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Mental Health Week | Stress Less in the Plaza

Mental Health Week | Stress Less in the Plaza

Stress Less in the Plaza – Mental Health Week 2026 Join us for Stress Less in the Plaza, a free community event celebrating Mental Health Week 2026. Stress Less in the Plaza brings the community together to connect, have fun and learn more about mental health and...

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Housing and Homelessness Support Worker

Housing and Homelessness Support Worker

Are you an experienced support worker looking to contribute to the wellbeing of our local community? Join our leading Northern Territory community-managed organisation offering psychosocial support services, NDIS services, suicide prevention training and health...

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September Group Activities Calendar

September Group Activities Calendar

Highlights in September Women's Health Week Afternoon Tea Tuesday 8 September | 1:30pm-2:30pm Community Nurses Wednesday 9 September | 11:00am-12:00pm Central Australian Aboriginal Congress (CAAC) Diabetes Info Session Monday 14 September | 12:00pm-2:00pm Centrelink...

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World Suicide Prevention Day 2026

World Suicide Prevention Day 2026

World Suicide Prevention Day Walk & Breakfast Thursday 10 September 2026 Meet on the banks of Todd River at 7am Corner Leichardt Tce & Parsons Street, Mparntwe/Alice Springs 7.00 Free hot cuppa from coffee van 7.30 Remembrance Walk 8.00 Welcome to Country |...

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I-ASIST SUICIDE PREVENTION TRAINING

I-ASIST SUICIDE PREVENTION TRAINING

Thursday 6 & Friday 7 August 2026 8:15 am – 4:30 pm Witchetty's Room, Araluen Arts Centre (near Yaye's Café), 61 Larapinta Drive, Alice Springs Register now Learn how to recognise when someone may be at risk of suicide and how to work alongside them to develop a...

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Central Australia Suicide Prevention Forum 2026

Central Australia Suicide Prevention Forum 2026

Registrations are now open for the Central Australian Suicide Prevention Forum 2026. 📍 DoubleTree by Hilton Alice Springs, 82 Barrett Drive 📅 Day 1 – Wednesday 10 June 2026 (8:30am–4:00pm) 📅 Day 2 – Thursday 11 June 2026 (8:30am–4:00pm) While the full program is still...

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May Group Activities Calendar

May Group Activities Calendar

Highlights in May at MHACA Heart Week at MHACAThursday 7 May | 10:30am – 12:30pmInformation on how to keep your heart healthy, followed by a chair yoga session. Peer Reference GroupMonday 18 May | 11:30am – 12:30pm Drive and VibeEvery Thursday | 1:00pm – 3:00pmCome...

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April Group Activities Officer

April Group Activities Officer

Highlights in April include: Audit Celebration Shared Lunch – Wednesday 1 April, 12:00pm – 1:00pmLet’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...

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March Group Activities Calendar

March Group Activities Calendar

Highlights in March include: Centrelink at MHACA – Thursday 19 MarchAn opportunity to have a free and confidential chat with a Centrelink representative about any concerns you may have, from 9:00am–11:00am. Peer Reference Group – Monday 23 March11:30am–12:30pm....

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February Group Activities Calendar

February Group Activities Calendar

Highlights in February include: Imparja Cup – Saturday 21 FebruaryMHACA games will be held from 11:00am–1:00pm and 4:30pm–6:30pm. Healthy Eating Week at MHACA Tuesday 24 February - Make Your Own Smoothie from 10am–11am Wednesday 25 February - Games and Healthy Snacks...

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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.

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

#RUOKDay #RUOKAnyDay #MentalHealth #MentalHealthMatters #Connection #Community
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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
#RUOKDay #RUOKAnyDay #MentalHealth #MentalHealthMatters #Connection #CommunityImage attachment
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