Come Celebrate With Us This International Women's Day

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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 us at MiPlace Hub for our International Women's Day Morning Tea. Free, relaxed, and open to all.

Why Women's Mental Health Deserves More Attention

Women in the Northern Territory face real barriers when it comes to mental health support. Distance, limited local services, and the invisible weight of caring for others all add up.

Women are more likely to experience anxiety and depression. They are also far more likely to be the primary caregivers for family members living with mental illness, disability, or chronic health challenges. That caring role is meaningful. It is also exhausting, and it rarely comes with enough support of its own.

Resilience is real. So are its limits. Every person, no matter how strong they appear, needs community around them sometimes.

How MIFANT Can Help

MIFANT has been supporting Territorians for more than 30 years across Darwin, Alice Springs, and Tennant Creek. We offer recovery support, carer support, peer support, and community programs through our MiPlace Hub.

You do not need to be in crisis to reach out. If you are unsure where to start, call us and we will help you figure it out.

Join Us This Friday

Come as you are. Bring someone you care about. There is a seat at the table for you.

International Women's Day Morning Tea Friday 6 March 2026 From 10:00am MiPlace Hub, 2/273 Bagot Road, Coconut Grove NT Free entry. All welcome.

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