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October Group Activities Calendar

October Group Activities Calendar

Highlights in October include: Mental Health Week: Plant Dyeing Workshop โ€“ Monday 13 October from 1pm to 3pm. Stress Less in the Plaza Community Event โ€“ Friday 17 October from 10am-1pm. Peer Reference Group โ€“ Monday 27 October from 11:30am -12:30pm. Mindfulness Water...

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September Group Activities Calendar

September Group Activities Calendar

Highlights in September include: Womenโ€™s Health Week Afternoon Tea โ€“ Monday, 1 September, from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm MHACA Camp at Ross River Resort โ€“ Wednesday, 3 September to Friday, 5 September Alice Springs Paralympic Games โ€“ Thursday, 4 September, from 10:00 am to...

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World Suicide Prevention Day – Community Walk and Breakfast

World Suicide Prevention Day – Community Walk and Breakfast

7am - 9am on Wednesday 10 September Sturt Park (opposite Casa Nostra), Mparntwe/Alice Springs Weโ€™re coming together to walk in solidarity, share stories, honor the lives of those weโ€™ve lost and learn how to support each other. The morning will include a peaceful...

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August Group Activities Calendar

August Group Activities Calendar

Highlights in August include Week Fair Day on Friday 8 August. The YES Survey will run from Monday 18 to Thursday 29 August, with a YES Burger Lunch on Friday 30 August. The YES Survey gives MHACA participants the opportunity to tell MHACA what weโ€™re doing well and...

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July Group Activities Calendar

July Group Activities Calendar

Highlights in July include activities during NAIDOC Week between Monday 7 and Friday 11 July. Weekend activities include the Alice Springs Show, Cinema, Ten Pin Bowling and a visit to Stanley Chasm. MHACAโ€™s Drop-in Centre will be closed on Friday 4 July for Public...

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June Group Activities Calendar

June Group Activities Calendar

June Highlights: New activities: Sports at the Y with Reclink every Tuesday at 11:30am - 12:30pm. Retro Renegades every second Friday at 1pm - 3pm, starting on Friday 13 June. Writing Circle every second Friday at 1pm - 3pm, starting on Friday 6 June. Finke Night...

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Men’s Health Week event

Men’s Health Week event

Men's Health Week community event is on Friday 13 June 11am-1pm at the Todd Mall as part of Menโ€™s Health Week. Letโ€™s come together for a relaxed time on the lawns to promote and support the mental health and wellbeing of men and boys in our communities. Everyone is...

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May Group Activities Calendar

May Group Activities Calendar

May Highlights: I Can Lead Training with Mandy & Mar (DAS) on Wednesday 14 May from 10am to 12pm. IDAHOBIT Community event on Friday 16 May from 11am to 2pm. The Foot Doctor from Central Australian Aboriginal Congress visit on Monday 19 May from 10am to 12pm....

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April Group Activities Calendar

April Group Activities Calendar

April Highlights: New Wednesday Activities include Games at MHACA, Lawn Bowls and a practice session at the Driving Range. DASA 40th Anniversary Community Event on Thursday 17 April 17 from 11am to 1pm. Special Footy Session at Alice Springs Correctional Centre with...

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March Group Activities Calendar

March Group Activities Calendar

Highlights in March include the new Women's Group activity every Tuesday from 10am to 12pm at the Drop-in Centre. It is a women-only group that creates a safe space for women to share their stories and meet others who are going through similar experiences. Weekend...

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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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