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Productivity Commission Draft Report Into Mental Health

Public comment closed this week to the Australian Productivity Commission Draft Report Into Mental Health. MHACA was broadly supportive of the draft report, however highlighted some key concerns in our submission: The draft report does not consider in depth the very...

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Suicide Story Evaluation – Strong Evidence of Impact

Suicide Story is a program that was developed by the Mental Health Association of Central Australia (MHACA) in conjunction with Aboriginal people from the Central Australian and Barkly regions, following a spate of suicides in those areas in the early 2000’s. MHACA...

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Mental Health Worker of the Year

MHACA has been busy celebrating 2018 Mental Health Week. A highlight this year was recognition of the wonderful contribution Kath Broadbent has made to the mental health sector over many years. She was awarded Mental Health Worker of the Year by the Hon. Vicki...

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Mental Health Association Central Australia
2 days ago
Mental Health Association Central Australia

MHACA is seeking a Mental Health Recovery Worker (male identified)

Do you have a passion for supporting people in our community?

Mental Health Recovery Workers provide non-clinical supports to people living with mental health challenges and psychosocial disability. Recovery Workers assist participants in setting goals and actions as part of a Stay Strong Recovery Plan. The goals are individual to the person but may include things like developing or rediscovering social and living skills, access to training and employment opportunities and participation within the community through engagement in activities. The supports can provided at MHACA, at the participants home or in the community. This position will be supporting male participants, including Aboriginal men, and as such is male identified to provide culturally responsive supports.

We are looking for someone who has case management or support work experience who can work with flexibly in a dynamic organisation. An ability to easily develop rapport with people from a range of backgrounds is essential.

See the full position description and how to apply at www.mhaca.org.au/2026/09/18/mental-health-recovery-worker-male-identified-2/

SALARY LEVEL: $93,201.99 – $100,286.94 (MHACA EBA/SCHADS Level 4) + 12% super
POSITION HOURS: 38 hours a week. Full-time and ongoing.

Applications close 9am Monday 5 October 2026, but MHACA reserves the right to interview as suitable candidates apply, so get your application in early. ... See MoreSee Less

MHACA is seeking a Mental Health Recovery Worker (male identified) Do you have a passion for supporting people in our community? Mental Health Recovery Workers provide non-clinical supports to people living with mental health challenges and psychosocial disability. Recovery Workers assist participants in setting goals and actions as part of a Stay Strong Recovery Plan. The goals are individual to the person but may include things like developing or rediscovering social and living skills, access to training and employment opportunities and participation within the community through engagement in activities. The supports can provided at MHACA, at the participants home or in the community. This position will be supporting male participants, including Aboriginal men, and as such is male identified to provide culturally responsive supports. We are looking for someone who has case management or support work experience who can work with flexibly in a dynamic organisation. An ability to easily develop rapport with people from a range of backgrounds is essential. See the full position description and how to apply at https://www.mhaca.org.au/2026/09/18/mental-health-recovery-worker-male-identified-2/ SALARY LEVEL: $93,201.99 – $100,286.94 (MHACA EBA/SCHADS Level 4) + 12% super POSITION HOURS: 38 hours a week. Full-time and ongoing. Applications close 9am Monday 5 October 2026, but MHACA reserves the right to interview as suitable candidates apply, so get your application in early.
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Mental Health Association Central Australia is with St Philip's College, Alice Springs.
2 days ago
Mental Health Association Central Australia

Any day is a good day to ask, “What lifts your mood?” 💛

We got so much inspiration from the students at St Philip's College, Alice Springs at their recent Wellbeing Event. Check out some of the reflections they shared about the things that lift their mood, help them feel connected and support their wellbeing.

It’s great to see a school community making mental health and wellbeing a priority!

#MentalHealth #Wellbeing #WhatLiftsYourMood #YouthWellbeing #CommunityConnection #AliceSprings #Mparntwe #MHACA ... See MoreSee Less

Any day is a good day to ask, “What lifts your mood?” 💛 We got so much inspiration from the students at St Philips College, Alice Springs at their recent Wellbeing Event. Check out some of the reflections they shared about the things that lift their mood, help them feel connected and support their wellbeing. It’s great to see a school community making mental health and wellbeing a priority! #MentalHealth #Wellbeing #WhatLiftsYourMood #YouthWellbeing #CommunityConnection #AliceSprings #Mparntwe #MHACA
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