Stress Less in the Plaza 2024

Over 500 people attended Stress Less in the Plaza on Friday, October 11, and learnt more about how to support their mental health and wellbeing. Attendees enjoyed a dance fit session, free massages, live music, arts and crafts, and other fun activities. 14 local organisations hosted stalls and shared information about the supports people in Mpartnwe/Alice Springs can access.
A special thank you to Kumalie Kngwarraye for the Welcome to Country, Northern Territory PHN, Plaza Wellbeing Centre, Foodbank SA & Central Australia, Reclink Australia, Alice Springs Town Council, Alice Plaza, 8CCC Community Radio 102.1fm – Alice Springs & Tennant Creek and to stakeholders and community members who came and stressed less with us.
Stress Less in the Plaza is the feature event of Mental Health Week. It is organised by MHACA, with the support of partner organisations, the Northern Territory PHN, and Alice Plaza.

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The 'No Shame in Getting Help' animation addresses the stigma and shame that exist for many community members in seeking help for mental health challenges. It reminds us that we all have sad thoughts sometimes but if we're sad for too long we need to get help.

This animation has been translated into the Arrernte language
www.youtube.com/watch?v=_aDioitO-Fc

If you or someone you know needs support reach out to friends and family, see your doctor or health clinic or call:
13 Yarn 13 92 76 13yarn.org.au
Lifeline 13 11 14 lifeline.org.au
QLife Australia 1800 184 527 qlife.org.au

In an emergency call 000

For more MHACA animated mental health resources go to www.mhaca.org.au/mental.../mental-health-videos/
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