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Schizophrenia Awareness Week 17-24 May

Schizophrenia is a common mental health condition which affects the way people think, feel and behave. Up to one in a 100 people experience schizophrenia worldwide, and it often develops between the late teenage years until the early 30’s but can occur at any time....

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MHACA Services During COVID-19

The Mental Health Association of Central Australia (MHACA) is providing an essential service to people who have severe and complex mental health issues and will continue to support our participants through this difficult time. At this stage all our programs, including...

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Mental Health Support During COVID-19

If you are feeling anxious or distressed, or are concerned about the mental health of someone else, MHACA can assist you to find the support you need in the local community and beyond. Phone 89504600 between 8am-4pm. Outside of these hours please use phone and online...

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New MHACA resources encourage help seeking

The Mental Health Association of Central Australia (MHACA) has developed new printed resources to encourage people to seek help early for mental health challenges or suicidal thoughts. 1 in 5 Australians are experiencing mental ill health each year and recent figures...

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Productivity Commission Draft Report Into Mental Health

Public comment closed this week to the Australian Productivity Commission Draft Report Into Mental Health. MHACA was broadly supportive of the draft report, however highlighted some key concerns in our submission: The draft report does not consider in depth the very...

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Suicide Story Evaluation – Strong Evidence of Impact

Suicide Story is a program that was developed by the Mental Health Association of Central Australia (MHACA) in conjunction with Aboriginal people from the Central Australian and Barkly regions, following a spate of suicides in those areas in the early 2000’s. MHACA...

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This #NAIDOCWeek marks a significant milestone — 50 years of recognising and uplifting First Nations voices, culture, and resilience. The 2025 theme, ‘The Next Generation: Strength, Vision & Legacy’ celebrates the achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, while celebrating the bright future being shaped by young leaders, guided by the strength of their communities and the legacy of their ancestors. Learn more at www.naidoc.org.au

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This #NAIDOCWeek marks a significant milestone — 50 years of recognising and uplifting First Nations voices, culture, and resilience. The 2025 theme, ‘The Next Generation: Strength, Vision & Legacy’ celebrates the achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, while celebrating the bright future being shaped by young leaders, guided by the strength of their communities and the legacy of their ancestors. Learn more at www.naidoc.org.au
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