What Is MiPlace Community Support and Resilience? MiPlace Community Support and Resilience is a new series of community sessions at MiPlace Hub, proudly supported by the Northern Territory Government. Each session brings people together over food and conversation to talk about what helps us feel well and stay connected. Session One is called Welcome, Safety and Connection. Over coffee and a shared lunch, we will yarn about what helps people feel safe, welcome and connected, a

Every year, we set aside one afternoon to look back on the work we have done together and talk about where we are heading next. This year, we would love for you to be in the room. What is the AGM? Our Annual General Meeting is where we share how the year has gone across Darwin, Alice Springs, and Tennant Creek. We will present our 2025/26 Annual Report, take care of the formal business of the organisation, and make time for your questions. It is also a chance to say thank you

How MIFANT marked Mental Health Week 2026 in Darwin: a stakeholder evening, Colour Hunting NT winners, and MiPlace Hub Open Day. Mental health support Darwin.

Entries are open now to anyone living in the Northern Territory, and they close on Monday 28 September 2026. What is Colour Hunting NT? Colour Hunting NT is a free, Territory-wide photo competition run by MIFANT for Mental Health Week 2026, which falls in early October. It is the part of our Colour Your World campaign that anyone can join from wherever they are, without coming to an event. You do not need a proper camera. You do not need to know anything about photography. Ho

The Wellbeing Circle is part of the Holistic Wellbeing Program at MIFANT's MiPlace Hub in Coconut Grove. The next session is on Monday 17 August from 10:00am to 12:00pm. What is the Wellbeing Circle? A low-pressure group workshop where you can reflect, share, and support each other. Sessions are recovery-focused, creative, and built around real connection. MIFANT staff facilitate each session and can talk through mental health support in Darwin, including what an NDIS pathway

A Warm Welcome and a Generous Gift This month, MIFANT had the pleasure of welcoming Michael Koulianos, President of the Greek Community NT (GOCNA), to MiPlace Hub. Michael came to see our mental health hub in person, learn about the work we do supporting people with mental health challenges across the Northern Territory, and meet some of our participants along the way. He also presented MIFANT with a $2,000 donation on behalf of GOCNA. This contribution goes directly toward o

A Day on Country at Mary Anne Dam, Tennant Creek What a beautiful day out on country. Our Bush Walk event at Mary Anne Dam drew a strong turnout, with families and children joining us for a day of connection and wellbeing. Families spent the day walking, yarning, and enjoying the natural environment, sharing damper, kangaroo tail, and refreshments along the way. It was wonderful to see the ladies take the opportunity to connect with nature, strengthen social ties, and focus o

Step Into the Spectacular This Sunday Every ticket to our upcoming Deckchair Cinema fundraiser this Sunday, 12 July, directly helps us keep showing up for Territorians living with mental illness and their families. We would absolutely love for you to join us for a magical evening watching the dazzling Moulin Rouge under the night sky. An Evening of Entertainment and Delicious Treats The fun begins with pre-show entertainment kicking off at 5:45pm, followed by the main feature

Walking Strong Together, Tennant Creek MIFANT delivered the first session of Walking Strong Together in Tennant Creek, part of the Just FLO – Figuring Life Out Holistic Wellbeing Program workshops facilitated by Breanna, held at the Women's Refuge Outreach Centre. The session brought together a diverse group of women to yarn about their wellbeing, explore what they carry, what weighs them down, and what support looks like when it comes from people who understand. Participants

Local Business Looks After Community Getting to an appointment sounds simple. But when money is tight and the day already feels heavy, transport can be the thing that stops everything else. We are so grateful to Pat O'Connell, Michael Sitzler, and Steve Margetic from FuelXpress Pty Ltd, who have donated a full year of fuel card support to MIFANT. Pictured with Executive Officer Lorraine Davies and Development Manager Kon Vatskalis, this is local business looking after communi

Sometimes the hardest part of a tough week is not having anyone to share it with. That is what the Connection and Community session is designed to address. On Monday 22 June from 10am to 12pm, MIFANT and Just FLO are coming together at MiPlace Hub in Coconut Grove for a free, low-pressure wellbeing workshop built around one simple idea: you do not have to do this alone. What is the Holistic Wellbeing Program? The Holistic Wellbeing Program is a partnership between MIFANT and

MIFANT is opening MiPlace Hub in Coconut Grove to the wider Darwin community on Thursday 28 May 2026. Free BBQ lunch, live music, and a community voting activity for Schizophrenia Awareness Week. All welcome.

MIFANT is hosting a free mental health community event at Raintree Park, Darwin City on Friday 22 May 2026 for Schizophrenia Awareness Week. Free BBQ sausage sizzle, live music, information stalls, and a community conversation about what mental wellbeing really means. All welcome.

What Is the Holistic Wellbeing Program? The Holistic Wellbeing Program is a series of low-pressure mental health workshops run by MIFANT in partnership with Just FLO (Figuring. Life. Out.). Each session is built around a simple idea: that recovery is not one size fits all, and that creativity, connection, and a safe space are practical tools for building wellbeing over time. The program runs at MiPlace Hub. It is a welcoming, non-clinical environment where people living with

School Holidays Done Differently in Tennant Creek School holidays can be a challenging time for young people, particularly in communities where structured, supportive activities are not always easy to find. This year, MIFANT's team in Tennant Creek made sure those weeks counted. Over two sessions, young people gathered in the kitchen to prepare meals together. First, a batch of Filipino mango and biscuit sandwiches. Then, a full fried rice and chicken cook-up. It sounds simpl

February 2026 was a full month at MIFANT. From origami and painting sessions at MiPlace Hub to op shopping adventures and a dip at Nightcliff Pool, our community showed up, connected, and made the most of every day together. MiPlace Hub runs origami with Sachi Hirayama every Thursday as part of the regular program. It's one of those sessions that just keeps delivering. There is something about folding paper that brings people together. Concentration, patience, a few laughs wh

Scams are getting harder to spot. They look more convincing, arrive through more channels, and are designed to catch even the most careful people off guard. If you have ever received a suspicious message and felt unsure what to do, you are not alone. And this March, we have someone coming to MiPlace Hub who can help. Who Is Coming and What They Will Share On Thursday 13 March, we are welcoming Hailey Hardy from Local NBN to our monthly speaker session at MiPlace Hub in Darwin

There is a kind of strength that women in the Northern Territory carry every single day. It shows up in the woman who manages her family's needs while quietly putting her own last. It shows up in the carer who has not had a full night's sleep in months. It shows up in the woman who is still finding her footing in a new place, surrounded by people but somehow still alone. This Friday 6 March, we are celebrating all of it. Every woman in the Darwin community is welcome to join

Join us for a free community health education session this February Mental Illness Fellowship of Australia Northern Territory (MIFANT) is hosting an informative monthly speaker event on Friday, 27 February 2026, focusing on the vital connection between diabetes management and mental wellness. Event Details What: Learn About Diabetes by Healthy Living NT When: 27 February 2026, 10:30 - 11:00 AM Where: MiPlace Hub, 2/273 Bagot Road, Coconut Grove, Darwin Cost: FREE - All we

Friday, 23 January 2026 | 9:30am - 1:00pm MiPlace Hub, 2/273 Bagot Rd, Coconut Grove Join us at MiPlace Hub for Australia Day celebration! Dust off your best Aussie attire and come celebrate what makes our Darwin community special! What's On: Sizzling BBQ lunch Morning tea Games and activities Great company and community connection This is more than just a celebration - it's a chance to come together, share stories, and enjoy the spirit of community that makes MiPlace Hub suc