Suicide Prevention Forum A Success

A diverse group of more than 70 people have come together for the Central Australian Suicide Prevention Forum at the Desert Knowledge Precinct in May 2023. The forum has a focus on keeping the conversation happening in our community about preventing suicide and showcasing successful suicide prevention and postvention initiatives.

A special thankyou to all of our presenters including 13 Yarn, Aboriginal Medical Services Alliance Northern Territory, MATES in Construction QLD & NT, Central Australian Aboriginal Congress, National Wellbeing Alliance, Northern Territory PHN, MacDonnell Regional Council, Royal Flying Doctor Service SA/NT, Multicultural Community Services of Central Australia, Mental Health Services Central Australia Region, Teddy McDiarmid and Kylie Buzzacott, Alison Cunnynghame, and Code 4 Life at Desert Knowledge Australia

The forum was organised by the Mental Health Association Central Australia, and supported by the Northern Territory Government and Desert Knowledge Australia

If you or someone you know needs support contact:

In an emergency call 000

 

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FREE movie screening for #SexualAssaultAwarenessMonth.

Women's Safety Services of Central Australia, Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC), and Central Australian Women's Legal Service invite you to a free screening of What’s Love Got to Do with It. The film explores themes of love, consent, and relationships, and offers a chance to learn, reflect, and connect with others.

🗓 Thursday 16 April
🕕 6:00pm – 8:30pm
📍 Alice Springs Cinema

Book your ticket at
www.eventbrite.com.au/e/whats-love-got-to-do-with-it-movie-for-sexual-assault-awareness-month-tic...

All attendees will receive a free item from the candy bar. Counsellors will be available if you’d like support, and there will be a Q&A after the film with Dr Gabby Diplock from SARC.

Sexual assault can have serious impacts on mental health, including depression, anxiety, substance use, PTSD and increased risk of suicide. If you or someone you know needs support, call 1800RESPECT on 1800 737 732.

If someone is in danger call 000.
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FREE movie screening for #SexualAssaultAwarenessMonth.
Womens Safety Services of Central Australia, Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC), and Central Australian Womens Legal Service invite you to a free screening of What’s Love Got to Do with It. The film explores themes of love, consent, and relationships, and offers a chance to learn, reflect, and connect with others.
🗓 Thursday 16 April
🕕 6:00pm – 8:30pm
📍 Alice Springs Cinema
Book your ticket at
https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/whats-love-got-to-do-with-it-movie-for-sexual-assault-awareness-month-tickets-1985769309460?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl
All attendees will receive a free item from the candy bar. Counsellors will be available if you’d like support, and there will be a Q&A after the film with Dr Gabby Diplock from SARC.
Sexual assault can have serious impacts on mental health, including depression, anxiety, substance use, PTSD and increased risk of suicide. If you or someone you know needs support, call 1800RESPECT on 1800 737 732.
If someone is in danger call 000.

🎉 MHACA staff and participants came together to celebrate everyone’s efforts on the recent audit with a shared lunch and some fun bowling!

Wishing everyone a great weekend!
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🎉 MHACA staff and participants came together to celebrate everyone’s efforts on the recent audit with a shared lunch and some fun bowling!
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