October Group Activities Calendar

Highlights in October include:

  • Mental Health Week:

    • Plant Dyeing Workshop – Monday 13 October from 1pm to 3pm.

    • Stress Less in the Plaza Community Event – Friday 17 October from 10am-1pm.
  • Peer Reference Group – Monday 27 October from 11:30am -12:30pm.

  • Mindfulness Water Movement – Every Wednesday from 10am-11am at the Alice Springs Aquatic and Leisure Centre.

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

MHACA will be closed on Wednesday 22 October for an all-staff planning day.

Download or view the October Group Activities Calendar 2025.

CallΒ 08 89504600 orΒ emailΒ info@mhaca.org.auΒ to inquire about group activities for people living with mental health challenges.

EmailΒ intake@mhaca.org.auΒ to enquire about an intake interview, orΒ download the MHACA referral form.

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

In addition to structured activities,Β 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

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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!

πŸ“… Friday 16 October | 10am–1pm
πŸ“ Alice Plaza, Mparntwe/Alice Springs

Come along for a FREE community event for all ages.

🎢 What's happening on the main stage?

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

🎨 Plus plenty of FREE activities!

β€’ Face painting and arts & crafts with Central Craft
β€’ Virtual Reality (VR) experience
β€’ Free massages by Plaza Wellbeing Centre (11.30am–12.30pm)
β€’ Free T-shirts and hats (10.30am–11.30am)
β€’ Wellbeing tips and information stalls
β€’ 8CCC live broadcast, clowning performance, cupcakes and free fruit!
β€’ Roaming Polaroid photo booth.

Everyone is welcome.

πŸ‘‰ 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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