Aboriginal Youth Mental Health First Aid 5+6 October

MHACA will be delivering Aboriginal Youth Mental Health First Aid in Mparntwe – Alice Springs on 4 + 5 October 2022.

Download the poster and registration form

Places are limited so if you are interested in attending please return the form at your earliest convenience. Registrations close Monday 19 September.

Please note this is an introductory price of $200 to kickstart MHACA’s new training program.

This accredited training supports participants to:

  • recognise common mental health problems affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people
  • provide initial support using a practical, evidence-based Action Plan
  • seek appropriate professional help
  • respond in a crisis situation.

The training will be held at The Purple Shed, 15 Lindsay Avenue, East Side and will be facilitated by Billie-Jo Napaljarri.

There will be more details shared soon with regard to other upcoming accredited mental health training opportunities.

For any queries please contact Lynn Moloney on 89504600 or email training@mhaca.org.au

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Registrations are open for the Central Australian Suicide Prevention Forum 2026.

📍 DoubleTree by Hilton, 82 Barrett Drive, Alice Springs
📅 Day 1 – Wednesday 10 June 2026 (8:30am–4:00pm)
📅 Day 2 – Thursday 11 June 2026 (8:30am–4:00pm)

This annual event brings community members, professionals and leaders together to share knowledge and strengthen suicide prevention and postvention. There will be:
• Guest speakers
• Lived experience presentations
• Aftercare supports
• Safety planning group activity
• Learnings from suicide prevention training
• Interactive workshops
• Self-care activities
• Networking opportunities

The forum is free to attend, but places are limited. We encourage you to register for both days to get the most out of the program, although single-day attendance is welcome. Register at events.humanitix.com/central-australia-suicide-prevention-forum-2026

The forum is hosted by the Mental Health Association of Central Australia (MHACA) in partnership with Central Australian Aboriginal Congress, with support from the Northern Territory Government and DoubleTree by Hilton Alice Springs.

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Registrations are open for the Central Australian Suicide Prevention Forum 2026.
📍 DoubleTree by Hilton, 82 Barrett Drive, Alice Springs
📅 Day 1 – Wednesday 10 June 2026 (8:30am–4:00pm)
📅 Day 2 – Thursday 11 June 2026 (8:30am–4:00pm)
This annual event brings community members, professionals and leaders together to share knowledge and strengthen suicide prevention and postvention. There will be:
• Guest speakers
• Lived experience presentations
• Aftercare supports
• Safety planning group activity
• Learnings from suicide prevention training
• Interactive workshops
• Self-care activities
• Networking opportunities
The forum is free to attend, but places are limited. We encourage you to register for both days to get the most out of the program, although single-day attendance is welcome. Register at https://events.humanitix.com/central-australia-suicide-prevention-forum-2026 
The forum is hosted by the Mental Health Association of Central Australia (MHACA) in partnership with Central Australian Aboriginal Congress, with support from the Northern Territory Government and DoubleTree by Hilton Alice Springs.
#suicideprevention #centralaustralia
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