Stress Less in the Park – a fun morning out in Mental Health Week 2016

‘Stress Less in the Park’ was a fabulous morning celebrating Mental Health Week on the Alice Springs Hospital Lawns on Friday 14 October. The atmosphere was fantastic – everyone was smiling and soaking up the sunshine and the CAAMA live broadcast. The feedback from the public was really positive, and there was the best attendance from schools and community in the three years that ‘Stress Less in the Park’ has been running. There was a great sense of community and camaraderie, with everyone happily engaging with the many service providers who had stalls and entertainment. Alice Springs Mayor Damien Ryan was one of the many who enjoyed the festive buzz. Be sure to join us next year at ‘Stress Less in the Park’ for FUN, FUN and more FUN!

 

Setting up for a big morning

Setting up for a big morning

 

Pam Acres (MH CAHS) photo-bombs the MHACA stall

Pam Acres (MH CAHS) photo-bombs the MHACA stall

MHACA stall ready for action

MHACA stall ready for action

Dr Curly and Dr Disco administering clown medicine

Dr Curly and Dr Disco administering clown medicine

The crowd enjoying a fun morning out

The crowd enjoying a fun morning out

Clown Dr Curly spreading happy medicine

Dr Curly spreading happy medicine

Clown Dr Curly, Neily O'Connell (headspace) and Clown Dr Curly

Dr Curly, Neily O’Connell (headspace) and Dr Disco

Clown Dr Curly and MHACA CEO Sabine Wedemeyer

Dr Curly and MHACA CEO Sabine Wedemeyer

CatholicCare NT stall

CatholicCare NT stall

MHACA's Billie-Jo Wesley advertising free hugs

MHACA’s Billie-Jo Wesley advertising free hugs

Billie-Jo Wesley giving a free hug

Billie-Jo Wesley giving a free hug

Billie-Jo Wesley befriending the Mayor Damien Ryan

Billie-Jo Wesley befriending Mayor Damien Ryan

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We got so much inspiration from the students at St Philip's College, Alice Springs at their recent Wellbeing Event. Check out some of the reflections they shared about the things that lift their mood, help them feel connected and support their wellbeing.

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Any day is a good day to ask, “What lifts your mood?” 💛

We got so much inspiration from the students at St Philips College, Alice Springs at their recent Wellbeing Event. Check out some of the reflections they shared about the things that lift their mood, help them feel connected and support their wellbeing.

It’s great to see a school community making mental health and wellbeing a priority!

#MentalHealth #Wellbeing #WhatLiftsYourMood #YouthWellbeing #CommunityConnection #AliceSprings #Mparntwe #MHACA

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MHACA attended the NT Suicide Prevention Forum in Darwin, connecting with people from across the Territory and hearing about the important work happening in suicide prevention and awareness.

We also connected with the Darwin Aftercare Service team and we’re looking forward to continuing this connection, sharing learnings and strengthening our Aftercare practice in supporting people in our communities.

Thanks to Wesley Mission for inviting us and Sabrina’s Reach4Life for hosting such a great event!
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💛 Changing the Conversation Together

MHACA attended the NT Suicide Prevention Forum in Darwin, connecting with people from across the Territory and hearing about the important work happening in suicide prevention and awareness.

We also connected with the Darwin Aftercare Service team and we’re looking forward to continuing this connection, sharing learnings and strengthening our Aftercare practice in supporting people in our communities.

Thanks to Wesley Mission for inviting us and Sabrina’s Reach4Life for hosting such a great event!
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