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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DAS Disability Advocacy Service Central Australia (DAS) is holding its next Peer Action Group on Thursday 27 August.

The group is for people with intellectual disability and offers a welcoming space to connect, have fun and get to know others.

📅 Thursday 27 August
⏰ 11:00am–12:00pm — with the option to stay longer
📍 Yaye's Cafe, 61 Larapinta Drive

DAS will be shouting the coffee, with board games and cards on hand for some friendly competition. There’ll also be plenty of time to sit, have a yarn and connect with others.

Whether you’re new to the group or have attended before, everyone is welcome.

For more information or support getting there, get in touch with DAS.

Free to attend. To reserve your place:
📞 08 8953 1422
📧 peersupport@das.org.au

#PeerActionGroup #DisabilityAdvocacy #IntellectualDisability #DisabilityInclusion #PeerConnection #CommunityConnection #AliceSprings #Mparntwe #NorthernTerritory #DAS
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DAS Disability Advocacy Service Central Australia (DAS) is holding its next Peer Action Group on Thursday 27 August.

The group is for people with intellectual disability and offers a welcoming space to connect, have fun and get to know others.

📅 Thursday 27 August
⏰ 11:00am–12:00pm — with the option to stay longer
📍 Yayes Cafe, 61 Larapinta Drive

DAS will be shouting the coffee, with board games and cards on hand for some friendly competition. There’ll also be plenty of time to sit, have a yarn and connect with others.

Whether you’re new to the group or have attended before, everyone is welcome.

For more information or support getting there, get in touch with DAS.

Free to attend. To reserve your place:
📞 08 8953 1422
📧 peersupport@das.org.au

#PeerActionGroup #DisabilityAdvocacy #IntellectualDisability #DisabilityInclusion #PeerConnection #CommunityConnection #AliceSprings #Mparntwe #NorthernTerritory #DAS

Recently, our participants enjoyed a day out at Stuart’s Well, getting up close with some of the Territory’s famous emus and camels. 🐪☀️

Days like these are about much more than the activity itself. They’re opportunities to build friendships, grow confidence, develop everyday skills and feel more connected to the community.

And with blue skies, plenty of smiles and some curious local characters, it was a great day all round!

#CommunityConnection #SocialConnection #BuildingConfidence #Inclusion #NorthernTerritory #CentralAustralia
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Recently, our participants enjoyed a day out at Stuart’s Well, getting up close with some of the Territory’s famous emus and camels. 🐪☀️

Days like these are about much more than the activity itself. They’re opportunities to build friendships, grow confidence, develop everyday skills and feel more connected to the community.

And with blue skies, plenty of smiles and some curious local characters, it was a great day all round!

#CommunityConnection #SocialConnection #BuildingConfidence #Inclusion #NorthernTerritory #CentralAustraliaImage attachmentImage attachment+4Image attachment
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