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January 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 January Calendar To participate in MHACA group activities you
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 personally and professionally as Peers. Download the December Group Activities Calendar To participate in MHACA group
Productivity Commission Inquiry into Mental Health Draft Report Release
The Productivity Commission Inquiry into Mental Health Draft Report was released 31st October. The Productivity Commission estimated that mental illness costs Australia $180 billion annually. It noted that the rate of mental health presentations at emergency departments has risen by about 70 per cent over the past 15 years. The draft report has “documented long-standing
Group Activities Calendar November
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 Group Activities Calendar November 2019 To participate in
Group Activities Calendar October
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 Group Activities Calendar October 2019 To participate in
Group Activities Calendar September
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 Group Activities Calendar September 2019 To participate in
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 has been delivering this community capacity building approach to remote communities across the
NDIS Transition Leaving People With Severe Mental Illness Behind
A report recently released by Community Mental Health Australia (CMHA) highlights some of the difficulties and barriers which are being experienced by people with a psychosocial disability in applying for the NDIS. MHACA is one of two organisations in the Northern Territory that have contributed data to the research being conducted by CMHA in conjunction
Day to Day Living Calendar March-May 2019
Day 2 Day Living (D2DL) 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. D2DL also provides an opportunity for participants to develop personally and professionally as Peers. Download the March – April – May D2DL Calendar For more information
Day2DayLiving December 2018 + January 2019 Calender
Calendar December 2018 – January 2019
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Movember Australia starts in a few days, with a focus on men's mental health, suicide prevention and prostate and testicular cancer. Check out this great video from Movember New Zealand!
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Check out MHACA's Latest Mental Health News and Upcoming Opportunities - mailchi.mp/05266815abbf/mental-health-news-and-opportunities
This audigram is from Stress Less in the Park, a feature event of Mental Health Week that provides a community focus on mental health and wellbeing. The event aims to break down stigma in the community around mental health conditions, raise awareness about local service options and provide educational information for consumers and carers.
The event is in its’ seventh year. 19 service providers were present and more than 350 people attended. The event included a Welcome to Country, musical performances, kids activities, and refreshments.
The event was organised by the Mental Health Association of Central Australia, with the support of a local committee, and implemented a COVID Safety Plan.
A special thankyou to the Northern Territory PHN for your support of this event, and the Alice Springs Town Council.
This audogram was produced by 8CCC.
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Thankyou to 8CCC Community Radio 102.1fm - Alice Springs & Tennant Creek for producing the audiogram
A special thankyou to the Northern Territory PHN for your support of this event, and the Alice Springs Town Council
Well done MHACA!!
Tonight on the SANE Australia Friends, Family and Carers Forum the focus is on talking about carers and their rights.
Join the conversation at mhaca.saneforums.org/t5/Special-Events/Online-Event-Our-rights-as-mental-health-carers-with-Menta...
Mental Health Carers NSW will lead the discussion, will break down some of the jargon and share helpful strategies and resources to help you identify and understand your rights as carers.
Community members came together in Alice Springs on September 10th at the World Suicide Prevention Day event to remember those who have died by suicide, acknowledge those who have lost loved ones and to hear about the work that is being done to keep people safe in the Central Australian Region.
Thankyou to 8CCC Community Radio 102.1fm - Alice Springs & Tennant Creek for producing this short audiogram, and event partners Central Australian Aboriginal Congress, Alice Springs Town Council, Tangentyere Men's Family Safety Group, Central Australia Life Promotion Network, DASA Alice Springs, and National Australians Indigenous Agency
If you or someone you know needs help use phone and online Services
Lifeline 13 11 14 www.lifeline.org.au
Beyond Blue 1300 22 4636 www.beyondblue.org.au
Available 24 hours a day
In an emergency or high-risk situation call 000
MHACA had a great day at the Suns Out Heads Out event today organised by headspace Alice Springs with a focus on youth mental health. Lots of school students attended, and we hade a visit from Cheeky Dog from the Oral Health Service Central Australia..
Come down for a special day of celebrating children on Sunday 25 October. There will be 25 stalls with different organisations from around town hosting FREE fun, interactive games and activities for children and families.
The 2020 theme of Children’s Week is based on Article 15 of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child: ‘Children have the right to meet together and to join groups and organisations, as long as this does not stop other people from enjoying their rights.'
Find out more information about local initiatives that support children at the Child Friendly Alice stall at the North end of the Todd Mall as part of the 25th October Market day.
Tomorrow is headspace day, a time for young people to focus on taking small steps for their mental health. We are lucky that we have headspace Alice Springs in our region to support young people and their mental health.
Tune into headspace's group chat Wednesday October 21st @ 5.30pm NT Time bit.ly/2EGIb7uTomorrow is headspace day, a time for young people to focus on taking small steps for their mental health.
Taking small steps, like making time each day to do things you love, can make a positive difference to your mental health.
Tune into headspace's group chat to find out how you can start taking small steps for your mental health.
Wednesday October 21st @ 7pm AEDT bit.ly/2EGIb7u
