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Career Opportunity – Housing and Homelessness Support Worker
MHACA has a long history of advocating for safe, secure, and affordable housing, and the need for adequate support for tenants with mental health difficulties. MHACA currently runs a Tenancy Support Program (TSP) and Coordinated Living on Arrernte Country (CLOAC). The Tenancy Support Program is a person-centred, short-term program that supports people who are homeless
Career Opportunity – Support Coordinator
MHACA’s Support Coordination Team assists NDIS participants with mental health difficulties and a permanent and significant disability to access quality formal and informal support services in their community. The Support Coordinator will have responsibility for establishing and maintaining a positive collaborative relationship with the participant. They will at times work with participants with complex needs
MHACA New Board and Annual Report
The MHACA AGM was held on November 30 and attendees heard about the work of MHACA over the last year. The following members were appointed to the Board: Chairperson – Peter Riley Treasurer – Lavenia Saville General Member – Mary Menotti General Member – Ali Thorn General Member – Susan Brooks General Member – Duncan
December 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 December Group Activities Calendar 2021 To participate in
Stress Less in the Park a success.
More than 400 people attended the Stress Less in the Park event at the Civic Centre Lawns. 20 local service providers were present and providing engaging activities for event attendees, as well as providing information on how to access community support services. The Alice Springs Reptile Centre did a presentation which was very popular and
November 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 November Group Activities Calendar To participate in MHACA
October 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 October Group Activities Calendar To participate in MHACA
September 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 September Group Activities Calendar To participate in MHACA
Creating Hope Through Action – World Suicide Prevention Day 2021
Central Australians will be demonstrating how we are working together to create hope though action for World Suicide Prevention Day, 11am Friday 10 September on the Council Chamber Lawns. ‘Creating Hope Through Action’ is the theme for this year’s event. It acknowledges that many individuals and organisations are working on suicide prevention initiatives in our
Celebrating Women’s Health Week in the Centre
Women are being encouraged to take time to focus on their health and wellbeing during Women’s Health Week 6-10 September. In Alice Springs community members are invited to come and meet the services supporting women in the Centre at a morning tea on the Flynn Uniting Church Lawns, Todd Mall. The event provides a focus
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This week SANE Australia's Topic Tuesday online forum is on supporting loved ones living with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD).
Join the conversation 5.30pm Tuesday 25 January (NT time) at mhaca.saneforums.org/t5/Special-Events/Topic-Tuesday-Supporting-loved-ones-living-with-BPD-Tuesda...
There are many people actively seeking support around caring for loved ones living with BPD, who often feel isolated and lost in this process.
Come together and ask any questions, as well as share experiences and strategies for self care whilst supporting a loved one living with BPD.
#mentalhealth #carers #borderlinepersonalitydisorder
This lovely chalk drawing was made at MHACA by Nola, which is about bush foods and caterpillars.
Have a happy, healthy, relaxing weekend!
#arttheraphy #mentalhealth #arrerntecountry
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Great colours Nola ❤️
Learn more about the work of MATES in Construction QLD & NT from Jason, who just completed the 4 hour Connector training.
MATES is an industry backed, research-based, suicide prevention and support program since 2008, operating in the Construction, Mining and Energy industry.
Addressing the rate of male suicide in the NT, in particular among construction workers, MATES seeks to build peer support structures in male-dominated workplaces.
#suicideprevention #constructionindustry
Do You Need Support For Your Mental Health?
www.youtube.com/watch?v=N-FZvDZslgk
Don't suffer in silence. Reach out to friends and family. See your GP or health care clinic and discuss support options or a mental health care plan.
You can utilise 24-hour online and phone support services like Lifeline 13 11 14 and Beyond Blue 1300 22 4636.
In case of an emergency or if a life is in danger contact 000
MHACA has collaborated with Women's Safety Services of Central Australia to develop a resource that takes a strengths based approach to what women can do to support their mental health. The resource includes a poster and an A5 flyer that provides more information on what you can do if you have too many problems.
If you would like a copy of the poster or the A5 flyers to display at your organisation contact MHACA 08 89504600 or WOSSCA.
#mentalhealth #genderbasedviolence #strengths #centralaustralia #mpwarnte
MHACA has collaborated with Women's Safety Services of Central Australia to develop a resource that takes a strengths based approach to what women can do to support their mental health. If you would like a copy of the poster or the A5 flyers to display at your organisation contact MHACA 08 89504600 or WOSSCA.
#mentalhealth #genderbasedviolence #strengths #centralaustralia #mpwarnte
If you are looking for some soothing stories to help you relax or get to sleep, check out Dreamy - Sleep Stories from First Nations Storytellers.
Dreamy | Sleep stories from First Nations storytellers
www.dreamysleep.com.au
These five soothing sleep stories created by contemporary First Nations storytellers will help you disconnect from your devices by connecting to Country.New year, new dates for the diary! Register now for one of Black Dog Institute's free webinars to access evidence-based mental health education wherever you are → bit.ly/39m7zfy
Stigma and shame continue to exist for many culturally and linguistically diverse community members.
"I grew up in a culture where many people don’t talk about mental health issues. So, it has always been hard to discuss my mental health journey with others. However, having navigated challenges and stigma around mental health issues to get support, I would like to share what I've learnt so others know they are not alone."
Read more at www.sane.org/information-stories/the-sane-blog/my-story/how-i-learnt-it-s-ok-to-get-help?
Eating well, exercising regularly, getting enough sleep, and reducing exposure to alcohol, smoking and other drugs support good mental health. Reducing stress, undertaking relaxation activities, keeping connected to others and spending time in nature all provide physical and mental health benefits.
For more information on supporting wellbeing go to mhaca.org.au/mentalhealthpromotion/communitywellbeing/healthyminds/
