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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Today we say farewell to Padma as she embarks on a well deserved retirement!

Padma has been a Peer Worker at MHACA for the last 7 years supporting participants and always bringing a sense of warmth and welcome to our Drop-in Centre. Her energy and her beautiful singing will be missed by all of us. We wish Padma all the best as she starts this exciting new chapter!
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Today we say farewell to Padma as she embarks on a well deserved retirement!
Padma has been a Peer Worker at MHACA for the last 7 years supporting participants and always bringing a sense of warmth and welcome to our Drop-in Centre. Her energy and her beautiful singing will be missed by all of us. We wish Padma all the best as she starts this exciting new chapter!

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Thank you Padma for all your hard work care compassion and love that you have shared with us all

Thank you Padma for all that you have given to MHACA - enjoy retirement xx Jodi

Your contribution to MHACA and its participants has been so valuable! Congratulations on your well deserved retirement Padma xo

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Craft activity is back at MHACA! 🌟 After a short summer break, our Craft Group will be resuming next week. Craft isn’t just fun—it’s good for the soul. Studies show that crafting can help alleviate symptoms of anxiety, depression, loneliness, and even dementia.

MHACA runs this craft group for people with mental health challenges every Thursday. If you, or someone you know, would like to access MHACA's mental health services email intake@mhaca.org.au or call 8950 4600 to make an intake appointment. For people with and without a #NDIS plan. Find more about the group activities at MHACA at mhaca.org.au/supportandrecovery/groupactivities/

#craft #arttherapy #mentalhealthmatters
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Craft activity is back at MHACA! 🌟 After a short summer break, our Craft Group will be resuming next week. Craft isn’t just fun—it’s good for the soul. Studies show that crafting can help alleviate symptoms of anxiety, depression, loneliness, and even dementia.
MHACA runs this craft group for people with mental health challenges every Thursday. If you, or someone you know, would like to access MHACAs mental health services email intake@mhaca.org.au or call 8950 4600 to make an intake appointment. For people with and without a #NDIS plan. Find more about the group activities at MHACA at https://mhaca.org.au/supportandrecovery/groupactivities/
#craft #arttherapy #mentalhealthmatters
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