Olympic festivities at MHACA

Our Day to Day Living Program and Drop In Centre were buzzing through August with a special atmosphere celebrating personal achievement and cultural diversity, coinciding with the Olympic Games.

We kicked off the festival with a pancake breakfast on the 5th August, where the MHACA Olympic torch was lit. Thanks to Mike our Training Co-ordinator we had a fun competition with close to 50 people in the MHACA community being allocated 5 countries creating much hilarity as the medal tallies were revealed each day. Many participants researched their countries and conversations about different countries and cultures were heard around MHACA every day.

We know our Participants have lots of talent and are very creative. Australian and Olympic novelty items like flags, torches and decorations were created, and MHACA was decorated to bring the Olympic atmosphere and spirit into our service, inspiring us all to get healthy and fit.

Participants were awarded gold, silver and bronze medals at our closing celebration which was a special luncheon of multi-cultural cuisine. Over 50 people enjoyed many delicious and different dishes and some great live music provided by participants. The spirit of the Olympics was truly captured during those two weeks.

Olympic closing ceremony lunch

 

MHACA olympic torch

 

 

 

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💛 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.

☕ 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.

📍 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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💛 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.

☕ 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.

📍 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

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

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
💬 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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🎪 Heads Up Youth Wellbeing Event 2026 by headspace Alice Springs 🎪

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
💬 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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