Mental Health Association Central Australia in Alice Springs, Northern Territory | Community organisation

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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24.01.2022 RSVP now for a free film screening of My Year Of Living Mindfully 6pm Monday 30 November at the Alice Springs Cinema - https://mailchi.mp//free-film-screening-my-year-of-living-

23.01.2022 As Schizophrenia Awareness Week comes to a close, if you haven't already, make sure you check out people's lived experience stories of living with schizophrenia, some great resources and support tips on the SANE Australia website! #endthestigma https://www.sane.org/spotlight-on/schizophrenia

23.01.2022 Thursday is craft at MHACA! A range of therapeutic group activities are available at MHACA which are focused on educational pursuits, personal development, and increasing living skills for people living with mental illness. Find out more about the group activities at https://mhaca.org.au/supportandrecovery/groupactivities/

22.01.2022 Well done to the two teams of MHACA staff and Board members who entered the Alice Springs Triathlon Club group event on the weekend which included swimming, running and cycling. Winning isn't always grinning! Lots of laughs and good times were had. Thanks Laurencia, Emma, David, Ali, Casper, Susan and Stephanie! Healthy bodies support healthy minds. #healthylifestyle #mentalhealth

22.01.2022 Congratulations to Natalie Connell for winning the MHACA NAIDOC Community Day wellbeing hamper. Natalie won the hamper by completing the 'Barriers to Seeking Help For Mental Health Challenges Survey'.

21.01.2022 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/

20.01.2022 It's Men's Health Week next week and MHACA has engaged Joe Williams to visit Alice Springs to provide motivational presentations at local high schools and speak at the Men's Mental Wellbeing BBQ on Thursday 17 June, 12pm Uniting Church Lawns Todd Mall. Joe Williams is a Wiradjuri/Wolgalu, First Nations man born in Cowra, NSW. He has had a 15 year span as a professional sports person, playing in the National Rugby League for South Sydney Rabbitohs, Penrith Panthers and Canter...bury Bulldogs before switching to professional boxing in 2009. Although forging a successful professional sporting career, Joe battled the majority of his life with suicidal ideation and Bi-Polar Disorder. Joe is an author having released his own autobiography titled Defying The Enemy Within in 2018 and in 2017 was named as finalist in the National Indigenous Human Rights Awards for his work with suicide prevention and fighting for equality for Australia’s First Nations people. Joe spends his time working to inspire youth through motivational speaking and has worked with disengaged youth in primary and secondary schools, drug and alcohol rehabilitation centres and gaols. #suicideprevention #MensHealthWeek

20.01.2022 There are 2 new employment opportunities at MHACA. We are recruiting for a Tenancy Support Worker and a NDIS Transition Support Worker. Find more information at https://mhaca.org.au/category/vacancies/ Applications due 30 November.

19.01.2022 MHACA had a great day at the NAIDOC Community Day on Friday! Lots of people dropped by the stall, received information about mental health, and participated in our short survey on barriers to seeking help for mental health challenges. MHACA participants enjoyed the event also. Well done to all organisations and community members who supported NAIDOC week activities in Alice Springs. #alwayswasalwayswillbe

19.01.2022 Next week is Mparntwe NAIDOC Week celebrations. There's lots of great events to participate in. MHACA will be at the Community Day on Friday 13th. See you there!

13.01.2022 Another great resource from the NPY Women’s Council Ngangkari Program. Tjanimaku Tjukurpa is a resource that promotes an understanding of mental health and healing.

13.01.2022 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

12.01.2022 Do you have any thoughts to share on Australia's mental health system and services? Have your say on the National Mental Health Commission #Vision2030 Roadmap by December 4.

11.01.2022 Today marks the beginning of NAIDOC Week 2020! It's a significant time to celebrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, histories and achievements. It's also an opportunity for everyone in Australia to reflect on and make a priority the social and emotional wellbeing of Indigenous Australians. Take part in the Alice Springs calendar of events, and we'll see you at the Community Day this Friday. #NAIDOC2020 #alwayswasalwayswillbe #alicesprings

10.01.2022 The MHACA AGM is on Tuesday 24 of November 2020 at 4:30pm. Sign up to be a member of MHACA at https://mhaca.org.au/mhaca-membership/ and contact the MHACA office on 89504600 for Board Nomination Forms. Please RSVP by emailing [email protected] or call 89504600.

09.01.2022 MHACA is proud to share our 2019-2020 Annual Report which was presented to our members this week at our AGM. See the report and understand more about the work of MHACA at https://mhaca.org.au//13/MHACA-Annual_Report-2019_2020-DS.

08.01.2022 Suicide Prevention Project Officer The Suicide Prevention Project Officer will work under the direction of the Health Promotion Unit Manager to coordinate the development and delivery of evidence-based, effective, and culturally safe suicide prevention initiatives. The Officer will play a key role in the identification of need and the implementation of projects in relation to suicide prevention across Central Australia. Applications due 4pm June 4. For the position description and how to apply go to https://mhaca.org.au/career-opportunity-suicide-prevention/

05.01.2022 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

05.01.2022 Today is World No Tobacco Day. #CommitToQuit Did you know that compared with the general population, people with mental illness have higher smoking rates, higher levels of nicotine dependence, and a disproportionate health and financial burden from smoking? Get support to quit smoking at https://www.quit.org.au/ and https://www.cancercouncil.com.au//smoking/quitting-smoking/

04.01.2022 "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

02.01.2022 Whilst we all feel a range of emotions and can feel sad, stressed or down from time to time, some people can experience these symptoms for long periods. Depression is a mood disorder that can cause persistent feelings of sadness and a loss of interest in life activities. It can be a serious condition that can affect both your physical and mental health. Symptoms can include: Feeling sad, low or down Loss of energy or increased fatigue... Loss of interest in activities Trouble sleeping Difficulty concentrating Feeling worthlessness Increased or decreased appetite Thoughts of suicide If you have felt some of these symptoms for more than 2 weeks it is important to see your GP to discuss your health. Depression is a treatable condition, and there are a range of effective treatments and health professionals who can help. Find more information at: Beyond Blue https://www.beyondblue.org.au/ Black Dog Institute https://www.blackdoginstitute.org.au/

02.01.2022 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

01.01.2022 The National Suicide Prevention Taskforce is seeking community feedback on the National Suicide Prevention Advisor's Interim Advice - online submissions are welcome until November 30 at: https://consultations.health.gov.au//national-suicide-pr/