Mental Health Week Awards 2024
Thank you to all of those who participated in last nights NT Mental Health Awards event. Congratulations to all of the nominees and winners. Aboriginal Social and Emotional Wellbeing – […]
Mental Health Week 2024 Event Calendar
Member Update: MIFANT – Nightcliff Seabreeze Festival
Our members, Mental Illness Fellowship of Australia NT (MIFANT) held a stall at the recent Nightcliff Seabreeze Festival between 10-12th May. Staff found the opportunity to connect with the local community and discuss mental health services incredibly rewarding. Hearing success stories from old clients reminded the team of the positive impact they can have.
A particular good news story involved an old client who previously participated in services offered at the drop-in centre in Coconut Grove.
NTMHC Member Update
The Mission Australia Katherine team had the honour of attending the opening reception of the Minbala Mani Kantri | Our Mothers Country art exhibition at the Godinymayin Yijard Rivers Arts and Culture Centre. During this special event the NT Mental Health Week Tapestry was also presented and displayed as we celebrated the collaboration and creativity of the community, brought to life through the tapestry developed as part of the NT Mental Health Week activity facilitated by Mission Australia Katherine.
NTMHC responds to NDIS Review
For the past two years in partnership with other state and Territory peaks, the NT Mental Health Coalition has been advocating at a Territory and national level for the funding of psychosocial supports to meet the needs of Australians currently ineligible for the NDIS. NTMHC welcomes the NDIS Review Report released last week and has written a response.
NTMHC 2022-2023 Annual Report Presented At Our AGM
NT Mental Health Coalition held its Annual General Meeting on Thursday 16th November at Menzies School of Health Research in Darwin. The NTMHC 2022-2023 Annual Report was presented with comments from Anne Gawen as Chairperson, Dira Horne as Treasurer and Geoff Radford as CEO.
First NT Mental Health Week Awards Ceremony Held in Central Australia
This was the first year that the NT Mental Health Coalition held a Mental Health Awards Ceremony for Central Australia. The event which took place on October 30th was opened by Traditional Owner Benedict Stevens at Alice Springs Desert Park. 45 people were in attendance as Alice Springs Town Council Mayor Matt Paterson handed out the awards.
NT Mental Health Coalition CEO Geoff Radford Sheds Light on Mental Wellbeing in Katie Woolf Interview
Geoff Radford, CEO of the NT Mental Health Coalition sheds light on what Territorians can do to look after their wellbeing in an interview with Katie Woolf during NT Mental Health Week.
“By talking with our mates we can help reduce the stigma associated with mental health,” Geoff says.
NT Mental Health Week 2023 Top End Award Winners Announced
Congratulations to all nominees and the winners of the Mental Health Awards. Hon Lauren Moss MLA, Minister for Mental Health and Suicide Prevention hosted a launch and awards ceremony at Parliament House, celebrating the exceptional and inspiring contributions of individuals and teams in helping to improve the mental health and social and emotional wellbeing of Territorians.
One Week Until NT Mental Health Week!
Mental Health Week is a chance to increase awareness and help to reduce the stigma associated with mental ill-health by simply talking about it and getting involved in Mental Health Week activities.
Learn more about this year’s theme Celebrating Our Strengths and find out what’s happening around the NT and how you can get involved.