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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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June Group Activities Calendar

June Group Activities Calendar

Highlights in June include Finke Night Markets on Thursday 6 and Men's Mental Health Day on Friday 14. MHACA’s Drop-In will be closed on Monday 10 June as it is a Public Holiday. Weekend activities include a Big Day Out in Harmony community event, a picnic at the...

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May Group Activities Calendar

May Group Activities Calendar

Highlights in May include Footy 4 Life on Wednesdays, Pickleball every Thursday, the Central Australia Women Legal Service’s (CAWLS) legal information session on Thursday 123 May and Schizophrenia Awareness Day on Friday 24 May. Weekend activities include Lawn Bowls,...

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April Group Activities Calendar

April Group Activities Calendar

Highlights in April include the start of Footy 4 Life on Wednesday 24 April and the Central Australia Women Legal Service's (CAWLS) legal information session on Thursday 11 April. MHACA’s Drop-In will be closed for Anzac Day Public Holiday on Thursday 25 April....

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March Group Activities Calendar

March Group Activities Calendar

Highlights in March include an Easter Morning Tea on Thursday 28 March and the International Women's Day community event on Saturday 2 March. Easter Public Holidays: MHACA's Drop-In will be closed on Friday 29 March. No weekend activity on Saturday 30 March. Weekend...

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February Group Activities Calendar

February Group Activities Calendar

Highlights in February include Smart Eating Week between Monday 12 and Friday 16 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 includeΒ Swimming activityΒ everyΒ Wednesday of the month, except on Join Lucinda and get some gentle exercise at the Alice Springs Town Pool. Bring your swimmers and jump in! Weekend activities include Cinema, Ten Pin Bowling, Lawn Bowls and a a...

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December Group Activities Calendar

December Group Activities Calendar

Highlights in December include MHACA's Christmas Lunch on Wednesday 20 December. All participants are invited to join, just talk to a Drop-In staff member or call MHACA if you would like to attend. Swimming activityΒ is back on the calendar everyΒ Wednesday of the...

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Heads Up Youth Wellbeing event

Heads Up Youth Wellbeing event

More than 350 young people joined us at the Heads Up event On Monday 13 November. They learnt about how to support their wellbeing and enjoyed some live music, speakers, face painting and workshops. 10 local organisations hosted stalls and engaged kids with...

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πŸ’› World Suicide Prevention Day – Walk & Breakfast

Join us on Thursday 10 September 2026 from 7am on the banks of the Todd River as we come together to walk in solidarity, remember those we’ve lost, share stories and strengthen our connections.

β˜• 7.00am – Free hot cuppa from the coffee van
🚢 7.30am – Remembrance Walk
🌿 8.00am – Welcome to Country | Smoking Ceremony | Speeches
🍳 8.15am – Free breakfast

🌼 Everyone is invited to place a flower on our Remembrance Wall in honour of a loved one.

πŸ“ The walk begins at the corner of Leichhardt Terrace and Parsons Street and follows the banks of the Todd River in a loop.

Facebook Event: www.facebook.com/share/1EvaKcX6NE/

Together, we can keep each other safe.

This event is a collaboration between the Mental Health Association of Central Australia, StandBy Support After Suicide and Thirrili - Indigenous Suicide Postvention Service, with support from Alice Springs Town Council.

#WorldSuicidePreventionDay #WSPD2026 #AliceSprings #SuicidePrevention #CommunityConnection
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πŸ’› World Suicide Prevention Day – Walk & Breakfast
Join us on Thursday 10 September 2026 from 7am on the banks of the Todd River as we come together to walk in solidarity, remember those we’ve lost, share stories and strengthen our connections.
β˜• 7.00am – Free hot cuppa from the coffee van
🚢 7.30am – Remembrance Walk
🌿 8.00am – Welcome to Country | Smoking Ceremony | Speeches
🍳 8.15am – Free breakfast
🌼 Everyone is invited to place a flower on our Remembrance Wall in honour of a loved one.
πŸ“ The walk begins at the corner of Leichhardt Terrace and Parsons Street and follows the banks of the Todd River in a loop.
Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/share/1EvaKcX6NE/
Together, we can keep each other safe.
This event is a collaboration between the Mental Health Association of Central Australia, StandBy Support After Suicide  and Thirrili - Indigenous Suicide Postvention Service, with support from Alice Springs Town Council.
#WorldSuicidePreventionDay #WSPD2026 #AliceSprings #SuicidePrevention #CommunityConnection

πŸŽͺ Heads Up Youth Wellbeing Event 2026 by headspace Alice Springs πŸŽͺ

Join us on Friday 28 August, from 12:00 pm to 6:30 pm at the Alice Springs Telegraph Station!

This year’s theme is Carnivale, and the event will provide a fun, welcoming and inclusive space for young people to connect, relax and enjoy the day.

🎢 Live music
🎀 Inspiring speakers
🎨 Stalls and activities
🍴 Food
πŸ’¬ Chat zone
😌 Chill-out space
🎁 Prizes

This is a FREE event. Come along and bring your friends!

For more info, email joshua.brown@caac.org.au
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πŸŽͺ Heads Up Youth Wellbeing Event 2026 by headspace Alice Springs πŸŽͺ
Join us on Friday 28 August, from 12:00 pm to 6:30 pm at the Alice Springs Telegraph Station!
This year’s theme is Carnivale, and the event will provide a fun, welcoming and inclusive space for young people to connect, relax and enjoy the day.
🎢 Live music
🎀 Inspiring speakers
🎨 Stalls and activities
🍴 Food
πŸ’¬ Chat zone
😌 Chill-out space
🎁 Prizes
This is a FREE event. Come along and bring your friends!
For more info, email joshua.brown@caac.org.au
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