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D2DL Calendar March 2017
Calendar March 2017
February D2DL Calendar Out Now!
Check out the February Calendar jam packed with fun things to do. As usual, please book into activities at least one week in advance where possible. D2DL Calendar February 2017
Forming new habits
Do you make New Years resolutions? Statistics show that although 75% of New Years resolutions are kept for the first week of January and less than half make it through the first 6 months. Let’s talk about this topic during at our regular Tuesday talk. Helpful or harmful? You make the call! Are you interested
Carer Burnout!
The busy holiday period is over, which usually means it’s time that when burnout hits us. During this live chat we look at the warning signs of burn out and explores ways manage it.
Ending the Stigma of Mental Health Illnesses.
It is just a mental illness – I can help you understand….
Suicide Story wins the NT Fitzgerald Human Rights Award for Social Change
Our Suicide Story program was honoured to receive The Northern Territory Fitzgerald Human Rights award for Social Change last week in Darwin. We would like to extend a big thanks to the officials and judges for acknowledging the program with this prestigious award, among so many incredible nominations. We are very proud of ‘Suicide Story – Our
Launch of Watchful Eyes painting by Akeyulerre Healing Centre
We were very happy to have the ladies from the Akeyulerre Healing Centre visit yesterday, to celebrate the launch of a beautiful painting called “Watchful Eyes.” “Watchful Eyes” was commissioned by MHACA to celebrate Mental Health Week in 2016, and sponsored by a grant from the Northern Territory Government Community Benefit Fund. This painting was created by Margaret Turner, Patricia
Day to Day Living December 2016 – January 2017 Calendar Released!
MHACA offers a fantastic range of activities as part of our Day to Day Living program. Click on the calendar link below to see what’s on offer in December 2016 – January 2017. D2DL December 2016 – January 2017 Calendar Please contact us on 8950 4600 for further information, or if you would like to attend an activity.
Rosie Batty visits MHACA
We were very pleased to host Rosie Batty, domestic violence campaigner and the 2015 Australian of the Year, on Tuesday 8 November. Participants and staff were thrilled to hear Rosie speak and draw parallels with our own work to support victims of domestic violence. “Personal safety is vital to good mental health” according to our CEO Sabine Wedemeyer. A person
Stress Less in the Park – a fun morning out in Mental Health Week 2016
‘Stress Less in the Park’ was a fabulous morning celebrating Mental Health Week on the Alice Springs Hospital Lawns on Friday 14 October. The atmosphere was fantastic – everyone was smiling and soaking up the sunshine and the CAAMA live broadcast. The feedback from the public was really positive, and there was the best attendance from
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Is social media use impacting your mental health? Some good tips in this article from the Black Dog Institute encouraging 'safe' social media use.
“It is important to always reflect on the types of content you follow and the impact they have on your emotions to practice safe social media use. This is particularly true during moments of change in your life,” says Dr O’Dea.
www.blackdoginstitute.org.au/news/news-detail/2019/08/13/6-ways-to-use-social-media-for-your-ment...
6 ways to use social media for your mental health
Dr Bridianne O’Dea, Research Fellow at the Black Dog Institute, has a mission to improve mental health through technology. Here she explains how you can actually use social media to boost your menta...Learn valuable skills to be able to assist someone in distress at the next Standard Mental Health First Aid Course, 10th & 11th September. Email training@mhaca.org.au to register or for more information.
'Isabella has a strong, positive outlook on life. She is determined always to look forward and will say, “Well, this sad thing has happened, but I have to get on with my life.”
An interesting interview with Allan Fels, former Australian Competition and Consumer Commission chairman, and his daughter Isabella who has schizophrenia.
www.smh.com.au/national/allan-fels-and-his-eldest-daughter-isabella-who-was-diagnosed-with-schizo...
Allan Fels and his eldest daughter Isabella who was diagnosed with schizophrenia in her 20s
Despite a demanding public service career, Allan Fels, 77, always found time for his children, particularly Isabella, 48, who was diagnosed with schizophrenia in her 20s.Tomorrow night join SANE Australia's Carers Forum – Caring about, Not Caring For – Tuesday 20th of August 7-9pm AEST, which is 6.30pm NT time.
mhaca.saneforums.org/t5/Special-Events/Topic-Tuesday-Caring-about-not-caring-for-Tues-20-Aug-7pm-...
#LetsChalkAboutMentalHealth We need to reduce the stigma around mental ill health and suicide.
Some great photos from the Suicide Prevention Forum that was held over the last two days here in Alice Springs. MHACA is a member of the Central Australia Life Promotion Network, who organised this event.
Make sure you like the page to support suicide prevention work here in Central Australia.
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Tune in to tonight's Lived Experience Forum; Self Esteem & Mental Health – Tuesday 13th of August 7-9pm AEST which is 6.30pm Central Australian time.
mhaca.saneforums.org/t5/Special-Events/Topic-Tuesday-Self-Esteem-amp-Mental-Health-Tues-13th-Aug-...
Registration is still open for next weeks Suicide Prevention Forum at Olive Pink Botanic Garden in Alice Springs.
Day 1 (14th August) - the suicide prevention forum & threat workshop
Day 2 (15th August) - the suicide prevention networking opportunity to share ideas on how to move forward in suicide prevention work.
The purpose of the forum is to;
Showcase some of the strength-based initiatives and suicide prevention work that has been developed in Central Australia
Facilitate a workshop about suicide being used as a threat, an issue requiring special attention in this region
Bring service providers and community representatives together to plan a way forward
Ensure that presentations and participation give voice to Aboriginal peoples of Central Australia, members of the LGBTQIA+ community and people with a lived experience of suicide
The event is being organised by the Life Promotion Network (LPN). For a registration form or for more information contact Laurencia Grant - lagrant@redcross.org.au
A reminder to book in for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Mental Health First Aid Training 7th & 8th August. Email training@mhaca.org.au
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Check out this great resource developed by the Menzies School of Health Research talking about mental health. The video was developed with First Nations Australians in the Northern Territory (NT, Australia) to ensure that the messages are meaningful and appropriate for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
This video has been translated into EC Arrernte language spoken in Alice Springs (NT, Australia
www.youtube.com/watch?v=kkU5d6r_brU
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