Stress Less in the Park a success.

More than 400 people attended the Stress Less in the Park event at the Civic Centre Lawns.

20 local service providers were present and providing engaging activities for event attendees, as well as providing information on how to access community support services.

The Alice Springs Reptile Centre did a presentation which was very popular and Get Physical provided a short stretch demonstration. Kumalie Riley provided a Welcome to Country and the Alice Springs Mayor Matt Paterson spoke on behalf of the Alice Springs Town Council.

Local musicians Maddi, Xavia and Paul Ah Chee performed on the day, and there was an Outside Broadcast by CAAMA Radio.

The event was organised with the support of a local committee which included representatives from Lutheran Care, Salvation Army, Central Australian Women’s Legal Service, Catholic Care and Flinders University.

The event was supported by the Alice Springs Town Council and Northern Territory Primary Health Network.

 

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Trigger warning: this post contains information on domestic, family and sexual violence and could cause distress.

#16DaysOfActivismAgainstGenderBasedViolence

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women are disproportionately impacted by domestic, family, and sexual violence (DFSV). In the Northern Territory, the victimisation rate for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women is 18 times higher than in other parts of Australia, with domestic violence related assaults occurring at three times the national average.

The drivers of violence against Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women include:
• Ongoing impacts of colonisation for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, families and communities
• Ongoing impacts of colonisation for non-Indigenous people and society
• The gendered drivers
o Condoning violence against women
o Men’s control of decision-making and limits to women’s independence in public and private life
o Rigid gender stereotyping and dominant forms of masculinity
o Male peer relations and culture of masculinity that emphasise aggression, dominance and control

By challenging harmful myths and understanding the drivers of DFSV for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women, we can work together to create meaningful change and build safer, stronger communities.

For more information go to www.ourwatch.org.au/preventing-violence/aboriginal-and-torres-strait-islander-women

If you are feeling unsafe or would like to talk with someone you can call:

Sexual Assault Referral Centre - SARC (Free, confidential support services to people who have been sexually assaulted) Office hours and 24/7 crisis support phone: 8955 4500

WoSSCA (Women’s Safety Services of Central Australia) (Crisis accommodation and support for women and children experiencing domestic or family violence) 24/7 phone support: 8952 6075

1800RESPECT (National sexual assault, domestic and family violence counselling service). 24/7 phone support: 1800 737 732

13YARN (Crisis support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples). 24/7 phone support: 13 92 76

In case of an emergency call 000.
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Trigger warning: this post contains information on domestic, family and sexual violence and could cause distress.
#16DaysOfActivismAgainstGenderBasedViolence 
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women are disproportionately impacted by domestic, family, and sexual violence (DFSV). In the Northern Territory, the victimisation rate for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women is 18 times higher than in other parts of Australia, with domestic violence related assaults occurring at three times the national average.
The drivers of violence against Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women include:
• Ongoing impacts of colonisation for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, families and communities
• Ongoing impacts of colonisation for non-Indigenous people and society
• The gendered drivers
o Condoning violence against women
o Men’s control of decision-making and limits to women’s independence in public and private life
o Rigid gender stereotyping and dominant forms of masculinity
o Male peer relations and culture of masculinity that emphasise aggression, dominance and control
By challenging harmful myths and understanding the drivers of DFSV for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women, we can work together to create meaningful change and build safer, stronger communities.
For more information go to https://www.ourwatch.org.au/preventing-violence/aboriginal-and-torres-strait-islander-women
If you are feeling unsafe or would like to talk with someone you can call:
Sexual Assault Referral Centre - SARC (Free, confidential support services to people who have been sexually assaulted) Office hours and 24/7 crisis support phone: 8955 4500
WoSSCA (Women’s Safety Services of Central Australia) (Crisis accommodation and support for women and children experiencing domestic or family violence) 24/7 phone support: 8952 6075 
1800RESPECT (National sexual assault, domestic and family violence counselling service). 24/7 phone support: 1800 737 732
13YARN (Crisis support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples). 24/7 phone support: 13 92 76
In case of an emergency call 000.Image attachment

A big congratulations to MHACA's Craft and Music Connection groups for being recognised by the Alice Springs Town Council for their outstanding work in the mental health sector as part of the International Day of People with Disability Mayoral Awards.

Both groups have been running at MHACA's Drop-in Centre for many years providing a therapeutic and supportive space where participants can connect, create, and learn from one another. These groups offer participants the opportunity to express themselves through art while promoting mental, emotional and social wellbeing.

Well done team!
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A big congratulations to MHACAs Craft and Music Connection groups for being recognised by the Alice Springs Town Council  for their outstanding work in the mental health sector as part of the International Day of People with Disability Mayoral Awards.
Both groups have been running at MHACAs Drop-in Centre for many years providing a therapeutic and supportive space where participants can connect, create, and learn from one another. These groups offer participants the opportunity to express themselves through art while promoting mental, emotional and social wellbeing.
Well done team!Image attachmentImage attachment

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Congratulations, keep up the good work MHACA.

Congratulations 🙌 MHACA, LUVYA WORK!!!

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