Central Australia Suicide Prevention Forum 2026

Registrations are now open for the Central Australian Suicide Prevention Forum 2026.

πŸ“ DoubleTree by Hilton Alice Springs, 82 Barrett Drive
πŸ“… Day 1 – Wednesday 10 June 2026 (8:30am–4:00pm)
πŸ“… Day 2 – Thursday 11 June 2026 (8:30am–4:00pm)

While the full program is still being finalised, here is a preview of what’s planned:

Day 1:

  • Guest speakers
  • Lived experience presentations
  • Aftercare supports
  • Safety planning group activity
  • Learnings from suicide prevention training

Day 2:

  • Interactive workshops
  • Self-care activities
  • Networking opportunities

Register at https://events.humanitix.com/central-australia-suicide-prevention-forum-2026

The forum is free to attend, but places are limited. We encourage you to register for both days to get the most out of the program, although single-day attendance is welcome.

Attendees from previous forums have found the experience highly valuableβ€”offering meaningful connections and practical skills to support people in their communities. We encourage you to take part this year. You can watch a short 1-minute video from last year’s forum at
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6jUtJDrzoqI

The forum is hosted by the Mental Health Association of Central Australia (MHACA) in partnership with Central Australian Aboriginal Congress, with support from the Northern Territory Government and DoubleTree by Hilton Alice Springs.

If you have any questions, please email healthpromotion@mhaca.org.au or call (08) 8950 4600.

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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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