December Group Activities Calendar

Highlights in December include:

  • Christmas Decorating at MHACA – Monday 1 December at 10am.
  • DAS Disco at DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel – Wednesday 3 December from 6:30pm – 9:30pm.
  • Participant Planning Session – Monday 8 December from 12pm – 1pm.
  • Christmas Night Market – Friday 12 December from 5pm – 9pm.
  • Christmas Lunch at MHACA – Wednesday 17 December from 11:30pm – 1:30pm.
  • Peer Reference Group – Monday 29 December from 11:30am -12:30pm.
  • Women’s Day Out at Telegraph Station – Tuesday 30 December from 10am -12pm.

Weekend activities this month include ten-pin bowling, lawn bowls and a picnic and swim at the Aquatic and Leisure Centre.

There won’t be Weekend Activities on Saturday 13 December 2025 and Saturday 3 January 2026.

MHACA will be closed on Thursday 25 and Friday 26 December 2025, and on Thursday 1 and Friday 2 January 2026.

Download or view the December 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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MHACA is seeking an experienced Housing and Homelessness Support Worker to assist people living with mental health challenges who are homeless or at risk of homelessness to access and maintain safe and secure accommodation.

The role provides practical, strengths-based support through advocacy, case management, financial planning, living skills education and referrals to other services. The successful candidate will work with participants to identify their goals, develop support plans and address psychosocial barriers to maintaining stable housing.

We are looking for someone with experience in complex case management, an understanding of tenancy management and the homelessness sector, and the ability to build effective relationships with participants and stakeholders. Experience working in a cross-cultural setting or a demonstrated understanding of cultural safety and cultural competence is essential.

Full time and ongoing – 38 hours per week.

Salary $93,201.99 – $100,286.94 (MHACA EBA/SCHADS Level 4) plus 12% super and generous salary sacrifice.

MHACA also offers six weeks annual leave, 11 days personal leave, a $400 annual Wellbeing Allowance, professional development opportunities and flexible, family-friendly workplace policies.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply, and transferable skills will be considered.

Applications close 4pm Wednesday 16 September 2026.

For the Position Description and information on how to apply, visit: www.mhaca.org.au/2026/09/03/housing-and-homelessness-support-worker-2/

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MHACA is seeking an experienced Housing and Homelessness Support Worker to assist people living with mental health challenges who are homeless or at risk of homelessness to access and maintain safe and secure accommodation.

The role provides practical, strengths-based support through advocacy, case management, financial planning, living skills education and referrals to other services. The successful candidate will work with participants to identify their goals, develop support plans and address psychosocial barriers to maintaining stable housing.

We are looking for someone with experience in complex case management, an understanding of tenancy management and the homelessness sector, and the ability to build effective relationships with participants and stakeholders. Experience working in a cross-cultural setting or a demonstrated understanding of cultural safety and cultural competence is essential.

Full time and ongoing – 38 hours per week.

Salary $93,201.99 – $100,286.94 (MHACA EBA/SCHADS Level 4) plus 12% super and generous salary sacrifice.

MHACA also offers six weeks annual leave, 11 days personal leave, a $400 annual Wellbeing Allowance, professional development opportunities and flexible, family-friendly workplace policies.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply, and transferable skills will be considered.

Applications close 4pm Wednesday 16 September 2026.

For the Position Description and information on how to apply, visit: https://www.mhaca.org.au/2026/09/03/housing-and-homelessness-support-worker-2/

#NowHiring #HousingSupport #HomelessnessSupport #CommunityServices #MentalHealth #CentralAustralia #AliceSprings #Mparntwe ##macarenachallenge

đŸ“£ The latest edition of MHACA’s Mental Health Matters is out now! Catch up on the latest news, events and updates from MHACA and our community.

đŸ‘‰ Read the September edition - mailchi.mp/ed1325cb9d68/mental-health-matters-5874925

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đŸ“£ The latest edition of MHACA’s Mental Health Matters is out now! Catch up on the latest news, events and updates from MHACA and our community. 

đŸ‘‰ Read the September edition - https://mailchi.mp/ed1325cb9d68/mental-health-matters-5874925

#MentalHealthMatters #MHACA #MentalHealth #Community #CentralAustralia #Mparntwe #AliceSprings
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