EVENTS
Schizophrenia Awareness Week
May 19th - May 26th 2019
Each year MIFA(NT), together with Mental Illness Fellowship of Australia and the Fellowships around the nation, host Schizophrenia Awareness Week.. The week aims to:
- Raise community awareness of Schizophrenia and other mental illnesses
- Raise community awareness about the impact of mental illness on families/ carers
- Foster hopefulness and confidence
- Encourage understanding and acceptance and encourage people experiencing mental health issues to seek help.
We do this through a range of activities and events across the NT. Help us to raise awareness and reduce the stigma surrounding mental illness.
- Monday 20 May: Official launch of SAW
Raintree Park Event - Mental Health Information Stalls
and much more.
Time: 9:30am - 1:00pm
- Tuesday 21 May: Information stalls and entertainment in Alice Springs
When: 11:00am - 1:00pm
- Tuesday 22 May: Cool Program
Where: Meet at miPlace centre (2/273 Bagot Rd, Coconut Grove)
When: From 10:00am
- Wednesday 22 May: MiPlace Open Day & Art Exhibition
When: 9:30am - 1:00pm
- Wednesday 22 May: Carers Event - Darwin Sunset Cruise
Where: Stokes Hill Wharf - Dock 2
- Thursday 23 May: Carers Event - Support Luncheon
Where: MIFA(NT) Office
- Friday 24 May: BBQ at miPlace centre
Call us on 1800 985 944 for more information or Like our Facebook page for all of the details.
Schizophrenia Fact Sheet
