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.

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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Mental Health Association Central Australia
12 hours ago
Mental Health Association Central Australia

Do you have a passion for communication and have strong marketing skills?

MHACA is seeking a Marketing Officer responsible for delivering MHACA’s public communications and marketing strategies. A key focus for the role is to create and deliver content for MHACA’s marketing channels including social media, website, and E-newsletter. The Marketing Officer will review and edit MHACA’s public documents and develop mental health and wellbeing resources. The Marketing Officer is a member of MHACA’s Health Promotion Team and will assist with planning and facilitation of professional network meetings and community engagement events.

We are looking for someone who has excellent communication, editing, design and content creation skills who can work with flexibly in a dynamic organisation. An ability to easily develop rapport with people from a range of backgrounds is essential.

See the full position description and how to apply at www.mhaca.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/09.04.2026_Position-Description_Marketing-Officer.pdf

SALARY LEVEL: $101,783.76 – 106,393.97 (MHACA EBA/SCHADS Level 5) + 12% super
POSITION HOURS: 38 hours a week. Full-time and ongoing. Contract until 30 June 2027 (with possibility to extend dependant on funding confirmation).

Applications close 4pm Wednesday 22 April 2026, but MHACA reserves the right to interview as suitable candidates apply, so get your application in early. ... See MoreSee Less

Do you have a passion for communication and have strong marketing skills? MHACA is seeking a Marketing Officer responsible for delivering MHACA’s public communications and marketing strategies. A key focus for the role is to create and deliver content for MHACA’s marketing channels including social media, website, and E-newsletter. The Marketing Officer will review and edit MHACA’s public documents and develop mental health and wellbeing resources. The Marketing Officer is a member of MHACA’s Health Promotion Team and will assist with planning and facilitation of professional network meetings and community engagement events. We are looking for someone who has excellent communication, editing, design and content creation skills who can work with flexibly in a dynamic organisation. An ability to easily develop rapport with people from a range of backgrounds is essential. See the full position description and how to apply at https://www.mhaca.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/09.04.2026_Position-Description_Marketing-Officer.pdf SALARY LEVEL: $101,783.76 – 106,393.97 (MHACA EBA/SCHADS Level 5) + 12% super POSITION HOURS: 38 hours a week. Full-time and ongoing. Contract until 30 June 2027 (with possibility to extend dependant on funding confirmation). Applications close 4pm Wednesday 22 April 2026, but MHACA reserves the right to interview as suitable candidates apply, so get your application in early.
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Mental Health Association Central Australia
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Mental Health Association Central Australia

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
www.eventbrite.com.au/e/whats-love-got-to-do-with-it-movie-for-sexual-assault-awareness-month-tic...

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.

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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.
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