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Aboriginal Youth Mental Health First Aid 5+6 October

Aboriginal Youth Mental Health First Aid 5+6 October

MHACA will be delivering Aboriginal Youth Mental Health First Aid in Mparntwe - Alice Springs on 4 + 5 October 2022. Download the poster and registration form Places are limited so if you are interested in attending please return the form at your earliest convenience....

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All Abilities Community Walk

All Abilities Community Walk

A great time was had at our Healthy Bodies Support Healthy Minds Community Walk for people of all abilities in August at the ANZAC Oval. Participants enjoyed Footy 4 Life with AFL Central Australia and NO MORE AU, then joined in the walk around the oval which included...

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September Group Activities Calendar

September Group Activities Calendar

The monthly Group Activities program provides a range of therapeutic activities for people living with mental illness. It provides a focus on educational pursuits, personal development, living skills, social connection and includes recreational outings. The program is...

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Housing and Homelessness Support Worker

Housing and Homelessness Support Worker

The Housing and Homelessness Support Worker (HHSW) will work across MHACAโ€™s housing and homelessness programs specifically the Tenancy Support Program (TSP) and Housing and Psychosocial Support Program (HPSP). The TSP is a person-centred, short-term program that...

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August Group Activities Calendar

August Group Activities Calendar

The monthly Group Activities program provides a range of therapeutic activities for people living with mental illness. It provides a focus on educational pursuits, personal development, living skills, social connection and includes recreational outings. The program is...

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Training and Development Officer

Training and Development Officer

The Central Australian Suicide Prevention Training Program aims to increase the NT populationsโ€™ protective factors through training and education. It promotes awareness, literacy and intervention that can help to prevent escalating distress and the incidence of...

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Suicide Prevention Forum 1-2 June

Suicide Prevention Forum 1-2 June

MHACA organised a successful Suicide Prevention Forum at the Alice Springs Desert Park 1-2 June. The aim of the forum was to connect people, share the learnings from local programs that are working on addressing suicide, and have some good collective discussions that...

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Support Coordinator

Support Coordinator

MHACAโ€™s Support Coordination Team assists NDIS participants with mental health difficulties and a permanent and significant disability to access quality formal and informal support services in their community.The Support Coordinator will have responsibility for...

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International Women’s Day

International Women’s Day

More then 400 people attended the Equal Futures International Women's Day Event on Saturday 5 March at the Women's Museum of Australia. There were great speakers and performers including Kirra Voller, Katie Harder and the Splinter Sisters, information and market...

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Mental Health Recovery Support Worker

Mental Health Recovery Support Worker

MHACA is seeking a Mental Health Recovery Support Worker to work alongside participants experiencing mental illness to enhance the quality of their lives and ability to live independently with a focus on self-determined recovery. This requires assisting in setting...

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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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