• Finke Street Party & Night Markets | Thursday 4 June | 5:00pm – 9:00pm
• Peer Reference Group | Monday 15 June | 11:30am – 12:30pm
• Heart Health Information Session at MHACA | Wednesday 17 June | 10:30am – 12:30pm
  Information on how to keep your heart healthy.
• Mini Golf | Mondays 15, 22 and 29 June | 1:30pm – 2:30pm

Weekend Activities include Ten Pin Bowling, Beanie Festival and a Movie at the Cinema.

Please Note
MHACA will be closed on Monday 8 June for the public holiday.
There will be no weekend activity on Saturday 6 June.

Download or view the June 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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• 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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• Audit Celebration Shared Lunch – Wednesday 1 April, 12:00pm – 1:00pm
  Let’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 Reference Group – Monday 13 April, 11:30am – 12:30pm
• Gambling Education Session (CatholicCare) – Monday 20 April, 10:00am – 12:00pm
  An educational session to build understanding of the risks and harms associated with gambling.
• Trivia – Monday 20 April, 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 who may have similar experiences.
• Participant Wellbeing Day – Wednesday 22 April, 10:30am – 1:00pm
  Enjoy free haircuts, relaxing massages, nail treatments, and a healthy lunch—take some time to treat yourself!
• Centrelink at MHACA – Thursday 23 April, 9:00am – 11:00am
  An opportunity to have a free and confidential chat with a Centrelink representative about any concerns you may have.
• Cricket at Ross Park – Monday 27 April, 1:00pm – 3:00pm
• Footy 4 Life – Wednesday 29 April, 10:00am – 12:00pm
  New 2026 season starting! Get some gentle exercise at Footy 4 Life, facilitated by AFL NT. This session is suitable for people of all abilities.

Weekend Activities:
Driving Range Session at the Golf Club and Parrtjima Festival of Light.

Please note:
MHACA will be closed on Friday 3 and Monday 6 April due to Easter public holidays.
There will be no weekend activities on Saturday 4 and Saturday 25 April.

Download or view the April 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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• Centrelink at MHACA – Thursday 19 March
  An 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 March
  11:30am–12:30pm.
• fabALICE Night Market – Thursday 26 March
  5:00pm–9:00pm.
• Women’s Group – Tuesday 24 March
  10:00am–12:00pm.
  Join this women-only group, which creates a safe space to share your story and connect with other women who may be going through similar experiences.
• Women’s Day Out – Tuesday 31 March
  10:00am–12:00pm.
  A women-only outing and a great opportunity to meet others and enjoy good conversation.

Weekend activities include International Women’s Day – Equal Futures Fair, ten-pin bowling, and a picnic and swim at the Aquatic and Leisure Centre.

Please note: there is no weekend activity on Saturday 28 March.

Download or view the March 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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• Hep-C Testing at MHACA – Thursday 15 January between 12pm and 3pm.
• Trivia at MHACA – Tuesday 20 January from 12:30pm – 1:30pm.
• Peer Reference Group – Monday 19 January from 11:30am -12:30pm.
• Women’s Day Out – Tuesday 27 January from 10am -12pm.

Weekend activities this month include ten-pin bowling, a cinema outing, a picnic and swim at the Aquatic and Leisure Centre and a morning playing squash.

There won’t be Weekend Activities on Saturday 3 January 2026.

MHACA will be closed on Thursday 1, Friday 2 January 2026 and Monday 26 January.

Download or view the January 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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• Christmas Decorating at MHACA – Monday 1 December at 10am.
• DAS Disco at DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel – Wednesday 3 December from 6:30pm – 9:30pm.
• Participant Planning Session – Monday 8 December from 12pm – 1pm.
• Christmas Night Market – Friday 12 December from 5pm – 9pm.
• Christmas Lunch at MHACA – Wednesday 17 December from 11:30pm – 1:30pm.
• Peer Reference Group – Monday 29 December from 11:30am -12:30pm.
• Women’s Day Out at Telegraph Station – Tuesday 30 December from 10am -12pm.

Weekend activities this month include ten-pin bowling, lawn bowls and a picnic and swim at the Aquatic and Leisure Centre.

There won’t be Weekend Activities on Saturday 13 December 2025 and Saturday 3 January 2026.

MHACA will be closed on Thursday 25 and Friday 26 December 2025, and on Thursday 1 and Friday 2 January 2026.

Download or view the December Group Activities Calendar 2025.

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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• Haircuts at CDU – Monday 10 November at 9am.
• Hep C Testing at MHACA – Thursday 13 November from 12pm – 1pm.
• Peer Reference Group – Monday 24 November from 11:30am -12:30pm.

Weekend activities this month include ten-pin bowling, a picnic and swim at the Aquatic and Leisure Centre, a cinema outing, lawn bowls and a visit to the Golf Driving Range.

Download or view the November Group Activities Calendar 2025.

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 Week:

  • Plant Dyeing Workshop – Monday 13 October from 1pm to 3pm.

  • Stress Less in the Plaza Community Event – Friday 17 October from 10am-1pm.

• Peer Reference Group – Monday 27 October from 11:30am -12:30pm.

• Mindfulness Water Movement – Every Wednesday from 10am-11am at the Alice Springs Aquatic and Leisure Centre.

Weekend activities this month include ten-pin bowling, a BBQ at Telegraph Station, a cinema outing, and a visit to Stanley Chasm.

MHACA will be closed on Wednesday 22 October for an all-staff planning day.

Download or view the October Group Activities Calendar 2025.

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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• Women’s Health Week Afternoon Tea – Monday, 1 September, from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm

• MHACA Camp at Ross River Resort – Wednesday, 3 September to Friday, 5 September

• Alice Springs Paralympic Games – Thursday, 4 September, from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm

Weekend activities this month include ten-pin bowling, a BBQ at Telegraph Station, a cinema outing, and a visit to Stanley Chasm.

Download or view the September Group Activities Calendar 2025.

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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Weekend activities include the Alice Springs Show, Cinema, Ten Pin Bowling and a visit to Stanley Chasm.

MHACA’s Drop-in Centre will be closed on Friday 4 July for Public Holiday. 

Download or view the July Group Activities Calendar 2025.

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
• laundry and bathroom facilities.

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