Earlier this month MHACA held its Annual General Meeting and released the 2013/4 Annual Report. It was a busy year for MHACA and you can read all about what we have been up to here.MHACA Annual Report 2013-4
MHACA Annual Report 2013/4
As part of the global 16 Days of Activism campaign, the Women’s Safety Services of Central Australia is hosting two powerful workshops from Our Watch, aimed at ending gender-based violence and advancing gender equality. The workshops will run on Tuesday the 3rd December.
Session 1: Changing the Picture
Delivered by Toni Hawkins, this workshop will help participants understand:
• What are the drivers of domestic family and sexual violence (DFSV) against Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women are.
• Why there is a focus on prevention work for DFSV against Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women and the complexities that relate to this.
• The insidious nature of colonisation and its impact on all levels of society; and how to prevent the ongoing impacts of colonisation within their circle of influence.
• The essential actions that are needed to prevent violence against Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women.
Session2: Men in Focus
Led by Cameron Farshid McDonald, this session will cover:
• The prevalence and impacts of men’s violence against women
• The link between gender inequality, socially dominant forms of masculinity and men’s violence against women
• What is a primary prevention approach to ending men’s violence against women, guiding principles and essential actions
• How to respond to backlash and resistance and develop effective and engaging messaging
Tickets are $20 per session (morning/afternoon tea provided).
Date: Tuesday, 3rd December
Session 1 time: 8:30pm - 12:00pm
Session 2 time: 1.00pm – 4.30pm
Location: Doubletree Hilton, Alice Springs
Secure your spot now: www.eventbrite.com.au/e/16-days-of-activism-our-watch-workshops-tickets-1008941058867?aff=oddtdtc...
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Starting the weekend on a high note at MHACA’s Friday Music Connection! 🎶
Will on the mic and a full band played some great tunes and filled our Drop-in Center with a contagious vibrant energy. Music can be an easily accessible tool to lift your mood. We hope you get to enjoy some music over the weekend!
#mentalhealthmatters #music #wellbeing
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