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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 – 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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🎪 CENTRAL AUSTRALIA YOUTH CONFERENCE IS BACK!

This Friday, connect with 300+ young people from across Central Australia at Araluen Arts Centre for an exciting, youth-led morning of inspiration, career opportunities and entertainment!

📍 Araluen Arts Centre, Alice Springs
🗓️ Friday 4 September 2026
⏰ 9:30am – 1:00pm

What's happening?

🎤 The Voice 2026 participant and First Nations rising star rapper YUNG MILLA live
🎶 Local youth performances
🗣️ Youth Voice
💼 Careers Expo
🎯 Interactive activities, prizes & giveaways
🍕 Free pizza lunch

#CentralAustraliaYouthConference #YouthConference #YouthVoice #YouthOpportunities #YouthWellbeing #YoungPeople #CentralAustralia #AliceSprings #Mparntwe #AraluenArtsCentre #CareersExpo #YouthEvents
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🎪 CENTRAL AUSTRALIA YOUTH CONFERENCE IS BACK!

This Friday, connect with 300+ young people from across Central Australia at Araluen Arts Centre for an exciting, youth-led morning of inspiration, career opportunities and entertainment!

📍 Araluen Arts Centre, Alice Springs
🗓️ Friday 4 September 2026
⏰ 9:30am – 1:00pm

 Whats happening?

🎤 The Voice 2026 participant and First Nations rising star rapper YUNG MILLA live
🎶 Local youth performances
🗣️ Youth Voice
💼 Careers Expo
🎯 Interactive activities, prizes & giveaways
🍕 Free pizza lunch

#CentralAustraliaYouthConference #YouthConference #YouthVoice #YouthOpportunities #YouthWellbeing #YoungPeople #CentralAustralia #AliceSprings #Mparntwe #AraluenArtsCentre #CareersExpo #YouthEventsImage attachment

Today August 28, MHACA proudly wears purple to show our support for LGBTQIA+ young people.

We acknowledge the challenges that the young queer community has to face and highlight the importance of supporting them and their wellbeing.

More info: www.minus18.org.au

#wearitpurple #WearItPurpleDay #LGBTQIA #inclusion #belonging #YouthWellbeing #mentalhealth #community #alicesprings #Mhaca
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Today August 28, MHACA proudly wears purple to show our support for LGBTQIA+ young people.

We acknowledge the challenges that the young queer community has to face and highlight the importance of supporting them and their wellbeing.

More info: www.minus18.org.au

#WearItPurple #WearItPurpleDay #LGBTQIA #Inclusion #Belonging #YouthWellbeing #MentalHealth #Community #AliceSprings #MHACA
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