellbeing. Women’s Health Week is an opportunity to raise awareness, encourage conversations and recognise the importance of equitable access to information, care and support. Learn more and access resources from Jean Hailes for Womens Health: Womens Health Week - www.jeanhailes.org.au/get-involved/womens-health-week #WomensHealthWeek #WomensHealth #MentalHealth #Wellbeing #AliceSprings #MHACA
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Mental Health Association Central Australia
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Mental Health Association Central Australia

MHACA is seeking an experienced Housing and Homelessness Support Worker to assist people living with mental health challenges who are homeless or at risk of homelessness to access and maintain safe and secure accommodation.

The role provides practical, strengths-based support through advocacy, case management, financial planning, living skills education and referrals to other services. The successful candidate will work with participants to identify their goals, develop support plans and address psychosocial barriers to maintaining stable housing.

We are looking for someone with experience in complex case management, an understanding of tenancy management and the homelessness sector, and the ability to build effective relationships with participants and stakeholders. Experience working in a cross-cultural setting or a demonstrated understanding of cultural safety and cultural competence is essential.

Full time and ongoing – 38 hours per week.

Salary $93,201.99 – $100,286.94 (MHACA EBA/SCHADS Level 4) plus 12% super and generous salary sacrifice.

MHACA also offers six weeks annual leave, 11 days personal leave, a $400 annual Wellbeing Allowance, professional development opportunities and flexible, family-friendly workplace policies.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply, and transferable skills will be considered.

Applications close 4pm Wednesday 16 September 2026.

For the Position Description and information on how to apply, visit: www.mhaca.org.au/2026/09/03/housing-and-homelessness-support-worker-2/

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MHACA is seeking an experienced Housing and Homelessness Support Worker to assist people living with mental health challenges who are homeless or at risk of homelessness to access and maintain safe and secure accommodation. The role provides practical, strengths-based support through advocacy, case management, financial planning, living skills education and referrals to other services. The successful candidate will work with participants to identify their goals, develop support plans and address psychosocial barriers to maintaining stable housing. We are looking for someone with experience in complex case management, an understanding of tenancy management and the homelessness sector, and the ability to build effective relationships with participants and stakeholders. Experience working in a cross-cultural setting or a demonstrated understanding of cultural safety and cultural competence is essential. Full time and ongoing – 38 hours per week. Salary $93,201.99 – $100,286.94 (MHACA EBA/SCHADS Level 4) plus 12% super and generous salary sacrifice. MHACA also offers six weeks annual leave, 11 days personal leave, a $400 annual Wellbeing Allowance, professional development opportunities and flexible, family-friendly workplace policies. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply, and transferable skills will be considered. Applications close 4pm Wednesday 16 September 2026. For the Position Description and information on how to apply, visit: https://www.mhaca.org.au/2026/09/03/housing-and-homelessness-support-worker-2/ #NowHiring #HousingSupport #HomelessnessSupport #CommunityServices #MentalHealth #CentralAustralia #AliceSprings #Mparntwe ##macarenachallenge
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