DASA Alice Springs

15/09/2025

We were pleased to have Marie-Clare Boothby MLA visit our service yesterday and see some of the work being done to reduce the incarceration of Aboriginal women through innovative and individualised rehabilitation support.

14/09/2025

Thank you to the Department of Health for your ongoing support!

10/09/2025

Just dropped! Anindilyakwa Healing Centre's July/August newsletter is jammed packed full of exciting news...check it out today!

10/09/2025

Thursday 11 September is R U OK?Day but we know that whether it’s a friend, family member, partner, or colleague , the people around us go through life’s ups and downs every day. That’s why we want everyone to feel confident to check in with the people they care about and Ask R U OK? Any Day.

10/09/2025

WORLD SU***DE PREVENTION DAY
Every year on 10 September, communities, organisations and governments across Australia and around the globe come together to mark World Su***de Prevention Day. It is a time to reflect, connect, and recommit to our shared goal of preventing su***de and spreading hope.
Led by the International Association for Su***de Prevention (IASP) and the World Health Organization, this year’s theme, ‘Changing the Narrative on Su***de’, challenges us to transform how we think and talk about su***de.
It’s a call to shift from silence and stigma to openness, empathy and action, to ensure those who are struggling feel heard, supported, and connected. Together, we can help create a future where more lives are saved and more stories are shared.
In Australia, su***de remains the leading cause of death among people aged 15–44. Every year, more than 3,000 Australians die by su***de, and over 55,000 make an attempt. These are not just numbers, they are families, friends, colleagues and communities.
Behind every statistic is a story.

Excerpt taken from https://www.su***depreventionaust.org/world-su***de-prevention-day/

08/09/2025

🚨 NEWS ALERT 🚨
DASA Outreach teams will be down at the ASTC lawns Fri 12th Sept from 9am hosting a free BBQ. Come on down, grab a sausage sanga and meet the team. Everyone is welcome!

08/09/2025

💚 International FASD Awareness Day 💚
9:09am on the 9th day of the 9th month is observed every year in recognition of the importance of being alcohol free for the nine months of a pregnancy
There is no known safe amount of alcohol which can be consumed during pregnancy and it is the responsibility of the whole community to support alcohol free pregnancies. Around the world, the month of September is recognised as FASD month to raise awareness about FASD and the importance of an alcohol free pregnancy.
For further information, please visit the National Organisation for Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders website -

NOFASD Australia’s mission is to provide a strong voice for individuals & families living with FASD & to promote prevention, intervention & management.

20/08/2025

Thanks St John for decking out these vehicles for us so that we can provide services and support to our remote clients in the far corners of the NT. 👏 🚌

DASA Alice Springs all smiles now they've got the keys to two freshly converted 4x4 vehicles 💚🚙✨

DASA has been supporting people across Central Australia since 1985, offering safe accommodation, rehab programs, and community education around alcohol and other drugs. Their work stretches far and wide - even out to Groote Eylandt - so reliable vehicles are an absolute must!

Our Vehicle Services team worked their magic with our Bus 4x4 conversions, turning standard vehicles into tough, off-road ready rides that are built to handle the red dirt, desert tracks and long distances of the Territory

We couldn’t be prouder to have supported such an important service. Here’s to safe travels and even stronger communities! 🌟

From rego and safety checks to massive conversions like this one, hit up our team to take care of your ride 🔗 https://www.stjohnnt.org.au/vehicle-services

14/08/2025

The DASA team is very proud to have received The John Augustus Award at the 2025 Probation & Community Corrections Officers' Association of Australia Inc Awards Night in Darwin yesterday. It is an honor for the Alternative to Custody program to be recognised for the work done to reduce the imprisonment and re-offending rates of Aboriginal women in the Northern Territory. The Alternative to Custody program operates as a modified therapeutic community, treating the women with dignity and respect, while addressing the whole needs of each individual. The evidence shows this approach is working and we look forward to extending this valuable work at the Anindilyakwa Healing Centre for Aboriginal men on Groote Eylandt.

The John Augustus Award

The awarded program/organisation may be selected from the following categories:

- outstanding achievement in caring for victims

- outstanding contribution to working with offenders

- outstanding contribution to engaging local communities

- outstanding commitment to diversity, or

- partnership of the year: best example of collaborative work across the criminal justice system


2025 CRITERIA FOR THE AWARD:

- the person or program/organization demonstrates an outstanding contribution

- the person or program/organization contributes to helping individuals

- the person or program/organization contributes to the community

- the person or program/organization contributes to the wider Criminal Justice System


Enormous thanks go out to the PACCOA team for recognising this work. It means a great deal to the DASA residents, staff and leadership.

14/08/2025

An exciting employment opportunity has popped up in our organisation! We are seeking a highly motivated person to fill a Case Manager position at our Alternative to Custody program in Alice Springs. If you think you'd make a great addition to our team, click the link below ⬇️ to apply.
First Nation peoples are encouraged to apply! ⚫️🟡🔴
https://dasa.applynow.net.au/jobs/298747

05/08/2025

Just released - June Outreach Newsletter - check it out today!
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05/08/2025