Mental Health Association Central Australia

29/09/2025

FREE Ceramic Painting Workshop - Mental Health Week 2025

📅 Tuesday 14 October
⏰ 12pm-1pm
📍 Stress Less Hub, Alice Plaza

Join Thalia from The Creative Space in this 1-hour workshop - the perfect opportunity to unwind during your lunch break!

Spots are limited. Register at https://events.humanitix.com/workshop-ceramic-painting

Check out other FREE workshops during Mental Health Week:
• Wednesday 15 October - Basket Weaving by Bcek Designs
• Thursday 16 October - Polymer Clay by Lauren Wilson Art

26/09/2025

MHACA got into the AFL spirit today with a Footy-Themed Day! 🏉💛💙 Staff and participants showed off their team pride in jerseys and colours and 'Horses' took out the win in our footy trivia 🏆

Now we’re all set for the big game tomorrow — enjoy the AFL Grand Final weekend!

25/09/2025

Support After Separation FREE Workshops

Relationships Australia Northern Territory is hosting 2 FREE sessions for parents and carers who have recently separated or are going through separation. The workshop will offer a space to talk about ways to look after yourself and your children and a chance to connect with others in a similar situation.

📅 Dates and times – Alice Springs
• Tuesday 7 October, 9:30am - 11:30am
• Wednesday 8 October, 5pm - 7pm
📍 Venue: Relationships Australia - NT, 2 Parsons Street, Alice Springs
☕ Light refreshments provided

🌐 Online
• Thursday 16 October, 5pm - 7pm

To book: register online at https://nt.relationships.org.au/index.php/services/support-after-separation. call 1300 458 600 or email receptionas@ra-nt.org.au.

25/09/2025

Mind Myth Busted 💥 Snap Out of it!

23/09/2025

headspace day is coming up! come down to our open day, see what our therapy rooms are like, get a glimpse at our clinic rooms, and meet our wonderful team.
Thursday 09/10/2025 - 3pm -6pm
74 Todd street

23/09/2025

Do you know someone making a difference in su***de prevention? Nominate them for the .

The Su***de Prevention Australia LiFE Awards aim to showcase the important work being done in states and territories across Australia by individuals and organisations to prevent su***de and support those who need it.

You can nominate someone who is making a difference in su***de prevention under one of the five categories: Communities in Action, Outstanding Contribution, Priority Populations, Innovative Practice & Research and Best Practice in Workplace : Best Practice in Workplace, Communities in Action, Innovative Practice & Research, Outstanding Contribution, and Priority Populations.

Find out how to submit a nomination at https://www.su***depreventionaust.org/life-awards

Nominations close on Monday 27 October.

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22/09/2025

It is estimated that at any point in time, 1 in 6 Australian workers will be living with mental illness.

Myths and misunderstandings about mental illness can lead to stigma and can be extremely damaging, especially within the workplace.

Reducing stigma through understanding the truth about mental illness leads to better outcomes for everyone 👇

Download our latest Workplace Toolkit and read our practical guide and resources for employers and employees 👉 https://bit.ly/3Vk8h4w

19/09/2025

MHACA participants and staff went on a two-day camp at Ross River Resort and enjoyed walks, cooking roo tails, playing footy, cricket and 8ball, good chats and being out in nature.

Thanks to Simo and Tommy from AFL Northern Territory for joining us. We had a great time!

Wishing you all a good weekend!

18/09/2025

MHACA is delivering Youth Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Mental Health First Aid 2-day course on Wednesday 8 and Thursday 9 October from 8:30am to 4pm at Mercure - Alice Springs Resort on 34 Stott Terrace.

Register at https://www.mhaca.org.au/services/training/ or email training@mhaca.org.au. Training is FREE for pensioners, higher education & VET students and Centrelink recipients.

Learn how to assist Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander young people who may be experiencing a mental health problem or mental health crisis until appropriate professional support is received or the crisis is
resolved.

***dePreventionTraining

ASIST is a two-day interactive workshop in su***de first-aid. ASIST teaches participants to recognise when someone may be at risk of su***de and work with them to create a plan that will support their immediate safety. Although ASIST is widely used by healthcare providers, participants don’t need ...

17/09/2025

Assistant Minister for Mental Health and Su***de Prevention the Hon Emma McBride MP visited MHACA last week and learnt more about the services we provide to people living with mental health challenges and experiencing suicidal distress, as well as our health promotion work in the community.

We thank the minister for her interest in MHACA and the broader Central Australian community.

17/09/2025

Join SANE for a free online webinar Finding Purpose After Service where it will explored how life changes after leaving Defence, the role of identity, and the importance of community in building a meaningful life beyond service.

Wednesday 17 September 7–8pm AEST 👉 6:30–7:30pm ACST (Northern Territory time).

Register at https://saneforums.org/t5/Events-and-updates/Finding-Purpose-After-Service-Free-Webinar/td-p/1720931

SANE offers phone and online support to people with recurring, persistent or complex mental health issues and trauma, and for their families, friends and communities.

16/09/2025

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the World Su***de Prevention Day Community Walk and Breakfast last Wednesday. The morning included a riverside walk, a shared breakfast, meaningful conversations, and a time to remember those we have lost.

Events like these remind us of the importance of coming together to support people in our community who may be struggling. Su***de is preventable, and by working together we can help create hope and connection.

This was a collaborative event with StandBy Support After Su***de, Central Australian Aboriginal Congress, Thirrili - Indigenous Su***de Postvention Service with the support of the Alice Springs Town Council.