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Friends and family members who care for people with mental illness do a remarkable job, and significantly contribute, often without thanks, to our community.

Mental Illness Fellowship of Australia NT is a not-for profit, non-government organisation, committed to supporting people living with a mental illness and their family and friends. Statistically, Carers are more likely to suffer deterioration in their own physical and mental health, due to their 24-7 devotion to the person they care for. Unfortunately, “burn out” for Carers is a common scenario. Community support through planned respite, peer support groups, one-on-one support and education have all been shown to be effective services to help support Carers to continue doing what they do best. We have an Individual Recovery Program for consumers. Our aim is to increase the opportunities for recovery for people whose lives are affected by mental illness by assisting a person to identify & develop their goals & strengths, we then work alongside the person to assist them to achieve those goals & assist the participant to help them overcome social isolation and increase their connections within the community by increasing the participants personal capacity and self reliance. We also run two recreational programs for people living with a mental illness. Mi Place is a drop in and activities center, running every weekday, which provides lunch and a great sense of community. The Cool Program runs in conjunction to Mi Place and offers recreational activities Tuesdays weekly and Saturdays fortnightly.

29/10/2026

Our team spent two days in the Barkly region in September, running wellbeing sessions with women, children, and families in Elliott and Ali Curung.

At Elliott Safe House, our Finding Your Inner Glo session included face masks, nail painting, and a hearty stew cooked together. In Ali Curung, families sat on mats outside for face masks and nail polish, while others painted canvases and rocks. A few young people were nervous at first and were soon joining in

Thank you to all our partners who made both days happen.

If you would like to know more about MiTrack and support for young people and families in the Barkly, get in touch with our team.

📞 (08) 8948 1051 | 1800 985 944
📧 [email protected]
🌐 www.mifant.org.au/central-australia-programs

28/10/2026

November's Cool Program is here.

This month takes participants for coffee and a stroll along the shady paths of Darwin Botanic Gardens, to the movies and lunch at Gateway Shopping Centre in Palmerston, into the Tech Zone at Casuarina Library to try something new, through the Territory's art and stories at the Museum and Art Gallery of the NT, and down the Stuart Highway to the Adelaide River War Cemetery before a BBQ lunch together.

Regular outings, new places, and time with others all support mental health recovery.

Check out our November calendar and get in touch to join us.

🌐 www.mifant.org.au/our-programs
☎ (08) 8948 1051 | 1800 985 944
📧 [email protected]

27/10/2026

This November, MiPlace Hub is all about celebrating the people in our community. The month mixes a few big days with the weekly favourites you already know.

Highlights include Melbourne Cup Day with a hat parade, BBQ lunch, and sweeps, a morning tea to mark International Men's Day, and two wellbeing workshops on building confidence and healthy ways to manage everyday challenges.

We would love to see you here. Take a look at the calendar, pick the days that suit you, and come along.

📍 MiPlace Hub, 2/273 Bagot Road, Coconut Grove NT
🕘 Open 9:30am to 1:00pm, Monday to Friday
📞 (08) 8948 1051 | 1800 985 944
📧 [email protected]
🌐 www.mifant.org.au

22/10/2026

Next week our team is heading across the Barkly for a series of Understanding Emotions sessions in Tennant Creek, Ali Curung, and Elliott.

We will talk about what anger feels like, how to notice it early, and ways to work through it. At the art sessions, participants will make an emotion wheel and a calming shaker bottle to take home. Elliott has a pamper session, and the week finishes with goal setting at the Tennant Creek Youth Centre.

Naming a feeling makes it easier to manage, and having a calming tool at home helps on the harder days.

Thank you Arlpwe Art and Culture Centre and Barkly Regional Council for having us.

Check the flyers for times and venues, and give our team a call if you would like to come along.

📞 (08) 8948 1051 | 1800 985 944
📧 [email protected]
🌐 www.mifant.org.au/central-australia-programs

22/10/2026

The paintings at MiPlace Hub are coming along nicely.

One canvas now has a sea turtle swimming through seagrass, another is filling up with stencil patterns, and one participant has just finished a waterfall landscape. Working on the same piece week after week takes patience, and it is good to see everyone keep going.

Art is on every Tuesday. We would love to see you there.

Thank you Kerry Sandhu Art for guiding the sessions.

📞 (08) 8948 1051 | 1800 985 944
📧 [email protected]
🌐 www.mifant.org.au

21/10/2026

Last week, our Cool Program took participants out to Berry Springs Nature Park for a BBQ lunch.

Getting out, getting away from the usual routine, and spending time together in a place like Berry Springs is exactly the kind of thing that supports mental wellbeing.

Our Cool Program runs regular community outings for adults living with mental illness in Darwin. If you or someone you know would like to come along, we would love to hear from you.

📞 (08) 8948 1051 | 1800 985 944
📧 [email protected]
🌐 www.mifant.org.au/our-programs

15/10/2026

Our MiPlace Hub community spent Friday morning with a pool competition, a barbecue, and some time in the garden.

A few of our participants took charge of the barbecue and cooked up a big tray of sausages for everyone to share. Others played a few rounds of pool while the garden out the back got a good watering.

Showing up each week, sharing a meal, and taking care of a shared space all support mental health recovery. These activities are part of our regular weekly MiPlace program.

Our MiPlace Hub is open Monday to Friday. If you or someone you know would like to come along, we would love to hear from you.

📍 MiPlace Hub, 2/273 Bagot Road, Coconut Grove NT
🕘 Open 9:30am to 1:00pm, Monday to Friday
📞 (08) 8948 1051 | 1800 985 944
📧 [email protected]
🌐 www.mifant.org.au

14/10/2026

Our participants have been painting together every Tuesday at MiPlace Hub, and their work has come a long way since the first session.

This week's finished canvases include a tiger, a portrait of a woman in a scarf holding a hot chocolate, and koi fish swimming between lily pads. The brushwork is steadier, the ideas are bolder, and each painting looks more like the person who made it.

Coming back each week builds focus, patience, and confidence, and gives participants a finished piece to be proud of.

The art workshop is part of our regular weekly MiPlace program. MiPlace Hub is open Monday to Friday, so come in and visit us.

Thank you Kerry Sandhu Art for guiding our participants since the very first session.

If you would like to try a Tuesday art workshop, we would love to hear from you.

📍 MiPlace Hub, 2/273 Bagot Road, Coconut Grove
🕘 Open 9:30am to 1:00pm, Monday to Friday
📞 (08) 8948 1051 | 1800 985 944
📧 [email protected]
🌐 www.mifant.org.au

13/10/2026

Thank you to everyone who came along to our MiPlace Hub Open Day last week.

The morning brought music, a BBQ lunch, and the Colour Hunting NT award presentation. All the entries were up on the wall, from Darwin all the way to Tennant Creek. To everyone who picked up a camera and went looking for a colour, thank you. You made the competition what it was. Also thank you to Bunnings for supporting the prizes, and to our team for pulling the week together.

If you have not been to MiPlace Hub yet, come in and say hello. We are open every weekday.

📍 MiPlace Hub, 2/273 Bagot Road, Coconut Grove
🕘 Open 9:30am to 1:00pm, Monday to Friday
📞 (08) 8948 1051 | 1800 985 944
📧 [email protected]
🌐 www.mifant.org.au

08/10/2026

Our Annual General Meeting is coming up, and you are welcome to join us in person at Coconut Grove or online through Microsoft Teams.

The AGM is where we report back to the community on the past year. You will hear how our programs ran across Darwin, Alice Springs, and Tennant Creek, how our funding was used, and what is planned for the year ahead. There is also time to put your questions directly to our board and leadership team.

If you would like the Teams link or have a question before the day, send our team an email and we will get the details to you.

📍 2/273 Bagot Road, Coconut Grove NT
📞 (08) 8948 1051 | 1800 985 944
📧 [email protected]
🌐 www.mifant.org.au

Address

2/273 Bagot Road
Darwin, NT
0810

Opening Hours

Monday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday	8:30am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+61889481051

Website

http://www.mifant.org.au/

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