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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

MHACA’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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Day Program Activities Officer

In keeping with MHACA’s vision, the Day Program promotes opportunities and choices for people with mental health difficulties in a supportive and facilitative environment that promotes recovery. It is a welcoming environment offering practical assistance and...

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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...

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Career Opportunity – Intake Officer

The Intake Officer is the key point of contact for access to MHACA services and assists members of the community to navigate the mental health service system. They will support referrals to services within MHACA and to appropriate external services if necessary. Key...

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Career Opportunity – Support Coordinator

MHACA’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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Taking Care of Worries

MHACA has collaborated with the Women’s Safety Services of Central Australia (WOSSCA) to develop a shared resource with MHACA. The project is inspired by providing mental health support to Aboriginal women who are experiencing or have experienced domestic and family...

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February 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...

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FREE Basket Weaving Workshop - Mental Health Week 2026

πŸ“… Thursday 15 October
⏰ 12pm-1pm
πŸ“ Stress Less Hub, Alice Plaza

Take a break to slow down during your day and learn how to weave a small basket.

Spots are limited. Register at events.humanitix.com/workshop-basket-weaving-2026

Check out other FREE workshops and activities during Mental Health Week:
β€’ Monday 12 October - Painted Purses workshop
β€’ Tuesday 13 October - Leathercraft workshop
β€’ Friday 16 October - Stress Less in the Plaza event
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FREE Basket Weaving Workshop - Mental Health Week 2026

πŸ“… Thursday 15 October
⏰ 12pm-1pm
πŸ“ Stress Less Hub, Alice Plaza

Take a break to slow down during your day and learn how to weave a small basket.

Spots are limited. Register at https://events.humanitix.com/workshop-basket-weaving-2026

Check out other FREE workshops and activities during Mental Health Week:
β€’  Monday 12 October - Painted Purses workshop
β€’  Tuesday 13 October - Leathercraft workshop
β€’  Friday 16 October - Stress Less in the Plaza event

FREE Workshop: Painted Purses - Mental Health Week 2026

πŸ“… Monday 12 October
⏰ 12pm-1pm
πŸ“ Stress Less Hub, Alice Plaza

Join us to paint a canvas that will then transform into a plastic-covered purse. No experience needed, just bring yourself and a willingness to slow down.

Spots are limited. Register at events.humanitix.com/workshop-painted-purses-2026

Check out other FREE workshops and activities during Mental Health Week:
β€’ Tuesday 13 October - Leathercraft workshop
β€’ Thursday 15 October - Basket weaving workshop
β€’ Friday 16 October - Stress Less in the Plaza event
... See MoreSee Less

FREE Workshop: Painted Purses - Mental Health Week 2026

πŸ“… Monday 12 October
⏰ 12pm-1pm
πŸ“ Stress Less Hub, Alice Plaza 

Join us to paint a canvas that will then transform into a plastic-covered purse. No experience needed, just bring yourself and a willingness to slow down.

Spots are limited. Register at https://events.humanitix.com/workshop-painted-purses-2026

Check out other FREE workshops and activities during Mental Health Week:
β€’  Tuesday 13 October - Leathercraft workshop
β€’  Thursday 15 October - Basket weaving workshop
β€’  Friday 16 October - Stress Less in the Plaza event
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