August Group Activities Calendar

The MHACA Group Activities program is a community based program which aims to improve the quality of life for individuals with mental illness by offering structured and socially based activities. Group activities also provide an opportunity for participants to develop personally and professionally as Peers.

Download the August Group Activities Calendar here

To participate in MHACA group activities you must have a diagnosed mental health condition. Call 08 89504600 or email info@mhaca.org.au to inquire about group activities or an intake interview, or access the referral form here

In addition to structured activities, a Drop-in Centre is open Monday 8.30am – 1.30pm, Tuesday – Friday from 8.30am to 3.00pm. Drop-in includes a welcoming space where people can come and work on their recovery in a variety of ways. The program provides a comfy lounge area, kitchen facilities, and computers with internet access, an assortment of activities such as board games, library, DVD’s and music, art/craft and physical activities, as well as laundry and bathroom facilities.

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Eating well, exercising regularly, getting enough sleep, and avoiding alcohol and smoking support our wellbeing. Smoking and alcohol are often used when people are under stress, but these addictive substances can make symptoms worse in the long run. Whilst they can create an immediate sense of relaxation, people who use them then experience withdrawal symptoms which can increase anxiety. Smoking is not recommended and Australian guidelines for alcohol use for healthy adults is no more than 2 standard drinks a day.
You can support your mental health by improving your physical health. Find more information, links and tips at https://bit.ly/3eXvc0J
#healthylifestyle #mentalhealth #wellbeing

If you need some support over the weekend reach out to friends and family or try some of the 24-hour phone and online services:

Lifeline 13 11 14 www.lifeline.org.au
Lifeline text service 0477 13 11 14
13 Yarn 13 92 76 www.13yarn.org.au
Kids Helpline Official 1800 55 1800 www.kidshelpline.com.au
MensLine Australia 1300 78 99 78 www.mensline.org.au
1800RESPECT 1800 737 732 www.1800respect.org.au
QLife Australia 1800 184 527 (3pm-12pm AEST) www.qlife.org.au

If a life is in danger, call 000.
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If you need some support over the weekend reach out to friends and family or try some of the 24-hour phone and online services:
Lifeline 13 11 14 www.lifeline.org.au
Lifeline text service 0477 13 11 14
13 Yarn 13 92 76 www.13yarn.org.au
Kids Helpline Official 1800 55 1800 www.kidshelpline.com.au
MensLine Australia 1300 78 99 78 www.mensline.org.au
1800RESPECT 1800 737 732 www.1800respect.org.au
QLife Australia 1800 184 527 (3pm-12pm AEST) www.qlife.org.au
If a life is in danger, call 000.
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