2020
Participant XMAS Lunch
Ho ho ho! MHACA participants are invited to share lunch in the spirit of Christmas. Make sure you RSVP by 10 December as spaces are limited. Please call 89504600 or email info@mhaca.org.au
Let’s Talk About Sexuality
FREE WORKSHOP FOR ADULTS WITH A DISABILITY This workshop supports adults (18+) with a cognitive disability or people on the autism spectrum to have greater understanding of sexuality and relationships. Please rsvp at https://events.humanitix.com/talkaboutsexuality or email ndis@mhaca.org.au Morning tea and lunch will be provided. WHAT WILL WE LEARN ABOUT AT THE WORKSHOP? The workshop offers
Life Promotion Network Planning Session
MHACA continues to be a leading member in the Life Promotion Network (LPN), a suicide prevention network in Central Australia which meets bimonthly. The session will be focused on REFLECTON and PLANNING so come prepared to think about the role of our community suicide prevention network and what we could be doing in 2021. Join
Sexuality and Disability Workshop
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP This workshop has been designed to assist respite/support workers and service providers support people with a disability to increase their understanding of sexuality, sexual health and relationships. This workshop is FREE. Please RSVP at https://events.humanitix.com/sexualityanddisability or email ndis@mhaca.org.au Individuals on the autism spectrum or those with intellectual disability develop the same as
Annual General Meeting
All interested members of the community are cordially invited to attend the MHACA AGM. Sign up to be a member of MHACA here and contact the MHACA office on 89504600 for Board Nomination Forms. Light refreshments will be available. Attendance also available via Zoom link https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87904816681?pwd=MDl5MWpmLzRhSDFBQ3JDN1dad3BDZz09. Please RSVP by 17th of November 2020 to 89505600
Heart Foundation Walk
Walk for World Mental Health Day Exercise and being out in nature often can make us feel better. On World Mental Health Day join the Alice Springs Heart Foundation Walking Group and enjoy walking with company. Suitable for people of all ages and abilities, Heart Foundation Walking is free (and on every Saturday). Dogs on
Stress Less in the Park
Stress Less in the Park is a feature event of Mental Health Week and provides a community focus on mental health and wellbeing. The event aims to break down stigma in the community around mental health conditions, raise awareness about local service options and provide educational information for consumers and carers. The event is free
Relaxation Workshops
This 1 hour workshop provides an introduction to mindfulness and meditation, includes breath work, gentle yoga and guided meditation/relaxation practices. These techniques can calm our nervous system which aids our physical, emotional and mental state. Workshop Instructor: Fiona Gordon. Fiona has extensive experience as a remedial massage therapist, lymphoedea specialist and yoga therapist. Children above 5 years
Morning Tea at MHACA
Join us for morning tea and to learn more about the work of MHACA during Mental Health Week. With a guest presentation by Congress Health Promotion Team.
My Year Of Living Mindfully Film Screening
In the midst of a global mental health crisis, millions of people have turned to mindfulness. But does it actually make us happier and healthier? In a world-first experiment, journalist Shannon Harvey recruited a team of scientists to put mindful meditation to the test. Throughout her year of living mindfully Shannon is poked, prodded, scanned
Mental Health Week Launch
Join the Mental Health Association of Central Australia, Mental Illness Fellowship of Australia NT and headspace Alice Springs for the Central Australian launch of Mental Health Week. With a Welcome to Country, speakers, mental health information, music and refreshments. With a live performance by Xavia – musician // cellist // singer-songwriter Mental Health Week is
Carers Tea For Me
A free social morning tea to appreciate the carers in our community including information on how to support mental health and wellbeing and access Carer Gateway services. Please RSVP: info@mhaca.org.au or 89504600
All That Jazz
Fundraising Concert An outdoor jazz afternoon in support of the ‘Suicide Bereavement Support Group’ facilitated by the Mental Health Association of Central Australia (MHACA). Musicians are Nicola and Peter Gilham, Paul Box and includes students from St Philip’s College. Plus view the stunning Robert Czako mural in the chapel. This event is free but donations
Working Together To Keep Each Other Safe
Come together and remember those who have died by suicide, acknowledge those who have lost loved ones and hear about the work that is being done to keep people safe. With an Acknowledgement of Country, Smoking Ceremony, Speakers, Music and BBQ.
Morning Tea For Women’s Mental health
Join the Mental Health Association of Central Australia (MHACA), Mental Illness Fellowship of Australia NT (MIFANT) and Headspace Alice Springs to shine a spotlight on mental health and wellbeing during Women’s Health Week 2020. With cupcakes and cups of tea, speakers and information on mental health and wellbeing.
Mental Health Professionals Interagency
A bimonthly meeting for Alice Spring mental health professionals and service providers to come together and connect around mental health issues, health promotion, training and events. MHACA acknowledges the importance of sector networking, shared professional development opportunities, information sharing and working towards common goals in the provision of our services. Facilitating a Mental Health Professionals
Overcoming Adversity To Be Inspired
An International Women’s Day Event 12pm-1pm Tuesday 10th March Olive Pink Botanic Garden Gallery Feature Presentation: Rosemary Wanganeen With Welcome To Country By Kumalie Riley Rosemary Wanganeen is a proud SA Aboriginal woman. and founder of the Australian Institute for Loss and Grief. As a Griefologist, Rosemary brings over 30 years of personal and professional
Training for People with Lived Experience of Suicide Bereavement
The Mental Health Association Of Central Australia (MHACA) is establishing a Suicide Bereavement Support Group in 2020. As part of this project, we are offering free Specialist Suicide Loss and Grief Training delivered over two days to people with lived experience of suicide bereavement on 12 and 26 February 2020. The training is being led
Book Launch: Little Red Threat Book
The Central Australian Life Promotion Network (LPN) has recently redeveloped the Little Red Threat Book in consultation with community members. The book provides a community response to the concerning issue of suicide being used as a threat. Join the LPN and special guests to launch this important community resource. Followed by the Central Australia Life
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Mental Health First Aid
The Mental Health Association of Central Australia (MHACA) will be holding Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Mental Health First Aid (AMHFA) training between 8.30am to 4.30pm on the 11th & 12th February 2020 at the CASA Training Room at Suite 6, 5 Hartley St, Alice Springs. This training will teach you how to assist an
2019
Let’s Talk About Sexuality (Male Identifying Participants)
A FREE WORKSHOP FOR ADULTS WITH A DISABILITY This workshop has been designed to support male identifying adults (18+) with a cognitive disability or people on the autism spectrum to have greater understanding of sexuality and relationships. What will we learn about at the workshop? • What is sexuality? • Parts of the body and how it
Annual General Meeting
You are invited to the Mental Health Association of Central Australia Annual General Meeting. Membership Forms are available by calling our office on (08) 8950 4600 or via email: info@mhaca.org.au The forms can be picked up from the MHACA Office at 14 Lindsay Ave between 8:30am to 4pm and can be returned via post to
Let’s Talk About Sexuality (Female Identifying Participants)
A FREE WORKSHOP FOR ADULTS WITH A DISABILITY This workshop has been designed to support female identifying adults (18+) with a cognitive disability or people on the autism spectrum to have greater understanding of sexuality and relationships. What will we learn about at the workshop? • What is sexuality? • Parts of the body and how it
Sexuality and Disability Workshop
A Professional Development Workshop This workshop has been designed to assist respite/support workers and service providers support people with a disability to increase their understanding of sexuality, sexual health and relationships. Individuals on the autism spectrum or those with intellectual disability develop the same as any of us when it comes to sexuality. However, their
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Mental Health First Aid
The Mental Health Association of Central Australia (MHACA) will be holding Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Mental Health First Aid (ATSIMHFA) training between 8.30am to 4.30pm on the 18th & 19th November at the ASYASS Training Room at Shop 7, Diarama Village, Larapinta Drive. This training will teach you how to assist an Aboriginal or
Standard Mental Health First Aid
The Mental Health Association of Central Australia (MHACA) will be holding SMHFA training on the 21st & 22nd October 2019 at the ASYASS training room Shop 7 Diarama Village, Larapinta from 8.30 am to 4pm both days. Mental Health First Aid is the help provided to a person who is developing a mental health problem
Stretch & Relax For Mental Health
In our busy world taking time out, stretching and relaxing is great for our mental health! Join us on World Mental Health Day to stretch and relax on the lawns of Alice Springs Aquatic and Leisure Centre. There are two 40 minute classes at 10am and 12pm, followed by a healthy lunch and a swim
Morning Tea At MHACA
Community members are invited to join MHACA staff and participants for a shared morning tea. Learn more about the Peer Leader program, MHACA activities, upcoming training and support opportunities. Please RSVP at https://events.humanitix.com.au/morning-tea-at-mhaca
‘Mental’ Free Film Screening
It’s Mental Health Week! Join us for a free film screening of ‘Mental’, a 2012 Australian comedy-drama film directed and written by P. J. Hogan. It stars Toni Collette, Rebecca Gibney, Anthony LaPaglia, and Liev Schreiber. Rated M. With a welcome by Merrilee Cox, CEO of the Mental Health Association of Central Australia. The screening is FREE but please RSVP your seat as
Standard Mental Health First Aid
The Mental Health Association of Central Australia (MHACA) will be holding SMHFA training on the 10th & 11th September 2019 at the ASYASS training room Shop 7 Diarama Village, Larapinta from 8.30 am to 4pm both days. Mental Health First Aid is the help provided to a person who is developing a mental health problem
World Suicide Prevention Day Community Walk
Join the Mental Health Association Central Australia and the Central Australia Life Promotion Network for a community walk to commemorate World Suicide Prevention Day. Meet at the Todd River Lawns opposite Todd Tavern on Leichhardt Terrace for a Welcome to Country and Smoking Ceremony. The walk leaves at 5pm to Stott Terrace bridge and return, and is 1.6km along
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Mental Health First Aid
The Mental Health Association of Central Australia (MHACA) will be holding Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Mental Health First Aid (ATSIMHFA) training between 8.30am to 4.30pm on the 7th & 8th August at the ASYASS Training Room at Shop 7, Diarama Village, Larapinta Drive. This training will teach you how to assist an Aboriginal or
Standard Mental Health First Aid
Standard Mental Health First Aid Training Alice Springs The Mental Health Association of Central Australia (MHACA) will be holding SMHFA training on the 22nd & 23rd of July at The YSASS training room at Shop 7, Diarama Village, Larapinta Drive from 8.30 am to 4pm both days. Mental Health First Aid is the help provided
MENTAL HEALTH TRAINING CALENDAR FEB – JUNE 2019
MHACA 2019 Training Calendar Mental Illness affects 1 in 5 Australians. To raise awareness and reduce stigma associated with mental illness, MHACA delivers a range of courses throughout the year and if a standard program doesn’t meet your needs, we work with organisations to develop a program of training and development in mental health awareness
Standard Mental Health First Aid – May 2019
Attend a 12-hour Standard Mental Health First Aid (SMHFA) Course This course teaches first aid skills for adult members of the public to give initial help to adults experiencing mental health problems, in a mental health crisis situation, or in the early stages of a mental illness. Please see flyer and registration form attached for
2018
Mental Health Week 7 – 12th October 2018
Please see attached posters for upcoming events for Mental Health Week. MHW 2018 poster – community events new SLIP Launch of Suicide Prevention Strategy
World Suicide Prevention Day
Join us to commemorate World Suicide Prevention Day on the Alice Springs Town Council Lawns. Wednesday 12th September 2018 11 am – 1 pm Alice Springs Town Council Lawns Download Flyer
International Women’s Day
MHACA celebrated international women’s day (March 8th) with a morning tea joined by the minister for health, Natasha Kate Fyles and the MHACA committee board Chairperson Stephen Marshall, along with many valued participants. International Women’s Day is a time to reflect on progress made, to call for change and to celebrate acts of courage and determination by
2017
Annual General Meeting
Schizophrenia Awareness Week
Watch this space…!
2016
Painting unveiling
MHACA would like to invite our participants and friends to join us for the unveiling of a new painting by artists from Akeyulerre which was commissioned by MHACA for Mental Health Week 2016. We are excited to share the results of this wonderful partnership. The painting, titled ‘Watchful Eyes’, is about watching over people with mental health
2016 Annual General Meeting
The AGM of the Mental Health Association of Central Australia will be held on Wednesday the 2nd of November at 4.30pm, at 14 Lindsay Avenue, Alice Springs. All members, participants, carers and interested members of the public are invited to attend. Please ensure your membership is renewed prior to the AGM. Light refreshments will be provided. Please
The Art of Our Healing – celebrating Mental Health Week 2016
The Art of Our Healing is an exhibition of artwork created by participants of the Mental Health Association of Central Australia. It is on display at The Residency (corner Parsons and Hartley Streets, Alice Springs) from Monday 10 to Sunday 23 October 2016. Join us on Monday 10th October from 10am to 12 noon for
Stress Less in the Park
‘Stress Less in the Park’ is a community event celebrating Mental Health Week on the Alice Springs Hospital Lawns (opposite the Royal Flying Doctors Service) on Friday 14 October from 9am-12pm. Now in its third year ‘Stress Less in the Park’ is set to become a regular feature in the Alice Springs event calendar. It’s
World Suicide Prevention Day
CONNECT COMMUNICATE CARE The Mental Health Association of Central Australia, headspace, Mental Illness Fellowship Australia (NT), Mental Health Central Australia Health Service, Lifeline Central Australia and NPY Women’s Council with support from the Alice Springs Town Council, are holding a public event to raise awareness of suicide, one of the world’s largest public health problems.
Have a Cuppa with us at MHACA on R U OK? Day
On Thursday 8 September, MHACA will be hosting a morning tea to inspire use of that simple but important question “are you ok?” MHACA supports the message that R U OK?, a not for profit organisation promotes. Their vision for a world where we’re all connected and are protected from suicide is an important message
Hike 2 Halve Suicides: Larapinta Trek for Suicide Prevention Australia 2016
As part of the Larapinta Trek challenge, you will stand on ancient escarpments and gaze out upon the ochre-coloured landscapes of Central Australia. You will follow Aboriginal Dreaming tracks and trek beside one of the world’s oldest river systems. By day, you will experience the diversity of desert habitats and learn the unique history of
Black Dog Ride comes to Alice Springs
Black Dog Ride has opened registrations for their 2016 epic week long motorcycle ride from Alice Springs to Darwin.
NT Mental Health Coalition Forum
Opportunities for the Community Mental Health Sector in the NT
Pathways to Care: a Community Forum
The purpose of this forum is to: • provide basic skills in support for people and communities bereaved by suicide • further develop the capacity of the community to respond to suicide through coordinated care • provide a comprehensive understanding of the Standby response model • increase understanding about suicide bereavement through the contribution of