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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 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
November 2018 Day2DayLiving Calendar
Calendar November 2018
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 OHalloran, Administrator of the Northern Territory at Government House on the
Day2DayLiving October 2018 Calendar
Calendar October 2018
Join us for World Suicide Prevention Day
Come and visit us at the Town Council Lawns on the 12th of September for World Suicide Prevention Day. Help us promote this important event by downloading the flyer.
SEPTEMBER D2DL ACTIVITIES CALENDAR 2018
Calendar September 2018
Day2DayLiving July 2018 Calendar
Calendar July 2018
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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...
consultations.health.gov.au
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...