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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 โ€˜Working Together to Keep Each Other Safeโ€™, 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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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...

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Working Together to Keep Each Other Safe

Central Australian community members are encouraged to continue โ€˜Working Together to Keep Each Other Safeโ€™ as part of World Suicide Prevention Day, Thursday 10th September 2020. The Mental Health Association of Central Australia (MHACA), in partnership with Central...

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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...

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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...

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Collaborative Living on Arrernte Country

The Mental Health Association of Central Australia is pleased to announce the beginning of a new intensive support and housing program CLOAC โ€“ Collaborative Living on Arrernte Country. The pilot program is targeted to assist people with mental health difficulties who...

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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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