December Group Activities Calendar

Highlights in December include MHACA’s Christmas Lunch on Wednesday 20 December. All participants are invited to join, just talk to a Drop-In staff member or call MHACA if you would like to attend.

Swimming activity is back on the calendar every Wednesday of the month, except on the 20th as we are hosting the Christmas lunch. Join Lucinda and get some gentle exercise at the Alice Springs Town Pool. Bring your swimmers and jump in!

Weekend activities include Cinema, Ten Pin Bowling and a BBQ at the Telegraph Station.

Download or view the December Group Activities Calendar

Call 08 89504600 or email info@mhaca.org.au to inquire about group activities for people living with mental health challenges or how to book an intake interview. MHACA can also provide individual support and is a registered NDIS provider.

Email intake@mhaca.org.au to enquire about an intake interview, or download the MHACA referral form.

MHACA can also provide individual support and is a registered NDIS provider.

In addition to structured activities, a Drop-in Centre is open Monday 8.30am – 1.30pm, Tuesday – Friday from 8.30am to 3.00pm.

The Drop-in Centre is a welcoming space where people can connect with others and participate in activities. It provides:

  • a comfy lounge area
  • kitchen facilities
  • computers with internet access
  • activities such as board games and craft
  • musical instruments
  • laundry and bathroom facilities.

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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: 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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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

📣 The latest edition of MHACA’s Mental Health Matters is out now! Catch up on the latest news, events and updates from MHACA and our community.

👉 Read the September edition - mailchi.mp/ed1325cb9d68/mental-health-matters-5874925

#MentalHealthMatters #MHACA #MentalHealth #Community #CentralAustralia #Mparntwe #AliceSprings
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📣 The latest edition of MHACA’s Mental Health Matters is out now! Catch up on the latest news, events and updates from MHACA and our community. 
👉 Read the September edition - https://mailchi.mp/ed1325cb9d68/mental-health-matters-5874925
#MentalHealthMatters #MHACA #MentalHealth #Community #CentralAustralia #Mparntwe #AliceSprings
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