Olympic festivities at MHACA

Our Day to Day Living Program and Drop In Centre were buzzing through August with a special atmosphere celebrating personal achievement and cultural diversity, coinciding with the Olympic Games.

We kicked off the festival with a pancake breakfast on the 5th August, where the MHACA Olympic torch was lit. Thanks to Mike our Training Co-ordinator we had a fun competition with close to 50 people in the MHACA community being allocated 5 countries creating much hilarity as the medal tallies were revealed each day. Many participants researched their countries and conversations about different countries and cultures were heard around MHACA every day.

We know our Participants have lots of talent and are very creative. Australian and Olympic novelty items like flags, torches and decorations were created, and MHACA was decorated to bring the Olympic atmosphere and spirit into our service, inspiring us all to get healthy and fit.

Participants were awarded gold, silver and bronze medals at our closing celebration which was a special luncheon of multi-cultural cuisine. Over 50 people enjoyed many delicious and different dishes and some great live music provided by participants. The spirit of the Olympics was truly captured during those two weeks.

Olympic closing ceremony lunch

 

MHACA olympic torch

 

 

 

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Social media allows us to stay connected with distant family and friends or access valuable information, but it can also have a negative effect on people. It can be addictive, lead to feelings of isolation and expose us to harmful content which can contribute to anxiety and depression.

Check out MHACA's new animation which explores how spending time on social media can impact our mental health - it encourages us to spend more time offline, and engage with friends and family.

The animation is available in Arrernte, Pintubi-Luritja, Warlpiri, and Pitjantjatjara. Watch all versions at youtube.com/@mhaca0870/videos

This resource was developed by the Mental Health Association of Central Australia (MHACA) and funded by the Northern Territory Government.

If you or someone you know needs support contact:
13 Yarn 13 92 76 13yarn.org.au
Lifeline 13 11 14 lifeline.org.au
QLife Australia 1800 184 527 qlife.org.au

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IDAHOBIT - International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Intersexism, and Transphobia - community event is on Friday 16 May between 11am - 2pm at the Uniting Church lawns, Todd Mall, Alice Springs. Join us to celebrate this year’s theme “The Power of Communities” and increase connection and social inclusion for the LGBTQIA+ community in Mparntwe/Alice Springs. Everybody is welcome!

MHACA acknowledges that LGBTIQIA+ individuals are more vulnerable to experiencing mental health challenges compared to their heterosexual and cisgender peers, due to discrimination, stigma and the stress of feeling different. We support the right to safe, inclusive, accessible and culturally appropriate services. To find out more about IDAHOBIT, visit idahobit.org.au

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🌈 Go Rainbow Against Discrimination 🌈
IDAHOBIT - International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Intersexism, and Transphobia - community event is on Friday 16 May between 11am - 2pm at the Uniting Church lawns, Todd Mall, Alice Springs. Join us to celebrate this year’s theme “The Power of Communities” and increase connection and social inclusion for the LGBTQIA+ community in Mparntwe/Alice Springs. Everybody is welcome!
MHACA acknowledges that LGBTIQIA+ individuals are more vulnerable to experiencing mental health challenges compared to their heterosexual and cisgender peers, due to discrimination, stigma and the stress of feeling different. We support the right to safe, inclusive, accessible and culturally appropriate services. To find out more about IDAHOBIT, visit idahobit.org.au
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