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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 personally and professionally as Peers. Currently all MHACA programs, including the Day Program, remain open
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 are homeless or at risk of homelessness in Alice Springs. The program will start
July 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 personally and professionally as Peers. Currently all MHACA programs, including the Day Program, remain open
June 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 personally and professionally as Peers. Currently all MHACA programs, including the Day Program, remain open
Schizophrenia Awareness Week 17-24 May
Schizophrenia is a common mental health condition which affects the way people think, feel and behave. Up to one in a 100 people experience schizophrenia worldwide, and it often develops between the late teenage years until the early 30’s but can occur at any time. There is a lot of stigma associated with schizophrenia which
May 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 personally and professionally as Peers. Currently all MHACA programs, including the Day Program, remain open
MHACA Services During COVID-19
The Mental Health Association of Central Australia (MHACA) is providing an essential service to people who have severe and complex mental health issues and will continue to support our participants through this difficult time. At this stage all our programs, including the Day Program, remain open with increased hygiene and physical distancing measures in place.
Mental Health Support During COVID-19
If you are feeling anxious or distressed, or are concerned about the mental health of someone else, MHACA can assist you to find the support you need in the local community and beyond. Phone 89504600 between 8am-4pm. Outside of these hours please use phone and online services that are available 24 hours a day. Lifeline
Looking after your mental health during the coronavirus pandemic
In recent weeks the global response to the outbreak of coronavirus (COVID-19) has escalated, making many people feel anxious and stressed. The Mental Health Association of Central Australia offers the following tips to help reduce anxiety during this time: Source information from credible sources Get information from official sources to avoid misinformation. For NT updates
March 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 personally and professionally as Peers. Download the March Group Activities Calendar To participate in MHACA group
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Congratulations to Natalie Connell for winning the MHACA NAIDOC Community Day wellbeing hamper. Natalie won the hamper by completing the 'Barriers to Seeking Help For Mental Health Challenges Survey'.
MHACA is proud to share our 2019-2020 Annual Report which was presented to our members this week at our AGM. See the report and understand more about the work of MHACA at mhaca.org.au/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/MHACA-Annual_Report-2019_2020-DS.pdf
The National Suicide Prevention Taskforce is seeking community feedback on the National Suicide Prevention Advisor's Interim Advice - online submissions are welcome until November 30 at:
consultations.health.gov.au/suicide-prevention-taskforce/national-suicide-prevention-taskforce-in...
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The site lists consultations that are run by the Department of Health and Ageing. On this site you can find, share or take part in consultations.There are 2 new employment opportunities at MHACA. We are recruiting for a Tenancy Support Worker and a NDIS Transition Support Worker. Find more information at mhaca.org.au/category/vacancies/ Applications due 30 November.
Do you have any thoughts to share on Australia's mental health system and services? Have your say on the National Mental Health Commission #Vision2030 Roadmap by December 4.HAVE YOUR SAY | The Commission’s #Vision2030 Roadmap consultation is NOW OPEN! We are connecting with all Australians to incorporate as wide a range of experience as possible when developing evidence-based responses to mental health and psychosocial wellbeing. Now is your chance to get involved and let us know the impact of Vision 2030 on you.
Survey open until 4 Dec 👉 consultation.mentalhealthcommission.gov.au/policy-projects/vision-2030-roadmap/
RSVP now for a free film screening of My Year Of Living Mindfully 6pm Monday 30 November at the Alice Springs Cinema - mailchi.mp/b7978e8fa0b1/free-film-screening-my-year-of-living-mindfully
The MHACA AGM is on Tuesday 24 of November 2020 at 4:30pm. Sign up to be a member of MHACA at mhaca.org.au/mhaca-membership/ and contact the MHACA office on 89504600 for Board Nomination Forms. Please RSVP by emailing info@mhaca.org.au or call 89504600.
"My DID diagnosis means that so many things from my life now make sense. I have an explanation for things that were extraordinary. They can be explained, in many cases, because a particular action or behaviour turned out to be a Voice being triggered by something. It's very liberating.
But the reality is it's very tough. It's a struggle – not just for me, but for my family, close friends and my Voices. "
Understanding the experiences of mental health conditions is important in ending the stigma around mental ill health. This is a first hand account of living with Dissociative Identity Disorder from the SANE Australia website.
#endthestigma
My life with dissociative identity disorder
www.sane.org
For some people, being diagnosed with dissociative identity disorder (DID) is a huge shock.It's frightening to find out you have 'personalities' in your head and they've been there for years, or th...MHACA is pleased to announce a second FREE screening of the My Year Of Living Mindfully documentary at the Alice Springs Cinema 6pm Monday 30 November.
In the midst of a global mental health crisis, millions of people have turned to mindfulness. But does it actually make us happier and healthier? In a world-first experiment, journalist Shannon Harvey recruited a team of scientists to put mindful meditation to the test.
The first screening was during Mental Health Week and many people felt quite inspired by the film.
The screening is FREE but people must RSVP to confirm their place and to fulfil COVID safety requirements. At the screening there will be a spacing of one seat between different groups of people. We encourage you to organise a group booking if you would like to sit with friends. For further information contact MHACA 89504600 or info@mhaca.org.au
Please RSVP at:
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My Year Of Living Mindfully - 2nd Screening, Alice Springs, 30th of November | Humanitix
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TRAVEL ALERT
Have you recently travelled to SA? All of SA is now a declared COVID-19 hotspot.
If you have been in SA within 14 days of your arrival in the NT, you must:
• Contact the COVID-19 hotline 1800 008 002 and identify yourself as a person who has been in an area that has been declared a hotspot since you arrived in the NT
• If directed, you must submit to a test or assessment for COVID-19 infection
• Practice physical distancing (e.g. keep 1.5 metres away from others, if unwell stay home, sleep in a separate bedroom away from others, minimise contact with people) until 14 days has elapsed since your arrival in the NT.
MHACA asks all participants and guests who have travelled to SA in the last 14 days to please refrain from coming to the MHACA building and follow the above health advice.
If you are a participant of MHACA who has recently returned from South Australia and require support, please contact MHACA 89504600
More information at coronavirus.nt.gov.au/
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Northern Territory Police have issued two men with infringement notices and moved them to the Howard Springs Quarantine Facility for breaching their quarantine requirements and completely disrespectin...