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Provide feedback with the YES Survey

Have Your Say – Do the YES Survey!  Open December 1 – 18 The YES Survey is for MHACA participants to provide feedback that helps to improve services. It’s all about Your Experience of Service. The YES survey is voluntary and the information collected is anonymous....

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December Group Activities Calendar

The MHACA Group Activities program is a community based program which aims to improve the quality of life for individuals with mental illness by offering structured and socially based activities. Group activities also provide an opportunity for participants to develop...

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MHACA Annual Report 2019-2020

MHACA is proud to share our 2019-2020 Annual Report which was presented to members at the November AGM. See the report and understand more about the work of MHACA here

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November Group Activities Calendar

The MHACA Group Activities program is a community based program which aims to improve the quality of life for individuals with mental illness by offering structured and socially based activities. Group activities also provide an opportunity for participants to develop...

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Building Healthy Communities

Mental Health Week is a national event each year in October that aims to shine a spotlight on mental health in our communities. Mental Health Week provides an opportunity to increase mental health literacy, inform community members of the support services available...

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World Suicide Prevention Day 2020

More than 120 people attended ‘Working Together to Keep Each Other Safe’, the World Suicide Prevention Day event in Alice Springs on September 10. MHACA, in partnership with Central Australian Aboriginal Congress, National indigenous Australians Agency (NIAA), Drug...

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October Group Activities Calendar

The MHACA Group Activities program is a community based program which aims to improve the quality of life for individuals with mental illness by offering structured and socially based activities. Group activities also provide an opportunity for participants to develop...

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Working Together to Keep Each Other Safe

Central Australian community members are encouraged to continue ‘Working Together to Keep Each Other Safe’ as part of World Suicide Prevention Day, Thursday 10th September 2020. The Mental Health Association of Central Australia (MHACA), in partnership with Central...

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September Group Activities Calendar

The MHACA Group Activities program is a community based program which aims to improve the quality of life for individuals with mental illness by offering structured and socially based activities. Group activities also provide an opportunity for participants to develop...

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August Group Activities Calendar

The MHACA Group Activities program is a community based program which aims to improve the quality of life for individuals with mental illness by offering structured and socially based activities. Group activities also provide an opportunity for participants to develop...

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DAS Disability Advocacy Service Central Australia (DAS) is holding its next Peer Action Group on Thursday 27 August.

The group is for people with intellectual disability and offers a welcoming space to connect, have fun and get to know others.

📅 Thursday 27 August
⏰ 11:00am–12:00pm — with the option to stay longer
📍 Yaye's Cafe, 61 Larapinta Drive

DAS will be shouting the coffee, with board games and cards on hand for some friendly competition. There’ll also be plenty of time to sit, have a yarn and connect with others.

Whether you’re new to the group or have attended before, everyone is welcome.

For more information or support getting there, get in touch with DAS.

Free to attend. To reserve your place:
📞 08 8953 1422
📧 peersupport@das.org.au

#PeerActionGroup #DisabilityAdvocacy #IntellectualDisability #DisabilityInclusion #PeerConnection #CommunityConnection #AliceSprings #Mparntwe #NorthernTerritory #DAS
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DAS Disability Advocacy Service Central Australia (DAS) is holding its next Peer Action Group on Thursday 27 August.

The group is for people with intellectual disability and offers a welcoming space to connect, have fun and get to know others.

📅 Thursday 27 August
⏰ 11:00am–12:00pm — with the option to stay longer
📍 Yayes Cafe, 61 Larapinta Drive

DAS will be shouting the coffee, with board games and cards on hand for some friendly competition. There’ll also be plenty of time to sit, have a yarn and connect with others.

Whether you’re new to the group or have attended before, everyone is welcome.

For more information or support getting there, get in touch with DAS.

Free to attend. To reserve your place:
📞 08 8953 1422
📧 peersupport@das.org.au

#PeerActionGroup #DisabilityAdvocacy #IntellectualDisability #DisabilityInclusion #PeerConnection #CommunityConnection #AliceSprings #Mparntwe #NorthernTerritory #DAS

Recently, our participants enjoyed a day out at Stuart’s Well, getting up close with some of the Territory’s famous emus and camels. 🐪☀️

Days like these are about much more than the activity itself. They’re opportunities to build friendships, grow confidence, develop everyday skills and feel more connected to the community.

And with blue skies, plenty of smiles and some curious local characters, it was a great day all round!

#CommunityConnection #SocialConnection #BuildingConfidence #Inclusion #NorthernTerritory #CentralAustralia
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Recently, our participants enjoyed a day out at Stuart’s Well, getting up close with some of the Territory’s famous emus and camels. 🐪☀️

Days like these are about much more than the activity itself. They’re opportunities to build friendships, grow confidence, develop everyday skills and feel more connected to the community.

And with blue skies, plenty of smiles and some curious local characters, it was a great day all round!

#CommunityConnection #SocialConnection #BuildingConfidence #Inclusion #NorthernTerritory #CentralAustraliaImage attachmentImage attachment+4Image attachment
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