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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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November 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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October 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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September 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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Eating well, exercising regularly, getting enough sleep, and avoiding alcohol and smoking support our wellbeing. Smoking and alcohol are often used when people are under stress, but these addictive substances can make symptoms worse in the long run. Whilst they can create an immediate sense of relaxation, people who use them then experience withdrawal symptoms which can increase anxiety. Smoking is not recommended and Australian guidelines for alcohol use for healthy adults is no more than 2 standard drinks a day.

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Eating well, exercising regularly, getting enough sleep, and avoiding alcohol and smoking support our wellbeing. Smoking and alcohol are often used when people are under stress, but these addictive substances can make symptoms worse in the long run. Whilst they can create an immediate sense of relaxation, people who use them then experience withdrawal symptoms which can increase anxiety. Smoking is not recommended and Australian guidelines for alcohol use for healthy adults is no more than 2 standard drinks a day.

You can support your mental health by improving your physical health. Find more information, links and tips at https://bit.ly/3eXvc0J

#healthylifestyle #mentalhealth #wellbeing

If you need some support over the weekend reach out to friends and family or try some of the 24-hour phone and online services:

Lifeline 13 11 14 www.lifeline.org.au
Lifeline text service 0477 13 11 14
13 Yarn 13 92 76 www.13yarn.org.au
Kids Helpline Official 1800 55 1800 www.kidshelpline.com.au
MensLine Australia 1300 78 99 78 www.mensline.org.au
1800RESPECT 1800 737 732 www.1800respect.org.au
QLife Australia 1800 184 527 (3pm-12pm AEST) www.qlife.org.au

If a life is in danger, call 000.
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If you need some support over the weekend reach out to friends and family or try some of the 24-hour phone and online services:

Lifeline 13 11 14 www.lifeline.org.au
Lifeline text service 0477 13 11 14
13 Yarn 13 92 76 www.13yarn.org.au
Kids Helpline Official 1800 55 1800 www.kidshelpline.com.au
MensLine Australia 1300 78 99 78 www.mensline.org.au
1800RESPECT 1800 737 732 www.1800respect.org.au
QLife Australia 1800 184 527 (3pm-12pm AEST) www.qlife.org.au

If a life is in danger, call 000.
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