The Positive Influences of Music on Mental Health

“Music is a universal language for everyone, it helps relax people.” Brian Clyne

MHACA recently funded a music project to increase the wellbeing of our participants, acknowledging the positive and powerful influence that music has on peoples mental wellbeing. ‘Kututu’ in Pitjantjatjara means heart, and the foundation for the Kututu Wattleseeds is based in mediation and mindfulness from which music is then created.

MHACA would like to thank Lucia Swift of Sound Wellness for coordinating this project, Pin Rada for production and the MHACA participants for sharing their stories.

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Mental Health Association Central Australia
2 days ago
Mental Health Association Central Australia

As part of the global 16 Days of Activism campaign, the Women’s Safety Services of Central Australia is hosting two powerful workshops from Our Watch, aimed at ending gender-based violence and advancing gender equality. The workshops will run on Tuesday the 3rd December.

Session 1: Changing the Picture
Delivered by Toni Hawkins, this workshop will help participants understand:

• What are the drivers of domestic family and sexual violence (DFSV) against Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women are.
• Why there is a focus on prevention work for DFSV against Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women and the complexities that relate to this.
• The insidious nature of colonisation and its impact on all levels of society; and how to prevent the ongoing impacts of colonisation within their circle of influence.
• The essential actions that are needed to prevent violence against Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women.

Session2: Men in Focus
Led by Cameron Farshid McDonald, this session will cover:

• The prevalence and impacts of men’s violence against women
• The link between gender inequality, socially dominant forms of masculinity and men’s violence against women
• What is a primary prevention approach to ending men’s violence against women, guiding principles and essential actions
• How to respond to backlash and resistance and develop effective and engaging messaging

Tickets are $20 per session (morning/afternoon tea provided).

Date: Tuesday, 3rd December
Session 1 time: 8:30pm - 12:00pm
Session 2 time: 1.00pm – 4.30pm
Location: Doubletree Hilton, Alice Springs
Secure your spot now: www.eventbrite.com.au/e/16-days-of-activism-our-watch-workshops-tickets-1008941058867?aff=oddtdtc... ... See MoreSee Less

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Mental Health Association Central Australia
5 days ago
Mental Health Association Central Australia

Starting the weekend on a high note at MHACA’s Friday Music Connection! 🎶

Will on the mic and a full band played some great tunes and filled our Drop-in Center with a contagious vibrant energy. Music can be an easily accessible tool to lift your mood. We hope you get to enjoy some music over the weekend!

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Starting the weekend on a high note at MHACA’s Friday Music Connection! 🎶 Will on the mic and a full band played some great tunes and filled our Drop-in Center with a contagious vibrant energy. Music can be an easily accessible tool to lift your mood. We hope you get to enjoy some music over the weekend! #mentalhealthmatters #music #wellbeing
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