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

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

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

MIFANT is delighted to celebrate our Vice Chairperson, Rosalyn Havard, who has been honoured with the NT Mental Health Week Award 2025 for Leadership in Lived Experience. Operating from her base in Alice Springs, Roz has been an unwavering advocate for carers and families across the Northern Territory. Her work extends far beyond our organisation - she actively shapes mental health policy and ensures that lived experience voices are heard and valued at every level of decision

Our Sensory Treasure Hunt during Mental Health Week was a wonderful celebration of mindfulness, creativity, and human connection. Participants embarked on a beautiful sensory journey through MiPlace Hub, engaging with carefully designed stations that awakened all five senses. From singing karaoke and savouring different chocolates to exploring the vibrant colours, scents, and textures around the space, everyone approached each station with curiosity and joy. One of the most t

Our Mental Health Week Gala 2025 was a beautiful evening that brought together people with lived experience, carers, community members, and leaders in a celebration of connection, reflection, and the transformative power of creativity. We were honoured to welcome Hon. Steve Edgington MLA, Minister for Health, representing Chief Minister Lia Finocchiaro MLA, and Hon. Jinson Anto Charls MLA, Minister for Disability. Their presence and continued support for mental health initiat

What an incredible month August has been for our MIFANT community! From artistic breakthroughs to meaningful discoveries and gatherings,...

Mental Illness Fellowship of the NT (MIFANT) acknowledges the recent Court Case decision relating to the NDIS whereby, the judgment did...

Our NDIS certification through Quality Innovation Performance Limited (QIP) represents our long-standing commitment to excellence in...

What an incredible Mental Health Week! We’re so grateful to everyone who joined us to make these events memorable and uplifting, and we...

We are excited to share the success of our recent Deckchair Fundraiser with you! 🎉 With over 300 attendees, we spent the evening with...