April Group Activities Officer

Highlights in April include:

  • Audit Celebration Shared Lunch – Wednesday 1 April, 12:00pm – 1:00pm
    Let’s come together to celebrate MHACA’s successful audit with a shared lunch for staff and participants.
  • Easter Egg Hunt – Thursday 2 April, 12:30pm – 1:00pm
  • Peer Reference Group – Monday 13 April, 11:30am – 12:30pm
  • Gambling Education Session (CatholicCare) – Monday 20 April, 10:00am – 12:00pm
    An educational session to build understanding of the risks and harms associated with gambling.
  • Trivia – Monday 20 April, 1:00pm – 2:00pm
  • Women’s Group – Every Tuesday, 10:00am – 12:00pm
    A women-only group providing a safe and supportive space to share your story and connect with others who may have similar experiences.
  • Participant Wellbeing Day – Wednesday 22 April, 10:30am – 1:00pm
    Enjoy free haircuts, relaxing massages, nail treatments, and a healthy lunch—take some time to treat yourself!
  • Centrelink at MHACA – Thursday 23 April, 9:00am – 11:00am
    An opportunity to have a free and confidential chat with a Centrelink representative about any concerns you may have.
  • Cricket at Ross Park – Monday 27 April, 1:00pm – 3:00pm
  • Footy 4 Life – Wednesday 29 April, 10:00am – 12:00pm
    New 2026 season starting! Get some gentle exercise at Footy 4 Life, facilitated by AFL NT. This session is suitable for people of all abilities.

Weekend Activities:
Driving Range Session at the Golf Club and Parrtjima Festival of Light.

Please note:
MHACA will be closed on Friday 3 and Monday 6 April due to Easter public holidays.
There will be no weekend activities on Saturday 4 and Saturday 25 April.

Download or view the April 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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Thank you to everyone in our community who joined us for the World Suicide Prevention Day 2026 Walk & Breakfast yesterday.

We appreciated your warmth and heartfelt conversations as we gathered to remember those we have lost.

Together, we can create a safer community where people feel supported to reach out when they are in crisis.

If you need help this weekend, reach out to someone you trust or connect with one of these 24-hour support services:

Lifeline: 13 11 14 | www.lifeline.org.au
Lifeline text service: 0477 13 11 14
13YARN: 13 92 76 | www.13yarn.org.au
NT Mental Health Line: 1800 682 288

If you or someone else is in immediate danger, call 000.
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Thank you to everyone in our community who joined us for the World Suicide Prevention Day 2026 Walk & Breakfast yesterday.

We appreciated your warmth and heartfelt conversations as we gathered to remember those we have lost.

Together, we can create a safer community where people feel supported to reach out when they are in crisis.

If you need help this weekend, reach out to someone you trust or connect with one of these 24-hour support services:

Lifeline: 13 11 14 | www.lifeline.org.au
Lifeline text service: 0477 13 11 14
13YARN: 13 92 76 | www.13yarn.org.au
NT Mental Health Line: 1800 682 288

If you or someone else is in immediate danger, call 000.

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A CONVERSATION CAN CHANGE A LIFE

Today is #RUOKDay, a reminder that you can ask “R U OK?” any day of the year.

Starting a conversation and taking the time to listen can make a real difference. But what happens if someone tells you they’re not OK?

R U OK?  has practical tips to help you know what to say and how to support someone you care about.

Find out more: ruok.org.au/how-to-ask

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