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The Positive Influences of Music on Mental Health

“Music is a universal language for everyone, it helps relax people.” Brian Clyne MHACA recently funded a music project to increase the wellbeing of our participants, acknowledging the positive and powerful influence that music has on peoples mental wellbeing. ‘Kututu’...

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February 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...

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January 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...

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Towards A Mentally Healthier New Year

A new year provides the opportunity for a fresh approach however often New Year’s resolutions don’t work as people can set goals that are hard to achieve, and then feel bad about themselves if they don’t achieve them. Be kind to yourself in 2021. Any small steps you...

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Provide feedback with the YES Survey

Have Your Say – Do the YES Survey!  Open December 1 – 18 The YES Survey is for MHACA participants to provide feedback that helps to improve services. It’s all about Your Experience of Service. The YES survey is voluntary and the information collected is anonymous....

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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...

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MHACA Annual Report 2019-2020

MHACA is proud to share our 2019-2020 Annual Report which was presented to members at the November AGM. See the report and understand more about the work of MHACA here

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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...

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Building Healthy Communities

Mental Health Week is a national event each year in October that aims to shine a spotlight on mental health in our communities. Mental Health Week provides an opportunity to increase mental health literacy, inform community members of the support services available...

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World Suicide Prevention Day 2020

More than 120 people attended ‘Working Together to Keep Each Other Safe’, the World Suicide Prevention Day event in Alice Springs on September 10. MHACA, in partnership with Central Australian Aboriginal Congress, National indigenous Australians Agency (NIAA), Drug...

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STRESS LESS IN THE PLAZA IS GOING AHEAD ON FRIDAY!

We're excited to bring our community together tomorrow for Stress Less in the Plaza for Mental Health Week 2026!

📅 Friday 16 October | 10am–1pm
📍 Alice Plaza, Mparntwe/Alice Springs

Come along for a FREE community event for all ages.

🎶 What's happening on the main stage?

• 10am: Event opens
• 10.15am: Welcome to Country and speakers
• 10.45am: Live music by Jamilee Ashenden
• 11.30am: Dance fitness with Charmaine
• 12pm: Live music by Dom Brinkley

🎨 Plus plenty of FREE activities!

• Face painting and arts & crafts with Central Craft
• Virtual Reality (VR) experience
• Free massages by Plaza Wellbeing Centre (11.30am–12.30pm)
• Free T-shirts and hats (10.30am–11.30am)
• Wellbeing tips and information stalls
• 8CCC live broadcast, clowning performance, cupcakes and free fruit!
• Roaming Polaroid photo booth.

Everyone is welcome.

👉 Event details: www.facebook.com/events/1064376202873612/

This free community event is funded by Northern Territory Primary Health Network through the Australian Government's PHN Program.

#MentalHealthWeek2026 #StressLessInThePlaza #MentalHealthMatters #CommunityWellbeing #AliceSprings #Mparntwe #MHACA
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