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Housing and Homelessness Support Worker
The Housing and Homelessness Support Worker (HHSW) will work across MHACA’s housing and homelessness programs specifically the Tenancy Support Program (TSP) and Housing and Psychosocial Support Program (HPSP). The TSP is a person-centred, short-term program that supports people who are homeless or facing homelessness to find safe and secure accommodation. The HPSP is based on
August Group Activities Calendar
The monthly Group Activities program provides a range of therapeutic activities for people living with mental illness. It provides a focus on educational pursuits, personal development, living skills, social connection and includes recreational outings. The program is for participants with and without a NDIS Plan who have completed the MHACA intake interview. Download the August
Training and Development Officer
The Central Australian Suicide Prevention Training Program aims to increase the NT populations’ protective factors through training and education. It promotes awareness, literacy and intervention that can help to prevent escalating distress and the incidence of suicide behaviours in the community. The Training and Development Officer will develop and deliver a program of external training
July 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 July Group Activities Calendar Call 08 89504600 or email info@mhaca.org.au to
Suicide Prevention Forum 1-2 June
MHACA organised a successful Suicide Prevention Forum at the Alice Springs Desert Park 1-2 June. The aim of the forum was to connect people, share the learnings from local programs that are working on addressing suicide, and have some good collective discussions that support reducing suicides in our community. 67 people attended on the first
June 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 June Group Activities Calendar Call 08 89504600 or
May 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 May Group Activities Calendar Call 08 89504600 or
April 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 April Group Activities Calendar Call 08 89504600 or
International Women’s Day
More then 400 people attended the Equal Futures International Women’s Day Event on Saturday 5 March at the Women’s Museum of Australia. There were great speakers and performers including Kirra Voller, Katie Harder and the Splinter Sisters, information and market stalls and a Welcome to Country and Smoking Ceremony by Kumalie Riley. A demonstration by
March 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 March Group Activities Calendar To participate in MHACA
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#endthestigma - Eating Disorders
Eating disorders are more just than a person’s relationship with food. They are complex mental health disorders that often require intervention to support recovery.
Eating disorders are a range of psychological conditions that cause unhealthy eating habits to develop. They might start with an obsession with food, body weight, or body shape. Those with eating disorders can have a variety of symptoms. However, most include the severe restriction of food, food binges, or purging behaviours like vomiting or over-exercising.
Although eating disorders can affect people of any gender at any life stage, they’re most often reported in adolescents and young women. The number of people in Australia with an eating disorder at any given time is estimated to be around 1 million, or approximately 4% of the population.
In severe cases, eating disorders can cause serious health consequences. A range of treatments and supports are available. For more information go to Butterfly Foundation
#eatingdisorderecovery #mentalhealth
The National Mental Health Commission visited MHACA today to hear from our community how the Australian mental health and suicide prevention systems can be improved. MHACA participants appreciated the opportunity to share their thoughts and lived experiences.
More than 50 stakeholders including service and program providers, people with lived experience of mental illness and suicide, carers and family members attended the Making Connections community event and also provided feedback to the Commission. Thankyou to Aunty Sabella Kngwaraye Turner for the Welcome To Country.
If you missed todays event but would still like to contribute your thoughts take the survey on the Commission website at bit.ly/3SD55Ot
#mentalhealth #suicideprevention
Thank you for coming to see, talk and listen to us at MHACA today. Thank you for your care and support while with us. Really appreciate.
Check out MHACA's Mental Health Matters, with news and upcoming events - mailchi.mp/76e8c5c843bc/mental-health-matters-news-and-upcoming-events
Save the date! The local World Suicide Prevention Day event will be on Friday 9 September. With a Welcome To Country and Smoking Ceremony, speakers, stalls, music and food. For more info or to get involved email healthpromotion@mhaca.org.au
#WSPD #suicideprevention
The National Mental Health Commission is visiting Alice Springs next week. Join us for for the Making Connections community lunch 12 – 1:30pm, Thursday 11 August @ MHACA, 14 Lindsay Avenue. Please RSVP: shorturl.at/BLSTZ.
The invitation is open to those with a lived experience of mental illness and suicide, friends and family, service providers, and community leaders. Help shape the future of Australia's mental health and suicide prevention system by sharing your thoughts.
#mentalhealth #suicideprevention
It's been Homelessness Week this week. The NT has 12 times the national average rate of homelessness. If you, or someone you know needs housing support go to the Shelter Me website to see which services can help www.shelterme.org.au/
MHACA's Housing and Homelessness team took park in a Homelessness Week event along the Todd River on Tuesday. The event happened in collaboration with a range of community service providers. More than 60 people stopped to talk about MHACA's housing programs and the work that we do in the homelessness space. There was a great public turn out with lots of information available from local services who help support people out of homelessness and into safe, secure and stable housing.
#homelessnessweek #mentalhealth
Well done guys- this was a really positive event 🌞
We had a great time at our Healthy Bodies Support Healthy Minds Community Walk for people of all abilities today at ANZAC Oval. Participants enjoyed Footy 4 Life with AFL Central Australia and NO MORE AU, then joined in the walk around the oval which included an obstacle course followed by a healthy meal.
It was a beautiful day to be outside enjoying some gentle exercise and each others company.
#healthylifestyle #mentalhealth #allabilities
Come down to Anzac Oval today at 11am and join MHACA, AFL Central Australia and NO MORE AU on a Community Walk for people of all abilities. See you there!
Sorry we missed it! Hope the event was a success :)
MHACA is seeking a Housing and Homelessness Support Worker who will work across MHACA’s housing and homelessness programs, specifically the Tenancy Support Program and Housing and Psychosocial Support Program. For how to apply go to mhaca.org.au/housing-and-homelessness-support-worker/
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Work with individuals whose tenancy is at risk and provide advice to people who do not have a tenancy but are looking to establish one.
• Assist clients to explore their options in relation to obtaining housing and in overcoming barriers to securing and maintaining tenancies.
• Work with clients to develop the life skills and knowledge required to maintain tenancies.
• Conduct assessments of new program participants and work with them to develop plans to maximise their chances of maintaining their tenancy.
• Conduct referrals for program participants to appropriate programs and services both within and outside of MHACA.
• Support activities such as cooking, cleaning, budgeting, shopping, and personal grooming.
• Provide appropriate and correct tenancy related information to program participants and others, as necessary.
• Collaborate with other community partner organisations to achieve the participant’s recovery goals.
• Build capacity, utilise a strength- based approach and encourage self-determination and resilience
• Advocate on behalf of program participants and negotiate with Government and non-Government Services, landlords, co-tenants, and other housing providers.
• Attend internal and external meetings and advocate on behalf of MHACA as required by the Programs Manager,
• Actively participate in the organisation’s quality, safety and risk management activities,
• Take reasonable care for own safety and that of other people in the workplace,
• Any other duties which may reasonably be expected in relation to the role.
Download the position description and selection criteria at mhaca.org.au/housing-and-homelessness-support-worker/
Applications close 4pm Friday 12 August 2022.
Mental Health Association of Central Australia
mhaca.org.au
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It's Homelessness Week next week. Join MHACA and local service providers for a BBQ on Todd River Bank, 11am Tuesday 2 August.
With The Salvation Army Australia, Central Australian Aboriginal Family Legal Unit - CAAFLU, No More, Anglicare NT, Mission Australia, Community Housing Central Australia, Lutheran Care, Central Australian Women's Legal Service, NT Shelter and CatholicCare NT
In the Northern Territory, there are over 13,700 people experiencing homelessness on any given night. Homelessness Week aims to raise awareness of the impact of homelessness on Australia via national and local community events, including providing information on the importance of housing as a solution and educating communities on how they can make a difference.
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