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Lived Experience Workforce Framework

Lived Experience Workforce Framework

MHACA was successful in attracting funding from the NTPHN for a project to develop a Lived Experience Workforce Framework and supporting practices (The Framework). MHACA is committed to the growth of the lived experience workforce and aims to achieve 100% peer workers...

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December Group Activities Calendar

December Group Activities Calendar

With Christmas approaching we have some special activities as part of our group activities calendar this month: Thursday 1 December - Christmas Tree Decorating @ MHACA Friday 9 December - ASTC Christmas Night Markets Wednesday 21 December - Participant Christmas Lunch...

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November Group Activities Calendar

November Group Activities Calendar

There are two new group activities this November! WELLBEING THROUGH STORYTELLING Join Carmel each week and connect with others through writing, telling and listening to short stories in a safe and guided practice. YOGA AND WELLNESS Calm your body and mind with Aaron’s...

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Mental Health Week – Promoting Wellbeing

Mental Health Week – Promoting Wellbeing

Mental Health Week was held in the Northern Territory between 8-16 October with the theme being Awareness, Connection and Belonging. 50 people enjoyed the Mental Health Morning Tea today on Tuesday 11 October at Yaye's Cafe. A big thankyou to headspace Alice Springs...

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October Group Activities Calendar

October Group Activities Calendar

The monthly Group Activities program provides a range of therapeutic activities for people living with mental illness. It provides a focus on educational pursuits, personal development, living skills, social connection and includes recreational outings. The program is...

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Aboriginal Youth Mental Health First Aid 5+6 October

Aboriginal Youth Mental Health First Aid 5+6 October

MHACA will be delivering Aboriginal Youth Mental Health First Aid in Mparntwe - Alice Springs on 4 + 5 October 2022. Download the poster and registration form Places are limited so if you are interested in attending please return the form at your earliest convenience....

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All Abilities Community Walk

All Abilities Community Walk

A great time was had at our Healthy Bodies Support Healthy Minds Community Walk for people of all abilities in August at the ANZAC Oval. Participants enjoyed Footy 4 Life with AFL Central Australia and NO MORE AU, then joined in the walk around the oval which included...

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September Group Activities Calendar

September Group Activities Calendar

The monthly Group Activities program provides a range of therapeutic activities for people living with mental illness. It provides a focus on educational pursuits, personal development, living skills, social connection and includes recreational outings. The program is...

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Housing and Homelessness Support Worker

Housing and Homelessness Support Worker

The Housing and Homelessness Support Worker (HHSW) will work across MHACA’s housing and homelessness programs specifically the Tenancy Support Program (TSP) and Housing and Psychosocial Support Program (HPSP). The TSP is a person-centred, short-term program that...

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August Group Activities Calendar

August Group Activities Calendar

The monthly Group Activities program provides a range of therapeutic activities for people living with mental illness. It provides a focus on educational pursuits, personal development, living skills, social connection and includes recreational outings. The program is...

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STRESS LESS IN THE PLAZA IS GOING AHEAD ON FRIDAY!

We're excited to bring our community together tomorrow for Stress Less in the Plaza for Mental Health Week 2026!

📅 Friday 16 October | 10am–1pm
📍 Alice Plaza, Mparntwe/Alice Springs

Come along for a FREE community event for all ages.

🎶 What's happening on the main stage?

• 10am: Event opens
• 10.15am: Welcome to Country and speakers
• 10.45am: Live music by Jamilee Ashenden
• 11.30am: Dance fitness with Charmaine
• 12pm: Live music by Dom Brinkley

🎨 Plus plenty of FREE activities!

• Face painting and arts & crafts with Central Craft
• Virtual Reality (VR) experience
• Free massages by Plaza Wellbeing Centre (11.30am–12.30pm)
• Free T-shirts and hats (10.30am–11.30am)
• Wellbeing tips and information stalls
• 8CCC live broadcast, clowning performance, cupcakes and free fruit!
• Roaming Polaroid photo booth.

Everyone is welcome.

👉 Event details: www.facebook.com/events/1064376202873612/

This free community event is funded by Northern Territory Primary Health Network through the Australian Government's PHN Program.

#MentalHealthWeek2026 #StressLessInThePlaza #MentalHealthMatters #CommunityWellbeing #AliceSprings #Mparntwe #MHACA
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