Join MHACA and Footy 4 Life for the Healthy Bodies Support Healthy Minds Community Walk for people of all abilities. With a free healthy lunch and fun games, this event will be a safe inclusive space for people to connect with others and enjoy some gentle exercise. If you would like to play footy beforehand […]
You’re invited to take part in a community conversation in your local area about Australia’s mental health and suicide prevention system. Join the National Mental Health Commission and the Mental Health Association of Central Australia for a shared lunch and chat: 12:00pm – 1:30pm, Thursday 11 August at MHACA, 14 Lindsay Avenue, East Side. Mental […]
World Suicide Prevention Day Creating Hope Through Action, our Mparntwe World Suicide Prevention Day event, will be held 11am-1pm Friday 9 September on the Council Chamber Lawns. The event will include a Welcome to Country and Smoking Ceremony with Aunty Sabella Kngwaraye Turner, speakers, music by Kirra Voller and Billy Black, craft activities, a photo […]
MHACA will be delivering ASIST, an accredited 2 day suicide prevention training, in Mparntwe (Alice Springs) on 11+12 October. Download the poster and registration form. COST: $280 Concession, $380 Full Places are limited so if you are interested in attending please return the registration form at your earliest convenience. Registrations close Monday 3 October. In […]
For Mental Health Week MHACA participants are invited to join Purple House to learn how bush balms are traditionally made. This activity is free but RSVP's are essential. Let a Drop-in staff member know if you would like to come or call MHACA on 89504600.
Join MHACA and MIFANT for a morning tea at Yaye's Cafe with a Welcome to Country, music by XAVIA, guest speakers, information to support your wellbeing and refreshments. A free Mental Health Week event for community members.
Join Purple House to learn how bush balms are traditionally made. This traditional knowledge inspires the creation of a range of Bush Balm® products made from wild harvested medicinal plants expertly collected on Aboriginal Lands in Central Australia. The Bush Balms® were first produced by and for the growing number of Indigenous dialysis patients and […]
Stress Less in the Park is a feature of Mental Health Week in Alice Springs and provides a focus on mental health and wellbeing. With speakers, local service stalls, music by Bambadino, Katanga Junior and Stuart Nuggett, kids’ activities, a demonstration by the Arrernte Community Boxing Academy, food and drinks. A free whole of community […]
MHACA will be delivering ASIST, an accredited 2 day suicide prevention training, in Tennant Creek on 18+19 October. Download the poster and registration form. COST: $280 Concession, $380 Full Places are limited so if you are interested in attending please return the registration form at your earliest convenience. Registrations close Monday 10 October. In the […]
You are invited to the Mental Health Association of Central Australia's Annual General Meeting. 5pm-6.30pm Tuesday 13 December @ MHACA, 14 Lindsay Ave, East Side Please RSVP by 7 December by calling 8950 4600 or emailing info@mhaca.org.au All interested members of the community are invited to attend.
The Women's Museum of Australia is hosting the Equal Futures International Women’s Day Fair 5-8pm Saturday 4 March 2022. With performances by Casii Williams, Shilo, Ruby Hill and Singchronicity plus markets stalls, speakers and food and drinks. This is a family friendly event, with a live broadcast from 8CCC and a free healthy BBQ between […]
This two-day course teaches adults how to provide initial support to adults who are developing a mental illness or experiencing a mental health crisis.
The Central Australian Suicide Prevention Forum will be held on Wednesday 10 and Thursday 11 May 2023 at the Desert Knowledge Precinct, Alice Springs. The forum has a focus on keeping the conversation happening in our community about preventing suicide and showcasing successful suicide prevention and postvention initiatives. Here’s a short video from last year’s […]
Join MHACA on the Uniting Church Lawns in the Todd Mall for Men's Mental Health Day, as part of Men's Health Week national activities. With speakers, fun activities, information stalls, a Men's Wellbeing Hamper lucky draw, and a free healthy BBQ. This is a free community event, all are welcome. When: 11.30am-1pm Friday 16 June […]
MHACA is turning 30! Come celebrate with us and share a healthy lunch and cake at 12pm on Monday 9 October. This is a free Mental Health Week event. Please RSVP here:Â https://shorturl.at/koEZ8
Join Tjanpi Desert Weavers from 11:30am – 12:30pm Wednesday 11 October to learn how to make a basket with natural fibres. A healthy lunch will be provided. This event is free but places are limited so RSVP's are essential: https://shorturl.at/tOQX2 About Tjanpi Desert Weaver They are a social enterprise of the Ngaanyatjarra Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara (NPY) […]
Heads Up is a Youth Wellbeing Event targeted at people aged 12 – 25 years. The event will take place on Monday 13 November 2023 10am – 2pm at the Alice Springs Convention Centre. ‘Heads Up’ promises a day filled with insightful workshops, interactive information stalls and valuable networking opportunities. Our carefully curated sessions will […]