May Group Activities Calendar

Highlights in May at MHACA

  • Heart Week at MHACA
    Thursday 7 May | 10:30am – 12:30pm
    Information on how to keep your heart healthy, followed by a chair yoga session.
  • Peer Reference Group
    Monday 18 May | 11:30am – 12:30pm
  • Drive and Vibe
    Every Thursday | 1:00pm – 3:00pm
    Come along for a drive and some music. The destination is decided each week.
  • Trivia
    Monday 25 May | 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.
  • Banff Mountain Film Festival
    Thursday 14 May | 6:00pm – 10:30pm
  • Soccer at Ross Park
    Monday 11 May | 1:00pm – 3:00pm
  • Footy 4 Life
    Every Wednesday | 10:00am – 12:00pm

Weekend Activities
Ten Pin Bowling, a visit to Stanley Chasm, a barbecue at the Telegraph Station, and a day at the Driving Range.

Please note
MHACA will be closed on Monday 4 May for the public holiday.
There will be no weekend activity on Saturday 16 May.

Download or view the May 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 is with Multicultural Community Services of Central Australia.
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Mental Health Association Central Australia

Thank you to our friends at Multicultural Community Services Central Australia (MCSCA) for a fantastic Women’s Health Week Health and Wellbeing Event!

MHACA shared mental health and wellbeing information and resources and had some great conversations about looking after our mental health. We also had a great time participating in the workshops, enjoying the nutritious and delicious food, and taking some time to relax and connect over the weekend.

For more information on how MCSCA supports the multicultural Central Australian community, visit mcsca.org.au

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Thank you to our friends at Multicultural Community Services Central Australia (MCSCA) for a fantastic Women’s Health Week Health and Wellbeing Event! MHACA shared mental health and wellbeing information and resources and had some great conversations about looking after our mental health. We also had a great time participating in the workshops, enjoying the nutritious and delicious food, and taking some time to relax and connect over the weekend. For more information on how MCSCA supports the multicultural Central Australian community, visit http://mcsca.org.au #WomensHealthWeek #WomensHealth #HealthAndWellbeing #MentalHealth #CommunityConnection #AliceSprings #Mparntwe #MHACA
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Mental Health Association Central Australia
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Mental Health Association Central Australia

MHACA is seeking a Mental Health Recovery Worker (male identified)

Do you have a passion for supporting people in our community?

Mental Health Recovery Workers provide non-clinical supports to people living with mental health challenges and psychosocial disability. Recovery Workers assist participants in setting goals and actions as part of a Stay Strong Recovery Plan. The goals are individual to the person but may include things like developing or rediscovering social and living skills, access to training and employment opportunities and participation within the community through engagement in activities. The supports can provided at MHACA, at the participants home or in the community. This position will be supporting male participants, including Aboriginal men, and as such is male identified to provide culturally responsive supports.

We are looking for someone who has case management or support work experience 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/2026/09/18/mental-health-recovery-worker-male-identified-2/

SALARY LEVEL: $93,201.99 – $100,286.94 (MHACA EBA/SCHADS Level 4) + 12% super
POSITION HOURS: 38 hours a week. Full-time and ongoing.

Applications close 9am Monday 5 October 2026, but MHACA reserves the right to interview as suitable candidates apply, so get your application in early. ... See MoreSee Less

MHACA is seeking a Mental Health Recovery Worker (male identified) Do you have a passion for supporting people in our community? Mental Health Recovery Workers provide non-clinical supports to people living with mental health challenges and psychosocial disability. Recovery Workers assist participants in setting goals and actions as part of a Stay Strong Recovery Plan. The goals are individual to the person but may include things like developing or rediscovering social and living skills, access to training and employment opportunities and participation within the community through engagement in activities. The supports can provided at MHACA, at the participants home or in the community. This position will be supporting male participants, including Aboriginal men, and as such is male identified to provide culturally responsive supports. We are looking for someone who has case management or support work experience 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/2026/09/18/mental-health-recovery-worker-male-identified-2/ SALARY LEVEL: $93,201.99 – $100,286.94 (MHACA EBA/SCHADS Level 4) + 12% super POSITION HOURS: 38 hours a week. Full-time and ongoing. Applications close 9am Monday 5 October 2026, but MHACA reserves the right to interview as suitable candidates apply, so get your application in early.
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