January Group Activities Calendar

Highlights in January include:

  • Hep-C Testing at MHACA – Thursday 15 January between 12pm and 3pm.
  • Trivia at MHACA – Tuesday 20 January from 12:30pm – 1:30pm.
  • Peer Reference Group – Monday 19 January from 11:30am -12:30pm.
  • Women’s Day Out – Tuesday 27 January from 10am -12pm.

Weekend activities this month include ten-pin bowling, a cinema outing, a picnic and swim at the Aquatic and Leisure Centre and a morning playing squash.

There won’t be Weekend Activities on Saturday 3 January 2026.

MHACA will be closed on Thursday 1, Friday 2 January 2026 and Monday 26 January.

Download or view the January Group Activities Calendar 2026.

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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