Mental Health Association Central Australia

05/10/2026

🧶 FREE workshops next week! 🎨

We’re offering a series of free craft workshops for Mental Health Week at Plaza!

Take a break from your busy week, slow down and enjoy doing something creative. You can come along on your own or bring your workmates for a lunchtime team activity!

📅 Monday 12 October – Painted Purses
📅 Tuesday 13 October – Leathercraft
📅 Thursday 15 October – Basket Weaving

⏰ 12pm–1pm
📍 Stress Less Hub, Alice Plaza

Spots are limited, so make sure you register
👉 https://collections.humanitix.com/mental-health-week-2026

02/10/2026

Our 'No Shame in Getting Help' animation reminds us that everyone has times when they feel sad or overwhelmed. If those feelings don't go away, reaching out for support is a sign of strength, there is no shame in getting help.

If you or someone you know needs support, you can contact:
💛 13YARN – Australia's first national crisis support line for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander peoples, available 24/7.
📞 13 92 76 | http://www.13yarn.org.au

💛 Central Australian Aboriginal Congress – Culture Care Connect Su***de Prevention Program
📞 (08) 8950 4750

02/10/2026

📣 The latest edition of MHACA’s Mental Health Matters is out now! Catch up on the latest news, events and updates from MHACA and our community.

👉 Read the October edition - https://mailchi.mp/959f62ab80bb/mental-health-matters-5875512

01/10/2026

When we come together, we thrive. 💚

October is Mental Health Month — a great opportunity to strengthen awareness, start conversations and prioritise connection to support our mental health and wellbeing.

Check out Mental Health Australia’s October calendar and get inspired by some simple ways you can support your mental health and wellbeing throughout the month.

Download this free resource here:
https://www.mentalhealthaustralia.org.au/get-involved/world-mental-health-day/calendars/

29/09/2026

FREE Basket Weaving Workshop - Mental Health Week 2026

📅 Thursday 15 October
⏰ 12pm-1pm
📍 Stress Less Hub, Alice Plaza

Take a break to slow down during your day and learn how to weave a small basket.

Spots are limited. Register at https://events.humanitix.com/workshop-basket-weaving-2026

Check out other FREE workshops and activities during Mental Health Week:
• Monday 12 October - Painted Purses workshop
• Tuesday 13 October - Leathercraft workshop
• Friday 16 October - Stress Less in the Plaza event

In this hands-on workshop, you will weave a small basket while focusing on presence, process, and connection.

28/09/2026

FREE Workshop: Painted Purses - Mental Health Week 2026

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

Join us to paint a canvas that will then transform into a plastic-covered purse. No experience needed, just bring yourself and a willingness to slow down.

Spots are limited. Register at https://events.humanitix.com/workshop-painted-purses-2026

Check out other FREE workshops and activities during Mental Health Week:
• Tuesday 13 October - Leathercraft workshop
• Thursday 15 October - Basket weaving workshop
• Friday 16 October - Stress Less in the Plaza event

In this creative workshop, you will paint and decorate your own purse while enjoying a relaxed space to slow down, get creative and connect with others.

27/09/2026

FREE Leathercraft - Mental Health Week 2026

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

Spark your creativity in this 1-hour workshop and make a keyring or magnet. No experience needed, just bring yourself and a willingness to slow down.

Spots are limited. Register at https://events.humanitix.com/workshop-leather-craft-2026

Check out other FREE workshops and activities during Mental Health Week:
• Monday 12 October - Painted purses workshop
• Thursday 15 October - Basket weaving workshop
• Friday 16 October - Stress Less in the Plaza event

In this hands-on workshop, you will create your own leather key ring while learning some simple leather craft techniques.

25/09/2026

Stress Less in the Plaza is on Friday 16 October 10am-1pm at the Alice Plaza, Mparntwe/Alice Springs.

It is the feature event of Mental Health Week and focuses on promoting positive mental health, connection and wellbeing — while having a little fun along the way!

With speakers, information stalls from local services, live music, a dance fitness workshop, kids’ activities, a VR experience, free massages by Plaza Wellbeing Centre and more!

Everyone is welcome. Bring your family, friends, colleagues or come along on your own. Stay for a few minutes or enjoy the whole three hours. Come and Stress Less in the Plaza with us!

This free community event is supported by funding from the Northern Territory PHN through the Australian Government's PHN Program.

MHACA is a NT community managed organisation providing psychosocial support services, NDIS services & health promotion.

24/09/2026

Are you a mental health peer worker aged 45+?

Get involved in this study by Federation University Australia and share your experiences.

We're helping spread the word about an important study for mental health peer workers aged 45+

This study, being run by Federation University Australia focuses specifically on peer workers aged 45+ to explore the intersection of ageing, wellbeing, and peer mental health work - an experience that's often overlooked. It explores mental health peer worker’s wellbeing needs, how they use technology and what gets in the way of looking after themselves.

For more information about the study and participation, please see the attached flyer and follow the link (in comments) or scan the QR code to take part.

Know a friend or colleague who fits the criteria? Please share this with your network.

22/09/2026

A health worker from Central Australian Aboriginal Congress (CAAC) recently delivered a Diabetes Information Session for MHACA participants.

The session covered healthy eating, diabetes prevention and practical tips for living well with diabetes.

A big thank you to CAAC for sharing their knowledge and supporting the health and wellbeing of our participants!