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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We share our deepest condolences to the family of Kumanjayi Little Baby and acknowledge the sadness and heaviness being felt across our community at this time.

Central Australian Aboriginal Congress has established a community debriefing space at the Mparntwe Health Hub today Friday 1 May from 9am. This space is open to family members, community and the volunteers who were part of the search party.

Please take care of yourselves and each other. Support is available if you need it:
13 Yarn – 13 92 76
• Suicide Call Back Service – 1300 659 467
Lifeline – 13 11 14
Kids Helpline Official – 1800 55 1800
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We share our deepest condolences to the family of Kumanjayi Little Baby and acknowledge the sadness and heaviness being felt across our community at this time.
Central Australian Aboriginal Congress has established a community debriefing space at the Mparntwe Health Hub today Friday 1 May from 9am. This space is open to family members, community and the volunteers who were part of the search party.
Please take care of yourselves and each other. Support is available if you need it:
• 13 Yarn – 13 92 76
• Suicide Call Back Service – 1300 659 467
• Lifeline – 13 11 14
• Kids Helpline Official – 1800 55 1800

There was such a lovely vibe at the Carers’ Morning Tea last Friday at Yaye's Cafe ☕✨

Around 25 carers joined us to share breakfast and coffee, connect with others, and take a well-deserved moment for themselves. The morning included a hands-on clay activity facilitated by Central Craft, where everyone created their own unique pieces, along with wellbeing bags to take home. It was a beautiful morning of connection, creativity, and community 💛

Hosted by MHACA in collaboration with Carers NT, Mental Illness Fellowship of Australia NT, and the Alice Springs Hospital Carer Peer Support Representative, the morning tea was a chance to acknowledge the work and resilience of people caring for others.

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There was such a lovely vibe at the Carers’ Morning Tea last Friday at Yayes Cafe ☕✨
Around 25 carers joined us to share breakfast and coffee, connect with others, and take a well-deserved moment for themselves. The morning included a hands-on clay activity facilitated by Central Craft, where everyone created their own unique pieces, along with wellbeing bags to take home. It was a beautiful morning of connection, creativity, and community 💛
Hosted by MHACA in collaboration with Carers NT, Mental Illness Fellowship of Australia NT, and the Alice Springs Hospital Carer Peer Support Representative, the morning tea was a chance to acknowledge the work and resilience of people caring for others.
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