August Group Activities Calendar

Highlights in August include Week Fair Day on Friday 8 August. The YES Survey will run from Monday 18 to Thursday 29 August, with a YES Burger Lunch on Friday 30 August. The YES Survey gives MHACA participants the opportunity to tell MHACA what we’re doing well and where we can improve.

Weekend activities this month include ten-pin bowling, a BBQ at Telegraph Station, a cinema outing, and a visit to Stanley Chasm.

MHACA’s Drop-in Centre will be closed on Monday 4 August for Public Holiday. 

Download or view the August Group Activities Calendar 2025.

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 Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays 8.30am – 3pm, and Wednesdays from 8.30am to 1.30pm.

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 music jam, healthy cooking and sports
  • musical instruments
  • laundry and bathroom facilities.

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🌟 MENTAL HEALTH WEEK 2026 – WHAT A WEEK!

What a fantastic week of community participation, creativity and connection for Mental Health Week 2026!

We hosted daily craft activities, including painted purses, leathercraft, mosaic tiles and weaving. Participants put creativity and care into every piece they created. It was a great reminder of how mindful activities can help us slow down, bring us together and create safe spaces to talk, connect and share stories.

This year's theme, Small Steps, reminded us that even small actions can make a difference to our mental health and wellbeing.

A huge thank you to everyone who participated and helped make the week such a success!

📸 Check out these snapshots from Mental Health Week! If you share your own photos, don't forget to tag MHACA so we can see your favourite moments.

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STRESS LESS IN THE PLAZA IS GOING AHEAD ON FRIDAY!

We're excited to bring our community together tomorrow for Stress Less in the Plaza for Mental Health Week 2026!

📅 Friday 16 October | 10am–1pm
📍 Alice Plaza, Mparntwe/Alice Springs

Come along for a FREE community event for all ages.

🎶 What's happening on the main stage?

• 10am: Event opens
• 10.15am: Welcome to Country and speakers
• 10.45am: Live music by Jamilee Ashenden
• 11.30am: Dance fitness with Charmaine
• 12pm: Live music by Dom Brinkley

🎨 Plus plenty of FREE activities!

• Face painting and arts & crafts with Central Craft
• Virtual Reality (VR) experience
• Free massages by Plaza Wellbeing Centre (11.30am–12.30pm)
• Free T-shirts and hats (10.30am–11.30am)
• Wellbeing tips and information stalls
• 8CCC live broadcast, clowning performance, cupcakes and free fruit!
• Roaming Polaroid photo booth.

Everyone is welcome.

👉 Event details: www.facebook.com/events/1064376202873612/

This free community event is funded by Northern Territory Primary Health Network through the Australian Government's PHN Program.

#MentalHealthWeek2026 #StressLessInThePlaza #MentalHealthMatters #CommunityWellbeing #AliceSprings #Mparntwe #MHACA
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