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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 β€˜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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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 β€˜Working Together to Keep Each Other Safe’ 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 – Collaborative Living on Arrernte Country. The pilot program is targeted to assist people with mental health difficulties who...

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This week is Schizophrenia Awareness Week 🧑

TODAY, MHACA is hosting a health promotion stall with information and resources about schizophrenia β€” come and have a chat with us.

Schizophrenia is a common mental health condition that can affect a person’s thinking, perceptions, and behaviour.

MHACA supports people experiencing a range of mental health challenges, including schizophrenia. Our Hearing Voices Group is a safe, understanding weekly support group for people who hear voices or experience intrusive thoughts. The group explores various support strategies and provides a safe space for participants to discuss their experiences.

It is possible to live a full and meaningful life while living with schizophrenia. If you are experiencing mental health challenges and would like to join group activities or receive individual support, contact us at intake@mhaca.org.au or call 8950 4600.
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This week is Schizophrenia Awareness Week 🧑

TODAY, MHACA is hosting a health promotion stall with information and resources about schizophrenia β€” come and have a chat with us.

Schizophrenia is a common mental health condition that can affect a person’s thinking, perceptions, and behaviour.

MHACA supports people experiencing a range of mental health challenges, including schizophrenia. Our Hearing Voices Group is a safe, understanding weekly support group for people who hear voices or experience intrusive thoughts. The group explores various support strategies and provides a safe space for participants to discuss their experiences.

It is possible to live a full and meaningful life while living with schizophrenia. If you are experiencing mental health challenges and would like to join group activities or receive individual support, contact us at intake@mhaca.org.au or call 8950 4600.

TOMORROW! FREE Suicide Prevention Training in Tennant Creek

Learn how to support someone who may be thinking about suicide and connect them to the help they need. The main focus of #safeyarn half-day training is understanding your role as a connector to additional support.

πŸ“… When: Wednesday 20 May
⏰ Time: 12pm – 4pm
πŸ“ Where: Marlungku - Kari Child and Family Centre (CFC), 37 Paterson Street (enter through Thompson Street)

Walk-ins are welcome, but you can also book your spot at events.humanitix.com/safeyarn-tennantcreek

β˜• Tea, coffee and afternoon tea provided

#SuicidePreventionTraining #keepingeveryonesafe #mentalhealthmatters
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TOMORROW! FREE Suicide Prevention Training in Tennant Creek 

Learn how to support someone who may be thinking about suicide and connect them to the help they need. The main focus of #safeYARN half-day training is understanding your role as a connector to additional support.

πŸ“… When: Wednesday 20 May
⏰ Time: 12pm – 4pm
πŸ“ Where: Marlungku - Kari Child and Family Centre (CFC), 37 Paterson Street (enter through Thompson Street)

Walk-ins are welcome, but you can also book your spot at https://events.humanitix.com/safeyarn-tennantcreek

β˜• Tea, coffee and afternoon tea provided

#suicidepreventiontraining #keepingeveryonesafe #MentalHealthMatters
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