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.

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

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FREE movie screening for #SexualAssaultAwarenessMonth.

Women's Safety Services of Central Australia, Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC), and Central Australian Women's Legal Service invite you to a free screening of What’s Love Got to Do with It. The film explores themes of love, consent, and relationships, and offers a chance to learn, reflect, and connect with others.

🗓 Thursday 16 April
🕕 6:00pm – 8:30pm
📍 Alice Springs Cinema

Book your ticket at
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All attendees will receive a free item from the candy bar. Counsellors will be available if you’d like support, and there will be a Q&A after the film with Dr Gabby Diplock from SARC.

Sexual assault can have serious impacts on mental health, including depression, anxiety, substance use, PTSD and increased risk of suicide. If you or someone you know needs support, call 1800RESPECT on 1800 737 732.

If someone is in danger call 000.
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FREE movie screening for #SexualAssaultAwarenessMonth.
Womens Safety Services of Central Australia, Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC), and Central Australian Womens Legal Service invite you to a free screening of What’s Love Got to Do with It. The film explores themes of love, consent, and relationships, and offers a chance to learn, reflect, and connect with others.
🗓 Thursday 16 April
🕕 6:00pm – 8:30pm
📍 Alice Springs Cinema
Book your ticket at
https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/whats-love-got-to-do-with-it-movie-for-sexual-assault-awareness-month-tickets-1985769309460?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl
All attendees will receive a free item from the candy bar. Counsellors will be available if you’d like support, and there will be a Q&A after the film with Dr Gabby Diplock from SARC.
Sexual assault can have serious impacts on mental health, including depression, anxiety, substance use, PTSD and increased risk of suicide. If you or someone you know needs support, call 1800RESPECT on 1800 737 732.
If someone is in danger call 000.

🎉 MHACA staff and participants came together to celebrate everyone’s efforts on the recent audit with a shared lunch and some fun bowling!

Wishing everyone a great weekend!
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🎉 MHACA staff and participants came together to celebrate everyone’s efforts on the recent audit with a shared lunch and some fun bowling!
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