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Mental Health Association Central Australia

Locality: Alice Springs, Northern Territory

Phone: +61 8 8950 4600

Address: 14 Lindsay Avenue 0870 Alice Springs, NT, Australia

Website: http://mhaca.org.au

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25.01.2022 This audigram is from Stress Less in the Park, a feature event of Mental Health Week that provides a community focus on mental health and wellbeing. The event aims to break down stigma in the community around mental health conditions, raise awareness about local service options and provide educational information for consumers and carers. The event is in its’ seventh year. 19 service providers were present and more than 350 people attended. The event included a Welcome to Co...untry, musical performances, kids activities, and refreshments. The event was organised by the Mental Health Association of Central Australia, with the support of a local committee, and implemented a COVID Safety Plan. A special thankyou to the Northern Territory PHN for your support of this event, and the Alice Springs Town Council. This audogram was produced by 8CCC.

25.01.2022 2020 - What a year! It was a big year for everyone's mental health and a big year at MHACA.

25.01.2022 Tomorrow is headspace day, a time for young people to focus on taking small steps for their mental health. We are lucky that we have headspace Alice Springs in our region to support young people and their mental health. Tune into headspace's group chat Wednesday October 21st @ 5.30pm NT Time bit.ly/2EGIb7u

23.01.2022 "My DID diagnosis means that so many things from my life now make sense. I have an explanation for things that were extraordinary. They can be explained, in many cases, because a particular action or behaviour turned out to be a Voice being triggered by something. It's very liberating. But the reality is it's very tough. It's a struggle not just for me, but for my family, close friends and my Voices. " Understanding the experiences of mental health conditions is important i...n ending the stigma around mental ill health. This is a first hand account of living with Dissociative Identity Disorder from the SANE Australia website. #endthestigma

23.01.2022 Mental health challenges are common yet many people do not seek professional help. The Mental Health Association of Central Australia wants to better understand the barriers that exist for people to seek help. Can you assist by completing this short 2 question survey? All entrants go into the draw to win a Bunnings voucher worth $100, to be drawn on Friday 27 November. The survey can be completed by NT residents. Take the survey at: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/RS25WG2

23.01.2022 MHACA had a great day at the Suns Out Heads Out event today organised by headspace Alice Springs with a focus on youth mental health. Lots of school students attended, and we hade a visit from Cheeky Dog from the Oral Health Service Central Australia..

19.01.2022 Come down for a special day of celebrating children on Sunday 25 October. There will be 25 stalls with different organisations from around town hosting FREE fun, interactive games and activities for children and families. The 2020 theme of Children’s Week is based on Article 15 of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child: ‘Children have the right to meet together and to join groups and organisations, as long as this does not stop other people from enjoying their rights.' Find out more information about local initiatives that support children at the Child Friendly Alice stall at the North end of the Todd Mall as part of the 25th October Market day.

18.01.2022 Today at MHACA participants enjoyed a shared healthy XMAS lunch. Participants received a small gift and a good time was had after what has been a very big year for everyone.

18.01.2022 Congratulations to Sarah Irwin who won the Lived Experience Award, and MHACA who won the Excellence in Mental Health Workplace Award at last week's NT Mental Health Week Community Awards in Darwin. Pictured with Sarah is Amanda Russelhuber who received the award on MHACA's behalf. #mentalhealthweek2020

17.01.2022 TRAVEL ALERT Have you recently travelled to SA? All of SA is now a declared COVID-19 hotspot. If you have been in SA within 14 days of your arrival in the NT, you must:... Contact the COVID-19 hotline 1800 008 002 and identify yourself as a person who has been in an area that has been declared a hotspot since you arrived in the NT If directed, you must submit to a test or assessment for COVID-19 infection Practice physical distancing (e.g. keep 1.5 metres away from others, if unwell stay home, sleep in a separate bedroom away from others, minimise contact with people) until 14 days has elapsed since your arrival in the NT. MHACA asks all participants and guests who have travelled to SA in the last 14 days to please refrain from coming to the MHACA building and follow the above health advice. If you are a participant of MHACA who has recently returned from South Australia and require support, please contact MHACA 89504600 More information at https://coronavirus.nt.gov.au/

16.01.2022 The mental health system is meant to be a safe and stigma free environment. However, for many it's the exact opposite. SANE Australia's Anne Deveson Research Centre has launched the results of their #OurTurnToSpeak survey. Learn how and where stigma affects people living with complex mental health issues: https://nationalstigmareportcard.com.au/ #StigmaAndMe

14.01.2022 Thank you to everyone who came to Stress Less In The Park on Friday. It was beautiful weather for the event, and more than 350 people attended. Stress Less in the Park is a feature event of Mental Health Week and provides a community focus on mental health and wellbeing. The event aims to break down stigma in the community around mental health conditions, raise awareness about local service options and provide educational information for consumers and carers. The event is in ...its’ seventh year. 18 service providers were present and sharing information with community members and Robyn Lambley MLA provided an opening address. The event also included a Welcome to Country, musical performances, kids activities, and refreshments. The event was organised by the Mental Health Association of Central Australia, with the support of a local committee, and implemented a COVID Safety Plan. A special thankyou to the Northern Territory PHN for your support of this event, and the Alice Springs Town Council.

13.01.2022 SANE Australia's Family, Friends and Carers Topic Tuesday online forum is 'Our rights as mental health carers'. 5.30-7pm NT time Tuesday 13 October. https://mhaca.saneforums.org//Online-Event-Our-/m-p/948576 Come and join us as we have a text-based chat with our friends at Mental Health Carers NSW about our basic rights as Carers. We will break down some of the jargon, and share strategies with one another on some of the resources available to us as Carers working alongside our Carer's rights.

11.01.2022 Tonight on the SANE Australia Friends, Family and Carers Forum the focus is on talking about carers and their rights. Join the conversation at https://mhaca.saneforums.org//Online-Event-Our-/m-p/948576 Mental Health Carers NSW will lead the discussion, will break down some of the jargon and share helpful strategies and resources to help you identify and understand your rights as carers.

10.01.2022 MHACA is facilitating a free professional development workshop that has been designed to assist respite/support workers and service providers to support people with a disability to increase their understanding of sexuality, sexual health and relationships. RSVP at https://events.humanitix.com/sexualityanddisability

07.01.2022 MHACA is pleased to announce a second FREE screening of the My Year Of Living Mindfully documentary at the Alice Springs Cinema 6pm Monday 30 November. In the midst of a global mental health crisis, millions of people have turned to mindfulness. But does it actually make us happier and healthier? In a world-first experiment, journalist Shannon Harvey recruited a team of scientists to put mindful meditation to the test. The first screening was during Mental Health Week and ma...ny people felt quite inspired by the film. The screening is FREE but people must RSVP to confirm their place and to fulfil COVID safety requirements. At the screening there will be a spacing of one seat between different groups of people. We encourage you to organise a group booking if you would like to sit with friends. For further information contact MHACA 89504600 or [email protected] Please RSVP at: https://events.humanitix.com/livingmindfully2

07.01.2022 Community members came together in Alice Springs on September 10th at the World Suicide Prevention Day event to remember those who have died by suicide, acknowledge those who have lost loved ones and to hear about the work that is being done to keep people safe in the Central Australian Region. Thankyou to 8CCC Community Radio 102.1fm - Alice Springs & Tennant Creek for producing this short audiogram, and event partners Central Australian Aboriginal Congress, Alice Springs To...wn Council, Tangentyere Men's Family Safety Group, Central Australia Life Promotion Network, DASA Alice Springs, and National Australians Indigenous Agency If you or someone you know needs help use phone and online Services Lifeline 13 11 14 www.lifeline.org.au Beyond Blue 1300 22 4636 www.beyondblue.org.au Available 24 hours a day In an emergency or high-risk situation call 000

05.01.2022 Check out MHACA's Latest Mental Health News and Upcoming Opportunities - https://mailchi.mp/052/mental-health-news-and-opportunities

04.01.2022 Healthy Bodies Support Healthy Minds! We know that physical exercise is an important tool in supporting good mental health. MHACA runs a weekly swimming group activity for participants which provides a social outing as well as exercise. Thankyou to instructor Lucinda Moody, from Healthy Communities, Alice Springs Town Council.