Day 2 Day Living Calendar – July 2019
Day 2 Day Living (D2DL) 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. D2DL also provides an opportunity for participants to develop personally and professionally as Peers. Download the D2DL Calendar July 2019 For more information or to
NDIS Transition Leaving People With Severe Mental Illness Behind
A report recently released by Community Mental Health Australia (CMHA) highlights some of the difficulties and barriers which are being experienced by people with a psychosocial disability in applying for the NDIS. MHACA is one of two organisations in the Northern Territory that have contributed data to the research being conducted by CMHA in conjunction
Mental Health Worker of the Year
MHACA has been busy celebrating 2018 Mental Health Week. A highlight this year was recognition of the wonderful contribution Kath Broadbent has made to the mental health sector over many years. She was awarded Mental Health Worker of the Year by the Hon. Vicki OHalloran, Administrator of the Northern Territory at Government House on the
Join us for World Suicide Prevention Day
Come and visit us at the Town Council Lawns on the 12th of September for World Suicide Prevention Day. Help us promote this important event by downloading the flyer.
Day to Day Living December/January 2017/2018 Calendar
Calendar December 2017-January 2018
October 2017 D2DL Calendar!
Calendar October 2017
AUGUST 2017 DaytoDayLiving Calendar OUT NOW
Calendar August 2017 Check out what is on at MHACA this month, Participant planning day August 9th.
June 2017 D2DL Calendar OUT NOW!!
check out what’s new at MHACA! lots of activities including Drama, Gardening and crafts! Calendar June 2017
February D2DL Calendar Out Now!
Check out the February Calendar jam packed with fun things to do. As usual, please book into activities at least one week in advance where possible. D2DL Calendar February 2017
Forming new habits
Do you make New Years resolutions? Statistics show that although 75% of New Years resolutions are kept for the first week of January and less than half make it through the first 6 months. Let’s talk about this topic during at our regular Tuesday talk. Helpful or harmful? You make the call! Are you interested
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Is social media use impacting your mental health? Some good tips in this article from the Black Dog Institute encouraging 'safe' social media use.
“It is important to always reflect on the types of content you follow and the impact they have on your emotions to practice safe social media use. This is particularly true during moments of change in your life,” says Dr O’Dea.
www.blackdoginstitute.org.au/news/news-detail/2019/08/13/6-ways-to-use-social-media-for-your-ment...
6 ways to use social media for your mental health
Dr Bridianne O’Dea, Research Fellow at the Black Dog Institute, has a mission to improve mental health through technology. Here she explains how you can actually use social media to boost your menta...Learn valuable skills to be able to assist someone in distress at the next Standard Mental Health First Aid Course, 10th & 11th September. Email training@mhaca.org.au to register or for more information.
'Isabella has a strong, positive outlook on life. She is determined always to look forward and will say, “Well, this sad thing has happened, but I have to get on with my life.”
An interesting interview with Allan Fels, former Australian Competition and Consumer Commission chairman, and his daughter Isabella who has schizophrenia.
www.smh.com.au/national/allan-fels-and-his-eldest-daughter-isabella-who-was-diagnosed-with-schizo...
Allan Fels and his eldest daughter Isabella who was diagnosed with schizophrenia in her 20s
Despite a demanding public service career, Allan Fels, 77, always found time for his children, particularly Isabella, 48, who was diagnosed with schizophrenia in her 20s.Tomorrow night join SANE Australia's Carers Forum – Caring about, Not Caring For – Tuesday 20th of August 7-9pm AEST, which is 6.30pm NT time.
mhaca.saneforums.org/t5/Special-Events/Topic-Tuesday-Caring-about-not-caring-for-Tues-20-Aug-7pm-...
#LetsChalkAboutMentalHealth We need to reduce the stigma around mental ill health and suicide.
Some great photos from the Suicide Prevention Forum that was held over the last two days here in Alice Springs. MHACA is a member of the Central Australia Life Promotion Network, who organised this event.
Make sure you like the page to support suicide prevention work here in Central Australia.
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Tune in to tonight's Lived Experience Forum; Self Esteem & Mental Health – Tuesday 13th of August 7-9pm AEST which is 6.30pm Central Australian time.
mhaca.saneforums.org/t5/Special-Events/Topic-Tuesday-Self-Esteem-amp-Mental-Health-Tues-13th-Aug-...
Registration is still open for next weeks Suicide Prevention Forum at Olive Pink Botanic Garden in Alice Springs.
Day 1 (14th August) - the suicide prevention forum & threat workshop
Day 2 (15th August) - the suicide prevention networking opportunity to share ideas on how to move forward in suicide prevention work.
The purpose of the forum is to;
Showcase some of the strength-based initiatives and suicide prevention work that has been developed in Central Australia
Facilitate a workshop about suicide being used as a threat, an issue requiring special attention in this region
Bring service providers and community representatives together to plan a way forward
Ensure that presentations and participation give voice to Aboriginal peoples of Central Australia, members of the LGBTQIA+ community and people with a lived experience of suicide
The event is being organised by the Life Promotion Network (LPN). For a registration form or for more information contact Laurencia Grant - lagrant@redcross.org.au
A reminder to book in for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Mental Health First Aid Training 7th & 8th August. Email training@mhaca.org.au
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Check out this great resource developed by the Menzies School of Health Research talking about mental health. The video was developed with First Nations Australians in the Northern Territory (NT, Australia) to ensure that the messages are meaningful and appropriate for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
This video has been translated into EC Arrernte language spoken in Alice Springs (NT, Australia
www.youtube.com/watch?v=kkU5d6r_brU
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