2016
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
Free Mental Health First Aid Workshop for Men
During Men’s Health Week, the Mental Health Association of Central Australia is offering a free two day Mental Health First Aid workshop on 15 and 16 June 2016, specifically for men. The workshop will unpack topical mental health related illnesses such as depression, anxiety, psychosis and drug/alcohol related disorders. Participants will learn to recognise the
Wellness Walk and Fun Run, Sunday 22 May 2016
Did you know that exercise and socialising are both good ways to protect your mental health? The Mental Health Association of Central Australia, and the Alice Springs Running and Walking Club, invite you to join us to enjoy the physical, mental and social benefits of walking together as a group. We’ll be talking and walking,
SANE (Australia) Bereavement and Mental Illness Workshop
MHACA is pleased to announce that we will be hosting the Bereavement and Mental Illness Workshop that SANE is delivering across Australia, here in Alice Springs on Thursday 19 May 2016. The workshop is aimed at providing participants with knowledge and skills to better support family and friends of people with mental illness who have
Pathways to Care: a Community Forum
Understanding suicide bereavement and the capacity of this community to provide coordinated support and care to people bereaved through suicide in Central Australia
2015
MHACA Participants and Friends Christmas Party
MHACA would like to invite participants, staff and guests to our annual Christmas Party. Cost Participants: Free Guests: $49 RSVP Essential This is an alcohol free event
MHACA Annual General Meeting
All members, participants, carers and interested members of the public are invited to attend MHACA’s Annual General Meeting to be held on: Wednesday 28th October 2015 at 4.30 pm at 14 Lindsay Avenue, Alice Springs Please ensure your membership is renewed prior to the AGM. Refreshments will be provided. MHACA membership form 2015
Stress Less in the Park for Mental Health Week
‘Stress Less in the Park’ is a fun community event celebrating Mental Health Week at the Alice Springs Hospital Lawns (opposite the Royal Flying Doctors Service) on Friday 9 October from 10am-2pm. This year we have a fabulous range of wellbeing activities and entertainment for the Alice Springs community to enjoy, brought together by a
MHACA Open Day
MHACA invites the Community of Alice Springs to visit us at 14 Lindsay Ave, Eastside. Join us for some fun activities and see what we do. Our staff will be available to answer questions and provide information about MHACA’s programs and community supports. Visitors will be able to create their own Vision Boards for their