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February Group Activities Calendar

February Group Activities Calendar

Highlights in February include Smart Eating Week between Monday 10 and Friday 14 as part of our Healthy Bodies Support Healthy Minds program. Different activities will be held during that week to support improving our wellbeing through eating healthy: Tuesday 11...

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January Group Activities Calendar

January Group Activities Calendar

Highlights in January include Swimming activity every Tuesday and Wednesday of the month. Join us to stay cool over the hot month while getting some gentle exercise at the Alice Springs Town Pool.Β  Weekend activities include Cinema, Ten Pin Bowling and Picnic at the...

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December Group Activities Calendar

December Group Activities Calendar

Highlights in December include Participant's Christmas Lunch on Thursday 19 December between 11am-11:30pm,Β a Movie Day on Friday 27 December and a Games Day on Tuesday 31. Weekend activities includeΒ Picnic and Swim at the Town Pool,Β Ten Pin Bowling andΒ Cinema. There...

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Stress Less in the Plaza 2024

Stress Less in the Plaza 2024

Over 500 people attended Stress Less in the Plaza on Friday, October 11, and learnt more about how to support their mental health and wellbeing. Attendees enjoyed a dance fit session, free massages, live music, arts and crafts, and other fun activities. 14 local...

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November Group Activities Calendar

November Group Activities Calendar

Highlights in November include Swimming every Tuesday between 11:30am-12:30pm and every Wednesday from 10am-12pm and a Kangaroo Tail Cook-up on Saturday 2 November. MHACA will host a Women's Group Consultation on Wednesday 27 November 2pm-3pm at the Drop-in Centre....

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October Group Activities Calendar

October Group Activities Calendar

Highlights in October include new weekly sports activities: Sports at the Y every Monday between 11am-12pm, Swimming every Tuesday between 11:30am-12:30pm and Basketball every Wednesday between 10am - 11am. MHACA will also host a Halloween Morning Tea on Thursday 31...

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Heads Up Youth Wellbeing Event 2024

Heads Up Youth Wellbeing Event 2024

Despite the hot weather, more than 300 young people came to the event on Friday 30 August at the Alice Springs Town Council Lawns. They learnt about how to support their wellbeing and enjoyed some live music, speakers, face painting and workshops. Local organisations...

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September Group Activities Calendar

September Group Activities Calendar

Highlights in September include the Women's Morning Tea on Tuesday 3 September at MHACA. The Central Australia Women’s Legal Service (CAWLS) will join the morning tea and offer legal information to women participants. MHACA will also attend World Suicide Prevention...

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August Group Activities Calendar

August Group Activities Calendar

Highlights in August include the Central Australia Women’s Legal Service (CAWLS)'s visit MHACA’s Drop-In Centre on Thursday 15 August to provide legal advice on matters that can help empower women with knowledge. Clinic 34 will also visit MHACA on Monday 19 to share...

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July Group Activities Calendar

July Group Activities Calendar

Highlights in July include activities during NAIDOC WEEK between Monday 8 and Sunday 13 July. The Central Australian Aboriginal Congress (CAAC) Foot Doctor will visit MHACA's Drop-in Centre on Monday 15 and will do individual check-ups and will share information about...

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This week is Schizophrenia Awareness Week 🧑

TODAY, MHACA is hosting a health promotion stall with information and resources about schizophrenia β€” come and have a chat with us.

Schizophrenia is a common mental health condition that can affect a person’s thinking, perceptions, and behaviour.

MHACA supports people experiencing a range of mental health challenges, including schizophrenia. Our Hearing Voices Group is a safe, understanding weekly support group for people who hear voices or experience intrusive thoughts. The group explores various support strategies and provides a safe space for participants to discuss their experiences.

It is possible to live a full and meaningful life while living with schizophrenia. If you are experiencing mental health challenges and would like to join group activities or receive individual support, contact us at intake@mhaca.org.au or call 8950 4600.
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This week is Schizophrenia Awareness Week 🧑
TODAY, MHACA is hosting a health promotion stall with information and resources about schizophrenia β€” come and have a chat with us.
Schizophrenia is a common mental health condition that can affect a person’s thinking, perceptions, and behaviour.
MHACA supports people experiencing a range of mental health challenges, including schizophrenia. Our Hearing Voices Group is a safe, understanding weekly support group for people who hear voices or experience intrusive thoughts. The group explores various support strategies and provides a safe space for participants to discuss their experiences.
It is possible to live a full and meaningful life while living with schizophrenia. If you are experiencing mental health challenges and would like to join group activities or receive individual support, contact us at intake@mhaca.org.au or call 8950 4600.

TOMORROW! FREE Suicide Prevention Training in Tennant Creek

Learn how to support someone who may be thinking about suicide and connect them to the help they need. The main focus of #safeyarn half-day training is understanding your role as a connector to additional support.

πŸ“… When: Wednesday 20 May
⏰ Time: 12pm – 4pm
πŸ“ Where: Marlungku - Kari Child and Family Centre (CFC), 37 Paterson Street (enter through Thompson Street)

Walk-ins are welcome, but you can also book your spot at events.humanitix.com/safeyarn-tennantcreek

β˜• Tea, coffee and afternoon tea provided

#SuicidePreventionTraining #keepingeveryonesafe #mentalhealthmatters
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TOMORROW! FREE Suicide Prevention Training in Tennant Creek 
Learn how to support someone who may be thinking about suicide and connect them to the help they need. The main focus of #safeYARN half-day training is understanding your role as a connector to additional support.
πŸ“… When: Wednesday 20 May
⏰ Time: 12pm – 4pm
πŸ“ Where: Marlungku - Kari Child and Family Centre (CFC), 37 Paterson Street (enter through Thompson Street)
Walk-ins are welcome, but you can also book your spot at https://events.humanitix.com/safeyarn-tennantcreek
β˜• Tea, coffee and afternoon tea provided
#suicidepreventiontraining #keepingeveryonesafe #MentalHealthMatters
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