MHACA has been awarded a Gold badge for the Small Workplaces category, for having maintained a ratio of 40% of staff with a current Mental Health First Aid Certificate!
We’re proud to report that currently 16 of our 21 staff have completed Mental Health First Aid in the last three years.
This week is #HealthyEatingWeek at MHACA. Check out our animation Good Food Helps Good Thinking which explores how maintaining a healthy diet can positively impact our mood and mental wellbeing.
For more information on healthy food choices, visit:
🥕 www.eatforhealth.gov.au
🥦 livelighter.com.au
The animation has also been translated into Arrernte and Walpiri: www.youtube.com/@mhaca0870/videos
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Do you enjoy working with people? We are seeking an Activities Officer who can bring some good energy to our Drop-in Centre and group activities. Someone who enjoys having yarns, playing games and assisting with participant support needs.
The Activities Officer will work as part of the Day Program team who support people who live with chronic and ongoing mental health challenges and psychosocial disability. The Day Program Team facilitates a Drop-in Centre for MHACA participants, where participants can access dignity facilities, computers, basic kitchen facilities, and an opportunity to socially connect with others. The Activities Officer helps facilitate a range of therapeutic and recreational group activities and supports the functioning of the Drop-in Centre and assists with food preparation and cleaning.
See the full position description and how to apply at www.mhaca.org.au/2026/02/20/day-program-activities-officer-4/
SALARY LEVEL: $88,970.98 – $95,736.61 (MHACA EBA/SCHADS Level 4) + 12% super
POSITION HOURS: 38 hours a week. Full-time and ongoing.
Applications close Wednesday 4 March 2026, but MHACA reserves the right to interview as suitable candidates apply, so get your application in early.
Mental Health Association of Central Australia
mhaca.org.au
MHACA provides psychosocial support services and educational programs aimed at enhancing mental health and well being of people living in Central Australia.0 CommentsComment on Facebook