August Group Activities Calendar

Highlights in August include the Central Australia Women’s Legal Service (CAWLS)’s visit MHACA’s Drop-In Centre on Thursday 15 August to provide legal advice on matters that can help empower women with knowledge. Clinic 34 will also visit MHACA on Monday 19 to share information on sexual health and do Hepatitis C finger prick testing.

MHACA’s Games Day is on Tuesday 20 August. It is an opportunity for participants and staff to spend the morning together at the Telegraph Station playing some games and shared a healthy brunch.

MHACA’s Drop-In will be closed on Monday 5 August as it is a Public Holiday.

Weekend activities include the Ten Pin Bowling, Road Transport Hall of Fame, Cinema, Desert Park and a Picnic at Telegraph Station.

Download or view the August Group Activities Calendar 2024.

Call 08 89504600 or email info@mhaca.org.au to inquire about group activities for people living with mental health challenges.

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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Want to know how to help someone experiencing a mental health crisis?

MHACA is delivering the Standard Mental Health First Aid 2-day training.

📅 Wednesday 24 and Thursday 25 June 2026
🕣 8:15am–4:30pm
📍 DoubleTree by Hilton, 82 Barrett Drive, Alice Springs

🎟 Register at events.humanitix.com/standard-mental-health-first-aid-24-25-june-2026

Learn how to recognise when someone may be experiencing a mental health problem or mental health crisis and how to provide support until professional help is available.

Training is FREE for pensioners, higher education & VET students, and Centrelink recipients.

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Want to know how to help someone experiencing a mental health crisis?
MHACA is delivering the Standard Mental Health First Aid 2-day training.
📅 Wednesday 24 and Thursday 25 June 2026 
🕣 8:15am–4:30pm
📍 DoubleTree by Hilton, 82 Barrett Drive, Alice Springs
🎟 Register at https://events.humanitix.com/standard-mental-health-first-aid-24-25-june-2026
Learn how to recognise when someone may be experiencing a mental health problem or mental health crisis and how to provide support until professional help is available.
Training is FREE for pensioners, higher education & VET students, and Centrelink recipients.
#MentalHealthMatters #SuicidePreventionTraining #MentalHealthFirstAid

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.

#SuicidePrevention #centralaustralia
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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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