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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Have you heard the saying, “You are what you eat?” 🥗 Our latest animation 'Good Food Helps Good Thinking' explores how healthy eating can have a positive impact on our mental health.

This animation was created by MHACA and funded by the Northern Territory Government.

For more information on healthy food choices, try www.eatforhealth.gov.au and livelighter.com.au

The animation has been translated into the Arrernte language:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=-zNyUCihrfY

If you or someone you know needs support contact:
13 Yarn 13 92 76 13yarn.org.au
Lifeline 13 11 14 lifeline.org.au
QLife Australia 1800 184 527 qlife.org.au

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MHACA is listening! Share what’s working well and what could use improvement at MHACA at this feedback session on Monday 17 February from 12:30pm to 1:30pm at the Drop-in Centre.

Please note: this session is for MHACA participants only. If you, or someone you know, would like to access MHACA's mental health services email intake@mhaca.org.au or call 8950 4600 to make an intake appointment. For people with and without a #NDIS plan.
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MHACA is listening! Share what’s working well and what could use improvement at MHACA at this feedback session on Monday 17 February from 12:30pm to 1:30pm at the Drop-in Centre. 
Please note: this session is for MHACA participants only. If you, or someone you know, would like to access MHACAs mental health services email intake@mhaca.org.au or call 8950 4600 to make an intake appointment. For people with and without a #NDIS plan.
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