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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
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
Career Opportunity – Corporate Services Manager
We are looking for a detail oriented and highly proactive Corporate Services Manager who will be responsible for supporting the effective functioning of the organisation through the design, oversight and delivery of key organisational systems and strategies including: – Business and financial systems – Information and Communication Technology (ICT) strategy – Human Resource (HR) Systems
Career Opportunity – Suicide Prevention Project Officer
The Suicide Prevention Project Officer will work under the direction of the Health Promotion Unit Manager to coordinate the development and delivery of evidence-based, effective, and culturally safe suicide prevention initiatives. The Officer will play a key role in the identification of need and the implementation of projects in relation to suicide prevention across Central
Career Opportunity – Intake and Access Officer
The Intake and Access Officer is the key point of contact for access to MHACA’s services and assists members of the community to navigate the mental health service system. This role also provides support to eligible participants to test their eligibility for the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). The Intake and Access Officer will: Be
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
August 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 August Group Activities Calendar here To participate in
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 2021 To participate in
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Congratulations to MHACA Mental Health Recovery Support Worker, Lachlan Thompson (Locky) for winning the NT Mental Health Workers Award this week. Locky travelled to Darwin and received the award at Parliament House. The ceremony was hosted by the Northern Territory Mental Health Coalition.
Locky is a dedicated mental health support worker making a difference to the lives of people in Alice Springs with complex and enduring mental health conditions.
In particular, Locky provides support to Aboriginal men with chronic and persistent mental health conditions through the MHACA Men’s Yarning Circle program.
Locky facilitates the Men’s Yarning Circle activities which focus on decreasing the stigma associated with suicide. It provides a safe place for Aboriginal men to ‘yarn’ about mental health and provides supports which can help reduce stigma and feelings of shame.
Locky has facilitated the Yarning Circle activities since its inception and has been a key contributor to the programs’ success.
See a short video about the program at www.youtube.com/watch?v=M5n6NuV9Jrw and www.youtube.com/watch?v=lx9ee5Sgem4
Locky is committed to supporting participants improve their wellbeing and actively helps people work towards reaching their goals.
Well done Locky!
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Congratulations Locky - very well deserved!!
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Stress Less in the Park is tomorrow Friday 15 October. Come down to the Alice Springs Town Council Civic Centre Lawns between 10am-1pm and listen to some great music, speakers and learn more about the services that can support you here in Alice Springs. With free massages and the Alice Springs Reptile Centre.
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We had some great fun today at the Connect to Wellbeing event at the Alice Springs Aquatic and Leisure Centre for Mental Health Week.
Thanks to everyone who came and enjoyed the free aqua class, a waterslide and a shared healthy lunch. Thanks to the Alice Springs Town Council Healthy Communities Program for co-hosting the event.
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If you are in Alice Springs join us for two Mental Health Week events tomorrow, Wednesday 13 October.
Connect to Wellbeing – Fun at the Pool. 11 am-1 pm Wednesday 13 October. Exercise supports our wellbeing. Come to the Alice Springs Aquatic Centre for a gentle water exercise class, go on the waterslides or just have a swim. With a free healthy lunch.
Free entry to the Alice Springs Aquatic Centre between 11am-1pm.
Hosted by the Alice Springs Town Council and MHACA.
The Girl on the Bridge - Free film screening. 6 pm Wednesday 13 October. Alice Springs Cinema. The story of a young woman with the weight of a generation on her shoulders. Having survived her own suicidal struggles Jazz Thornton is a mental health activist, fighting to change how society and the system are dealing with young people like her. Ultimately this is a film about hope. It’s a film about redemption. It’s a challenge to all of us to try to understand.
Free but RSVP's essential: events.humanitix.com/tgotbscreening
Please note: this film explores the issue of young people and suicidal ideation. Support will be available at the screening for anyone who requires it. Find more information at www.thegirlonthebridgefilm.com.au/
#mentalhealthweek #alicesprings
It's Mental Health Week! Today parents and carers from the regular Baby Set Go class facilitated by the Alice Springs Town Council Healthy Communities Program, participated in a focused discussion on mental health at the Connect to Wellbeing event.
This was followed by a 30 minute exercise session and a shared morning tea.
For any parents or carers seeking further information on improving family wellbeing try the Beyond Blue online resource healthyfamilies.beyondblue.org.au/ or raisingchildren.net.au/
#mentalhealthweek #wellbeing #parenting
Community members are invited to Stress Less in the Park 10am-1pm Friday 15 October Alice Springs Town Council Civic Centre Lawns.
Stress Less in the Park is a feature of Mental Health Week and provides a focus on mental health and wellbeing. With speakers, music by Maddy, Xavia and Paul Ah Chee, stalls, kids activities including the Alice Springs Reptile Centre, food and drinks.
A free whole of community event.
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Despite the wild weather we had a great turnout for the Chamber of Commerce NT - Central Australia Business at Sunset event here at MHACA last night as part of October Business Month and Mental Health Month.
Attendees learnt more about workplace mental health as well as the work of MHACA, and watched MHACA's short video The Positive Influences of Music on Mental Health - www.youtube.com/watch?v=zvFTleuU51w
Thankyou to the local businesses that provided prize sponsorship on the night - Lhere Artepe Supermarkets, Club Eastside, Bunnings Alice Springs, Geoff Miers Garden Solutions and Lasseters.
Congratulations to Jarrod Wapper for taking the mental health survey and winning the Wellbeing Hamper.
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Great night!
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The Girl on the Bridge Film Screening. 6 pm Wednesday 13 October - Alice Springs Cinema. A Free Mental Health Week screening but RSVP's essential: events.humanitix.com/tgotbscreening
The story of a young woman with the weight of a generation on her shoulders. Having survived her own suicidal struggles Jazz Thornton is a mental health activist, fighting to change how society and the system are dealing with young people like her. Ultimately this is a film about hope. It’s a film about redemption. It’s a challenge to all of us to try to understand.
RSVP's essential: events.humanitix.com/tgotbscreening
Please note: this film explores the issue of young people and suicidal ideation. Support will be available at the screening for anyone who requires it. Find more information at www.thegirlonthebridgefilm.com.au/
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Connect to Wellbeing – Fun at the Pool. 11 am-1 pm Wednesday 13 October. Alice Springs Aquatic Centre.
Exercise supports our wellbeing. Come to the Aquatic Centre for a gentle water exercise class, go on the waterslides or just have a swim. Free entry to the Alice Springs Aquatic Centre between 11am-1pm.
Hosted by the Alice Springs Town Council and the Mental Health Association Central Australia. A Mental Health Week event.
Check out MHACA's October Mental Health Matters - with career opportunities & upcoming events - mailchi.mp/e9fb81bd3014/mental-health-matters-career-opportunities-upcoming-events
