Mental Health Association Central Australia

Check out MHACA's June e-newsletter Mental Health Matters - https://mailchi.mp/36b1c864d272/mental-health-matters-5871621?e=059feff614

MHACA delivered in Tennant Creek.

10 people attended the safeYARN Su***de Prevention Training in Tennant Creek MHACA delivered on Wednesday 20 May.

This was the first of a series of training sessions planned for Tennant Creek as MHACA looks forward to continuing its support for the local community and advocating for improved mental health services across the Barkly region.

Thank you to everyone who attended and contributed to the session and to Marlungku - Kari Child and Family Centre for their support!

Check in with parents and ask them if they are doing ok - the new, the seasoned, the hopeful, the grieving, the blended, the chosen, the far‑from‑home and the ones doing their best in quiet ways 💛

This Parents' Day we honour every kind of parent - the new, the seasoned, the hopeful, the grieving, the blended, the chosen, the far‑from‑home, and the ones doing their best in quiet ways.

Don't forget to check in with the parents in your world today, and any day 💛

Big Day Out in Harmony is tomorrow! 🎉

Join the community celebration tomorrow Saturday 30 May at the Alice Springs Town Council from 12pm to 4pm.

A big thank you to Multicultural Community Services of Central Australia for organising this great day to celebrate multicultural diversity in Mparntwe/Alice Springs.

Come by MHACA’s health promotion stall to say hello and grab a free smoothie from our new smoothie bike! 🚲🥤 A fun reminder that a healthy lifestyle supports our overall wellbeing.

See you there!

TOMORROW!

Central Australian Aboriginal Congress is hosting a FREE community event tomorrow Friday 29 May at Alice Springs Town Council Lawns for World No To***co Day.

There will be stalls, activities and giveaways. Everyone is welcome!

Werte everyone!

Congress is hosting a FREE community event on Friday, 29 May at Alice Springs Town Council Lawns and you're invited! World No To***co Day will be observed on the 31 May 2026.

The theme for this year is "Unmasking the appeal - countering ni****ne and to***co addiction"

There will be stalls, activities and giveaways.

Come check us out!
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4-hour Su***de Prevention Training

Learn how to support someone who may be thinking about su***de and connect them to the help they need. The main focus of half-day training is understanding your role as a connector to additional support.

📅 When: Wednesday 15 July 2026
⏰ Time: 9am – 1pm
📍 Where: The Purple Shed at The Purple House , 15 Lindsay Avenue, East Side

Book your place now at https://events.humanitix.com/safetalk-wednesday-15-july-2026

☕ Tea, coffee and morning tea provided

For more information, email [email protected] or call 0437 947 257.

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headspace Alice Springs is hosting Parent and Carer Information Sessions throughout 2026.

These free sessions are designed to support parents, carers, and community members to better understand and support young people through a range of important topics including screen time and brain development, emotional wellbeing, neurodiversity, alcohol and other drugs, gender diversity and youth mental health.

Delivered by experienced clinicians, specialists, and educators, the sessions provide practical information, guidance and a space to learn and connect with others in the community.

Sessions are held at headspace Mparntwe (Alice Springs) and online via Zoom.

Scan the QR code on the flyer to book your spot.

This week is Schizophrenia Awareness Week 🧡

TODAY, MHACA is hosting a health promotion stall with information and resources about schizophrenia — come and have a chat with us.

Schizophrenia is a common mental health condition that can affect a person’s thinking, perceptions, and behaviour.

MHACA supports people experiencing a range of mental health challenges, including schizophrenia. Our Hearing Voices Group is a safe, understanding weekly support group for people who hear voices or experience intrusive thoughts. The group explores various support strategies and provides a safe space for participants to discuss their experiences.

It is possible to live a full and meaningful life while living with schizophrenia. If you are experiencing mental health challenges and would like to join group activities or receive individual support, contact us at [email protected] or call 8950 4600.

TOMORROW! FREE Su***de Prevention Training in Tennant Creek

Learn how to support someone who may be thinking about su***de and connect them to the help they need. The main focus of half-day training is understanding your role as a connector to additional support.

📅 When: Wednesday 20 May
⏰ Time: 12pm – 4pm
📍 Where: Marlungku - Kari Child and Family Centre (CFC), 37 Paterson Street (enter through Thompson Street)

Walk-ins are welcome, but you can also book your spot at https://events.humanitix.com/safeyarn-tennantcreek

☕ Tea, coffee and afternoon tea provided

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MHACA is seeking a Mental Health Recovery Worker (male identified)

Do you have a passion for supporting people in our community?

Mental Health Recovery Workers provide non-clinical supports to people living with mental health challenges and psychosocial disability. Recovery Workers provide participant-centred supports and assist participants in setting goals and actions as part of a Stay Strong Recovery Plan. The goals are individual to the person but may include things like developing or rediscovering social and living skills, access to training and employment opportunities and participation within the community through engagement in activities. The supports can be provided at MHACA, at the participants home or in the community. This position will be supporting male participants, including Aboriginal men, and as such is male identified to provide culturally responsive supports.

We are looking for someone who has case management or support work experience who can work with flexibly in a dynamic organisation. An ability to easily develop rapport with people from a range of backgrounds is essential.

See the full position description and how to apply at https://www.mhaca.org.au/2026/05/15/mental-health-recovery-worker-male-identified/

SALARY LEVEL: $88,970.98 – $95,736.61 (MHACA EBA/SCHADS Level 4) + 12% super
POSITION HOURS: 38 hours a week. Full-time and ongoing.

Applications close 4pm Thursday 28 May 2026, but MHACA reserves the right to interview as suitable candidates apply, so get your application in early. See less

Mental Health Recovery Worker (male identified) - Mental Health Association of Central Australia Do you have a passion for supporting people in our community? Join our leading Northern Territory community-managed organisation offering psychosocial support services, NDIS services, su***de prevention programs and health promotion […]