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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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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...

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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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MHACA New Board and Annual Report

The MHACA AGM was held on November 30 and attendees heard about the work of MHACA over the last year. The following members were appointed to the Board: Chairperson - Peter Riley Treasurer - Lavenia Saville General Member - Mary Menotti General Member - Ali Thorn...

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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...

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Stress Less in the Park a success.

More than 400 people attended the Stress Less in the Park event at the Civic Centre Lawns. 20 local service providers were present and providing engaging activities for event attendees, as well as providing information on how to access community support services. The...

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MHACA delivers the NT Aftercare Service — a free, voluntary and non-clinical program for non-Indigenous adults (18+) living in Alice Springs who have experienced a suicidal crisis.

💚 What is the NT Aftercare Service?
It’s a 3-month program offering inclusive, flexible and person-centred support. We welcome people from all backgrounds, including culturally and linguistically diverse communities and the LGBTQIA+ community.

💚 How we support you
Our team meets people where they are, focusing on safety, connection and recovery. Grounded in lived experience, our approach is based on respect, compassion and genuine care.
Support may include:
• Safety planning
• Help to make or attend appointments
• Referrals to clinical or community services
• A wellness and recovery plan
• Regular check-ins by phone, text or in person (your choice)

💚 For First Nations people:
A dedicated Aftercare Program is available through the Central Australian Aboriginal Congress. Both services work closely together to ensure safe and culturally appropriate referrals.

📩 Referrals
With verbal or written consent, referrals can be made by phone or email. We aim to respond within 24–48 hours (weekdays).

🚨 Important
The NT Aftercare Service is not a crisis service.
If someone’s life is in immediate danger, please call 000 or go directly to the hospital.

Contact the NT Aftercare Service at MHACA:
0447 884 324
recovery@mhaca.org.au
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MHACA delivers the NT Aftercare Service — a free, voluntary and non-clinical program for non-Indigenous adults (18+) living in Alice Springs who have experienced a suicidal crisis.

💚 What is the NT Aftercare Service?
It’s a 3-month program offering inclusive, flexible and person-centred support. We welcome people from all backgrounds, including culturally and linguistically diverse communities and the LGBTQIA+ community.

💚 How we support you
Our team meets people where they are, focusing on safety, connection and recovery. Grounded in lived experience, our approach is based on respect, compassion and genuine care.
Support may include:
• Safety planning
• Help to make or attend appointments
• Referrals to clinical or community services
• A wellness and recovery plan
• Regular check-ins by phone, text or in person (your choice)

💚 For First Nations people:
A dedicated Aftercare Program is available through the Central Australian Aboriginal Congress. Both services work closely together to ensure safe and culturally appropriate referrals.

📩 Referrals
With verbal or written consent, referrals can be made by phone or email. We aim to respond within 24–48 hours (weekdays).

🚨 Important
The NT Aftercare Service is not a crisis service.
If someone’s life is in immediate danger, please call 000 or go directly to the hospital.

Contact the NT Aftercare Service at MHACA:
0447 884 324
recovery@mhaca.org.au

FREE Youth Mental Health First Aid Training

Learn how to provide initial support to a young person who may be experiencing a mental health problem or crisis, until professional support is received or the crisis resolves.

📅 When: Tuesday 19 and Wednesday 20 May
⏰ Time: 8:15am – 14:30pm
📍 Where: Olive Pink Botanic Garden Meeting room (next to Bean Tree Café), 27 Tuncks Road, Alice Springs

Spots are limited – registration is essential. Book your place now at events.humanitix.com/youth-mental-health-first-aid-tue19-and-wed20-may-2026

*This training is open to anyone 18+.

For more information, email training@mhaca.org.au or call 8950 4600.

#suicidepreventiontraining #keepingeveryonesafe #MentalHealthMatters #YouthMentalHealthMatters
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FREE Youth Mental Health First Aid Training

Learn how to provide initial support to a young person who may be experiencing a mental health problem or crisis, until professional support is received or the crisis resolves. 

📅 When: Tuesday 19 and Wednesday 20 May
⏰ Time: 8:15am – 14:30pm
📍 Where: Olive Pink Botanic Garden Meeting room (next to Bean Tree Café), 27 Tuncks Road, Alice Springs

Spots are limited – registration is essential. Book your place now at https://events.humanitix.com/youth-mental-health-first-aid-tue19-and-wed20-may-2026

*This training is open to anyone 18+.

For more information, email training@mhaca.org.au or call 8950 4600.

#suicidepreventiontraining #keepingeveryonesafe #MentalHealthMatters #YouthMentalHealthMatters
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