Group Activities Calendar

November Group Activities Calendar

November Group Activities Calendar

Highlights in Novemberย include Alice Springs Christmas Showย weekend activity in the evening on Saturday 18 November. Lawn Bowling was also included as a new weekend activity on Saturday 11 November. MHACA participants are encouraged to RSVP as soon as possible as...

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October Group Activities Calendar

October Group Activities Calendar

Highlights in October include Mental Health Week between Monday 9 and Friday 13 October. MHACA is hosting a series of events during that week: MHACA's 30th birthday celebration on Monday 9, a Weaving workshop by Tjanpi Desert Weavers exclusively for MHACA participants...

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September Group Activities Calendar

September Group Activities Calendar

Highlights in September include Bird Show and Picnic at the Desert Park on Monday 18 September where MHACA participants can enjoy a day outdoors. Participants are invited to a planning session at 11am Wednesday 20 September in the Drop-in Centre to discuss activities....

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August Group Activities Calendar

August Group Activities Calendar

Highlights in August include Participant Wellbeing Day on Wednesday 23 August where MHACA participants are invited to an event that provides a focus on physical wellbeing. FOOTY 4 LIFE continues on throughout August as part of MHACAโ€™s Group Activities Calendar, and...

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July Group Activities Calendar

July Group Activities Calendar

The first week of July is National NAIDOC Week and participants are invited to attend the local community day on Monday July 3 at the Alice Springs Town Council Lawns. Participants will also be attending the Alice Springs Show on Saturday 8 July. FOOTY 4 LIFE...

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November Group Activities Calendar

June Group Activities Calendar

FOOTY 4 LIFE continues on throughout June as part of MHACA's Group Activities Calendar. Enjoy some gentle exercise at Footy 4 Life facilitated by AFL NT. This is for people of all abilities and uses the sport of AFL as a tool to improve physical and mental health....

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NT Health Nutritionist and Dietitian Maddy visited our Drop-in centre to talk about how we can keep our hearts healthy.

We explored how regular exercise, nutritious food, quality sleep, having regular heart health checks, and staying connected with others helps reduce the risk of heart disease.

Check these links from Heart Foundation for more tips on how to look after your heart:

โค๏ธ www.heartfoundation.org.au/heart-health-check-toolkit/aboriginal-torres-strait-islander-animation
โค๏ธ www.heartfoundation.org.au/

#hearthealth #mentalhealth #wellbeing #healthylifestyle #HeartHealthCheck #centralaustralia #alicesprings #Mhaca
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NT Health Nutritionist and Dietitian Maddy visited our Drop-in centre to talk about how we can keep our hearts healthy.

We explored how regular exercise, nutritious food, quality sleep, having regular heart health checks, and staying connected with others helps reduce the risk of heart disease.

Check these links from Heart Foundation for more tips on how to look after your heart:

โค๏ธ https://www.heartfoundation.org.au/heart-health-check-toolkit/aboriginal-torres-strait-islander-animation
โค๏ธ https://www.heartfoundation.org.au/

#HeartHealth #MentalHealth #Wellbeing #HealthyLifestyle #HeartHealthCheck #CentralAustralia #AliceSprings #MHACAImage attachment

โš ๏ธ TODAY: AusAlert National Test at 1:30pm NT time

At 1:30 pm NT time today, the AusAlert national test will activate on compatible mobile phones, tablets and smart watches across Australia.

Compatible devices will:
๐Ÿ”Š Play a loud, siren-like alarm for around 10 seconds โ€“ even if your device is on silent or Do Not Disturb
๐Ÿ“ณ Vibrate
๐Ÿ“„ Display a message clearly stating that this is only a test

The alarm is designed to get your attention and may be distressing for some people, including those affected by domestic, family and sexual violence, people living with PTSD, and those with sensory sensitivities.

If you or someone you support may be affected, consider:
โ˜‘Turning devices off or switching to aeroplane mode before the scheduled test time
โ˜‘ Leaving devices off for at least one hour
โ˜‘ Talking through a safety plan in advance if needed

You do not need to take any action if you receive the test alert.

For more information and accessible resources, visit ausalert.gov.au

#AusAlert #EmergencyPreparedness #NT
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โš ๏ธ TODAY: AusAlert National Test at 1:30pm NT time

At 1:30 pm NT time today, the AusAlert national test will activate on compatible mobile phones, tablets and smart watches across Australia.

Compatible devices will:
๐Ÿ”Š Play a loud, siren-like alarm for around 10 seconds โ€“ even if your device is on silent or Do Not Disturb
๐Ÿ“ณ Vibrate
๐Ÿ“„ Display a message clearly stating that this is only a test

The alarm is designed to get your attention and may be distressing for some people, including those affected by domestic, family and sexual violence, people living with PTSD, and those with sensory sensitivities.

If you or someone you support may be affected, consider:
โ˜‘Turning devices off or switching to aeroplane mode before the scheduled test time
โ˜‘ Leaving devices off for at least one hour
โ˜‘ Talking through a safety plan in advance if needed

You do not need to take any action if you receive the test alert.

For more information and accessible resources, visit ausalert.gov.au

#AusAlert #EmergencyPreparedness #NT
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