Mental Health Week – Promoting Wellbeing

Mental Health Week was held in the Northern Territory between 8-16 October with the theme being Awareness, Connection and Belonging.

50 people enjoyed the Mental Health Morning Tea today on Tuesday 11 October at Yaye’s Cafe. A big thankyou to headspace Alice Springs and Mental Illness Fellowship of Australia NT for bringing mental health information to share, Mayor Matt Paterson and Darren Riggon (Child Youth Mental Health Team) for speaking, Xavia for the beautiful music, Yaye’s Cafe for hosting and Kumalie Kngwarraye for your Welcome to Country and thoughtful words.

Thankyou to the Alice Springs Aquatic and Leisure Centre and the Alice Springs Town Council Healthy Communities Program for partnering in Wednesdays Fun at the Pool event for Mental Health Week. People enjoyed an aqua exercise class, a swim and a shared healthy lunch afterwards. A big thankyou to Lucinda for instructing the class.
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Thankyou to the Purple House for partnering with MHACA to host two bush balm demonstrations as part of Mental Health Week. Community members and MHACA participants had the opportunity to learn how the balms are made. Indigenous Australians have used native plants to treat illness for generations. This traditional knowledge inspires the creation of a range of Bush Balm® products made from wild harvested medicinal plants expertly collected on Aboriginal Lands in Central Australia. Find out more about the work of Purple House at https://www.purplehouse.org.au/
More than 400 people enjoyed the beautiful weather and learnt more about how to support mental health and wellbeing at Stress Less in the Park. 21 local organisations hosted stalls and shared information about the support services community members can access. A special thankyou to Kumalie Kngwarraye for the Welcome to Country, Mayor Matt Paterson, Bambadino, Stuart Nuggett, Katanga Junior, Alice Springs Reptile Centre, Arrernte Community Boxing Academy, and Shae and Coco for the massages. Stress Less in the Park is the feature event of Mental Health Week and is organised by MHACA, with the support of the Northern Territory PHN and Alice Springs Town Council.

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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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