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The Positive Influences of Music on Mental Health

β€œMusic is a universal language for everyone, it helps relax people.” Brian Clyne MHACA recently funded a music project to increase the wellbeing of our participants, acknowledging the positive and powerful influence that music has on peoples mental wellbeing. β€˜Kututu’...

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February 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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January 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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Towards A Mentally Healthier New Year

A new year provides the opportunity for a fresh approach however often New Year’s resolutions don’t work as people can set goals that are hard to achieve, and then feel bad about themselves if they don’t achieve them. Be kind to yourself in 2021. Any small steps you...

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Provide feedback with the YES Survey

Have Your Say – DoΒ the YES Survey!Β  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 isΒ voluntary and the information collected isΒ 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 β€˜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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We made some delicious smoothies at MHACA this morning! πŸ₯€πŸ“

Healthy eating can have many benefits for our physical and mental wellbeing. It can support our energy and concentration, help us manage stress, support better sleep and contribute to a positive mood. Making small, healthy food choices can make a difference!

If you’d like some ideas and practical information to support healthier eating, check out:
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We made some delicious smoothies at MHACA this morning! πŸ₯€πŸ“

Healthy eating can have many benefits for our physical and mental wellbeing. It can support our energy and concentration, help us manage stress, support better sleep and contribute to a positive mood. Making small, healthy food choices can make a difference!

If you’d like some ideas and practical information to support healthier eating, check out:
πŸ₯— https://www.eatforhealth.gov.au
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🧢 FREE workshops next week! 🎨

We’re offering a series of free craft workshops for Mental Health Week at @Alice Plaza!

Take a break from your busy week, slow down and enjoy doing something creative. You can come along on your own or bring your workmates for a lunchtime team activity!

πŸ“… Monday 12 October – Painted Purses
πŸ“… Tuesday 13 October – Leathercraft
πŸ“… Thursday 15 October – Basket Weaving

⏰ 12pm–1pm
πŸ“ Stress Less Hub, Alice Plaza

Spots are limited, so make sure you register
πŸ‘‰ collections.humanitix.com/mental-health-week-2026
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🧢 FREE workshops next week! 🎨

We’re offering a series of free craft workshops for Mental Health Week at @Alice Plaza!

Take a break from your busy week, slow down and enjoy doing something creative. You can come along on your own or bring your workmates for a lunchtime team activity!

πŸ“… Monday 12 October – Painted Purses
πŸ“… Tuesday 13 October – Leathercraft
πŸ“… Thursday 15 October – Basket Weaving

⏰ 12pm–1pm
πŸ“ Stress Less Hub, Alice Plaza

Spots are limited, so make sure you register 
πŸ‘‰ https://collections.humanitix.com/mental-health-week-2026
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