

Connecting with the Community at City of Palmerston Library
Last month, our team had the privilege of spending time with the local community at the City of Palmerston Library. We set up an information stall and hosted a session focused on mental wellness and recovery support. The library is an ideal setting for connecting with community members in a relaxed, accessible environment. Throughout the afternoon, we had the opportunity to speak with residents, answer questions, and share information about the mental health and recovery supp
Dec 21 min read


Expression of Interest: Members – Justice-Involved Expert Panel
Mental Health Carers Australia (MHCA) is inviting Expressions of Interest for its Justice-Involved Expert Panel . The Justice-Involved Expert Panel aims to ensure that the voices of mental health carers, families, and kin who support individuals with experience of the justice system are heard —and that their lived experiences can help shape national mental health policy, service reform, and suicide prevention efforts . If you identify as a family member, carer, friend, suppor
Nov 111 min read


Young Leaders Making a Difference: Parap Primary School Fundraiser
Thank you to the exceptional Year 6 students from Parap Primary School who recently organised fundraising stalls to support MIFANT and raise awareness about mental health in their school community. Ekam, Aanshika, and their classmates demonstrated remarkable initiative and compassion by creating and running their fundraising efforts. What made the event even more special was seeing the entire school community come together - students, teachers, and families all rallying behin
Oct 281 min read


Join Our Management Committee
Help Shape the Future of Mental Health Support in Our Community At MIFANT, we believe that strong leadership and diverse perspectives are essential to creating meaningful change in mental health support. That's why we're excited to invite passionate individuals to join our Management Committee. Why Join Our Committee? Serving on MIFANT's Management Committee is an opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of individuals and families affected by mental illness. As a c
Oct 262 min read


Collective Canvas: Bringing Art and Mental Wellbeing to the Red Centre
MIFANT is thrilled to have been featured in The Centralian Today for our Collective Canvas sessions during Mental Health Week! We were privileged to host national artist Sarah Rowan, an award-winning speed painter, who toured the Red Centre throughout Mental Health Week. Sarah visited Alice Springs and Tennant Creek, running multiple engaging sessions with young people designed to inspire creativity and open conversations about mental wellbeing. The sessions were filled with
Oct 171 min read
