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Mental Health Week 2023 – Celebrating Our Strengths

Mental Health Week 2023 – Celebrating Our Strengths

The Northern Territory Mental Health Week was held between 7-15 October 2023. This year's theme was Celebrating Our Strengths. MHACA's 30th Birthday Happy birthday MHACA! We hosted our 30th birthday celebration at MHACA's Drop-in Centre as part of Mental Health Week....

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November Group Activities Calendar

November Group Activities Calendar

Highlights in NovemberΒ include Alice Springs Christmas ShowΒ weekend activity in the evening on Saturday 18 November. Lawn Bowling was also included as a new weekend activity on Saturday 11 November. MHACA participants are encouraged to RSVP as soon as possible as...

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October Group Activities Calendar

October Group Activities Calendar

Highlights in October include Mental Health Week between Monday 9 and Friday 13 October. MHACA is hosting a series of events during that week: MHACA's 30th birthday celebration on Monday 9, a Weaving workshop by Tjanpi Desert Weavers exclusively for MHACA participants...

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September Group Activities Calendar

September Group Activities Calendar

Highlights in September include Bird Show and Picnic at the Desert Park on Monday 18 September where MHACA participants can enjoy a day outdoors. Participants are invited to a planning session at 11am Wednesday 20 September in the Drop-in Centre to discuss activities....

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Healthy Bodies Support Healthy Minds Project

Healthy Bodies Support Healthy Minds Project

MHACA is a signatory to the Equally Well Consensus Statement, a national initiative to improve the physical wellbeing of people living with mental illness. MHACA developed a Healthy Bodies Support Healthy Minds Strategy to provide a focus on improving the physical...

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August Group Activities Calendar

August Group Activities Calendar

Highlights in August include Participant Wellbeing Day on Wednesday 23 August where MHACA participants are invited to an event that provides a focus on physical wellbeing. FOOTY 4 LIFE continues on throughout August as part of MHACA’s Group Activities Calendar, and...

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July Group Activities Calendar

July Group Activities Calendar

The first week of July is National NAIDOC Week and participants are invited to attend the local community day on Monday July 3 at the Alice Springs Town Council Lawns. Participants will also be attending the Alice Springs Show on Saturday 8 July. FOOTY 4 LIFE...

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November Group Activities Calendar

June Group Activities Calendar

FOOTY 4 LIFE continues on throughout June as part of MHACA's Group Activities Calendar. Enjoy some gentle exercise at Footy 4 Life facilitated by AFL NT. This is for people of all abilities and uses the sport of AFL as a tool to improve physical and mental health....

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Suicide Prevention Forum A Success

Suicide Prevention Forum A Success

A diverse group of more than 70 people have come together for the Central Australian Suicide Prevention Forum at the Desert Knowledge Precinct in May 2023. The forum has a focus on keeping the conversation happening in our community about preventing suicide and...

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July Group Activities Calendar

May Group Activities Calendar

Some highlights from the May Group Activities Calendar include: FOOTY 4 LIFE Get some gentle exercise at Footy 4 Life facilitated by AFL NT. This is for people of all abilities and uses the sport of AFL as a tool to improve physical and mental health. LUTHERAN CARE...

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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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