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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NT Health Nutritionist and Dietitian Maddy visited our Drop-in centre to talk about how we can keep our hearts healthy.

We explored how regular exercise, nutritious food, quality sleep, having regular heart health checks, and staying connected with others helps reduce the risk of heart disease.

Check these links from Heart Foundation for more tips on how to look after your heart:

โค๏ธ www.heartfoundation.org.au/heart-health-check-toolkit/aboriginal-torres-strait-islander-animation
โค๏ธ www.heartfoundation.org.au/

#hearthealth #mentalhealth #wellbeing #healthylifestyle #HeartHealthCheck #centralaustralia #alicesprings #Mhaca
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NT Health Nutritionist and Dietitian Maddy visited our Drop-in centre to talk about how we can keep our hearts healthy.
We explored how regular exercise, nutritious food, quality sleep, having regular heart health checks, and staying connected with others helps reduce the risk of heart disease.
Check these links from Heart Foundation for more tips on how to look after your heart:
โค๏ธ https://www.heartfoundation.org.au/heart-health-check-toolkit/aboriginal-torres-strait-islander-animation
โค๏ธ https://www.heartfoundation.org.au/
#HeartHealth #MentalHealth #Wellbeing #HealthyLifestyle #HeartHealthCheck #CentralAustralia #AliceSprings #MHACAImage attachment

โš ๏ธ TODAY: AusAlert National Test at 1:30pm NT time

At 1:30 pm NT time today, the AusAlert national test will activate on compatible mobile phones, tablets and smart watches across Australia.

Compatible devices will:
๐Ÿ”Š Play a loud, siren-like alarm for around 10 seconds โ€“ even if your device is on silent or Do Not Disturb
๐Ÿ“ณ Vibrate
๐Ÿ“„ Display a message clearly stating that this is only a test

The alarm is designed to get your attention and may be distressing for some people, including those affected by domestic, family and sexual violence, people living with PTSD, and those with sensory sensitivities.

If you or someone you support may be affected, consider:
โ˜‘Turning devices off or switching to aeroplane mode before the scheduled test time
โ˜‘ Leaving devices off for at least one hour
โ˜‘ Talking through a safety plan in advance if needed

You do not need to take any action if you receive the test alert.

For more information and accessible resources, visit ausalert.gov.au

#AusAlert #EmergencyPreparedness #NT
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โš ๏ธ TODAY: AusAlert National Test at 1:30pm NT time
At 1:30 pm NT time today, the AusAlert national test will activate on compatible mobile phones, tablets and smart watches across Australia.
Compatible devices will:
๐Ÿ”Š Play a loud, siren-like alarm for around 10 seconds โ€“ even if your device is on silent or Do Not Disturb
๐Ÿ“ณ Vibrate
๐Ÿ“„ Display a message clearly stating that this is only a test
The alarm is designed to get your attention and may be distressing for some people, including those affected by domestic, family and sexual violence, people living with PTSD, and those with sensory sensitivities.
If you or someone you support may be affected, consider:
โ˜‘Turning devices off or switching to aeroplane mode before the scheduled test time
โ˜‘ Leaving devices off for at least one hour
โ˜‘ Talking through a safety plan in advance if needed
You do not need to take any action if you receive the test alert.
For more information and accessible resources, visit ausalert.gov.au
#AusAlert #EmergencyPreparedness #NT
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