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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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January Group Activities Calendar

January Group Activities Calendar

Highlights in January include: 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...

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MHACA is seeking an experienced Housing and Homelessness Support Worker to assist people living with mental health challenges who are homeless or at risk of homelessness to access and maintain safe and secure accommodation.

The role provides practical, strengths-based support through advocacy, case management, financial planning, living skills education and referrals to other services. The successful candidate will work with participants to identify their goals, develop support plans and address psychosocial barriers to maintaining stable housing.

We are looking for someone with experience in complex case management, an understanding of tenancy management and the homelessness sector, and the ability to build effective relationships with participants and stakeholders. Experience working in a cross-cultural setting or a demonstrated understanding of cultural safety and cultural competence is essential.

Full time and ongoing – 38 hours per week.

Salary $93,201.99 – $100,286.94 (MHACA EBA/SCHADS Level 4) plus 12% super and generous salary sacrifice.

MHACA also offers six weeks annual leave, 11 days personal leave, a $400 annual Wellbeing Allowance, professional development opportunities and flexible, family-friendly workplace policies.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply, and transferable skills will be considered.

Applications close 4pm Wednesday 16 September 2026.

For the Position Description and information on how to apply, visit: www.mhaca.org.au/2026/09/03/housing-and-homelessness-support-worker-2/

#NowHiring #HousingSupport #HomelessnessSupport #CommunityServices #mentalhealth #centralaustralia #alicesprings #mparntwe ##macarenachallenge
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MHACA is seeking an experienced Housing and Homelessness Support Worker to assist people living with mental health challenges who are homeless or at risk of homelessness to access and maintain safe and secure accommodation.
The role provides practical, strengths-based support through advocacy, case management, financial planning, living skills education and referrals to other services. The successful candidate will work with participants to identify their goals, develop support plans and address psychosocial barriers to maintaining stable housing.
We are looking for someone with experience in complex case management, an understanding of tenancy management and the homelessness sector, and the ability to build effective relationships with participants and stakeholders. Experience working in a cross-cultural setting or a demonstrated understanding of cultural safety and cultural competence is essential.
Full time and ongoing – 38 hours per week.
Salary $93,201.99 – $100,286.94 (MHACA EBA/SCHADS Level 4) plus 12% super and generous salary sacrifice.
MHACA also offers six weeks annual leave, 11 days personal leave, a $400 annual Wellbeing Allowance, professional development opportunities and flexible, family-friendly workplace policies.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply, and transferable skills will be considered.
Applications close 4pm Wednesday 16 September 2026.
For the Position Description and information on how to apply, visit: https://www.mhaca.org.au/2026/09/03/housing-and-homelessness-support-worker-2/
#NowHiring #HousingSupport #HomelessnessSupport #CommunityServices #MentalHealth #CentralAustralia #AliceSprings #Mparntwe ##macarenachallenge

📣 The latest edition of MHACA’s Mental Health Matters is out now! Catch up on the latest news, events and updates from MHACA and our community.

👉 Read the September edition - mailchi.mp/ed1325cb9d68/mental-health-matters-5874925

#MentalHealthMatters #MHACA #MentalHealth #Community #CentralAustralia #Mparntwe #AliceSprings
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📣 The latest edition of MHACA’s Mental Health Matters is out now! Catch up on the latest news, events and updates from MHACA and our community. 
👉 Read the September edition - https://mailchi.mp/ed1325cb9d68/mental-health-matters-5874925
#MentalHealthMatters #MHACA #MentalHealth #Community #CentralAustralia #Mparntwe #AliceSprings
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