TeamHEALTH

20/10/2026

Earlier this month, our Board Chair Kim Hill and Board Member Prof David Mitchell made the trip from Darwin to Katherine with our CEO Dr Rina Bruinsma, Wellbeing and Recovery Program Manager Hiltrud Kivelitz, and Specialist and Innovation Gilliann Frew.

They spent time with our Katherine team, visited our Transitional Housing for Women property, and met with local organisations supporting mental health and wellbeing across the Big Rivers region.

Thank you to our Katherine team and local partners for the warm welcome, and for the work you do every day.

20/10/2026

What a morning at Heart of Nightcliff! 💜

Thank you to everyone who came along to celebrate Mental Health Week with us at the Bougainvillea Centre. The Rhythms of Country art exhibition filled the room with colour and story, and there was something for everyone, from yoga, weaving and crafts to the BBQ and a morning tea spread that did not last long at all.

A special shout out to Fairy Jill's Enchanted Entertainment for bringing the magic, and to City of Darwin for the smoothie bike, which was a big hit.

Thank you to the artists who shared their work, our staff and volunteers who made the day happen, everyone who donated food, and every community member who stopped by, including those who said hello to us at the Nightcliff Markets. Thank you also to Steve Edgington MLA and Ed Smelt MLA for joining us, and welcoming us to Nightcliff.

Looking after our mental health often starts with something small, like connecting with the people around us. Heart of Nightcliff was a beautiful reminder of that.

18/10/2026

Thank you, Steve Edgington MLA, for joining us at Heart of Nightcliff and for sharing such kind words about the day 💜 It was also lovely to have Ed Smelt MLA with us.

Having you both there to enjoy the Rhythms of Country exhibition and connect with our team, volunteers, artists and community made the morning even more special. 🌿

18/10/2026

The first ever Big Rivers Festival of Women 💜

On Wednesday 14 October, our Katherine TeamHEALTH team joined the businesswomen of Katherine at the for an afternoon of connection, conversation and celebration.

It was wonderful to see so many women come together, share their stories and build new networks across our community. 🌿

A huge thank you to the Big Rivers Festival of Women team for all their hard work in bringing this event to life, and to the Katherine Country & Golf Club for being such welcoming hosts. What a fantastic first year!

18/10/2026

Three seasons. Sixteen weeks. One creative journey.

Every piece in Rhythms of Country follows a season of the Larrakia Seasonal Calendar:
- Mayilema, the Season of New Growth: acrylic washes and texture, reflecting the courage it takes to begin something new
- Damibila, the Season of Resilience: watercolour that captures movement, strength and flexibility
- Dinidjangama, the Season of Synthesis: personal collage journals telling the story of each artist's time in Darwin

Come and see the real thing until 22 October 2026.

📍 Bougainvillea Centre, 25 Boetdoemba Street, Nightcliff

14/10/2026

You're invited to Rhythms of Country!

For 16 weeks, the Creative Hands art group has been painting, layering and collaging their way through the Larrakia Seasonal Calendar. Now their work is ready to meet the world.

Rhythms of Country is a celebration of creative recovery, connection and belonging, and 100% of art sales go directly to the artists.

Opening: Friday 16 October, 11am

📍 Bougainvillea Centre, 25 Boetdoemba Street, Nightcliff
💚 Free, and everyone is welcome

The exhibition will also be on show at Heart of Nightcliff on Sunday 18 October, from 8am to 1pm.

13/10/2026

Find your rhythm with us!

We’re excited to be running a six-week Drumming and Wellbeing Program, facilitated by Malia Ford from TWO TWO ONE Mental Health Charity.

This relaxed, hands-on group is for adults living with mental illness. Each week we’ll use rhythm, mindfulness, play and connection to explore practical wellbeing skills, from deep listening and finding calm to discovering your own beat. No musical experience needed. Just come as you are.

Starts 21 October 2026!
📍 The Bougainvillea Centre, 25 Boetdoemba Street, Nightcliff
9:00am - 10:00am
☕ Tea and snacks every session
👥 Up to 20 places

Places are limited, so get in touch to save your spot.

Referrals can be completed on our website: https://www.teamhealth.asn.au/services/teamhealth-community-hub

12/10/2026

Heart of Nightcliff is this Sunday! 💚

Celebrate NT Mental Health Week with TeamHEALTH and spend your Sunday morning with us in Nightcliff. Small steps to positive outcomes, with plenty of fun along the way.

📍 Nightcliff Markets: face painting with .jill and free giveaways

📍 Bougainvillea Centre, 25 Boetdoemba Street: the Rhythms of Country art exhibition, our pop-up café, a smoothie-making bike kindly sponsored by the , yoga, mindfulness, weaving, crafts, henna and a free community BBQ at lunchtime

- Sunday 18 October
- 8am to 1pm

Free, family friendly and everyone is welcome. Bring your friends, your family and your appetite.

RSVP on our Facebook event! We look forward to seeing you there.

09/09/2026

Today is R U OK? Day 💛

Life has its ups and downs, and the people around us go through them every day. A simple conversation can remind someone they're not alone.

Four steps to a meaningful chat:
1️⃣ Ask R U OK?
2️⃣ Listen with an open mind
3️⃣ Encourage action
4️⃣ Check in again

You don't need to be an expert. Just a good listener and a good friend.

If you or someone you know needs support, TeamHEALTH is here: 1300 780 081. In a crisis, call Lifeline on 13 11 14.

08/09/2026

A huge thank you to our TeamHEALTH staff, Spike, Maria and Astrid for so generously sharing their stories with ABC News.

It takes real courage to talk openly about mental health struggles, hospital stays, and the road to recovery. Today, all three draw on those experiences in their work at TeamHEALTH, walking along side others on their pathway to recovery.

Our CEO, Rina Bruinsma reminded us of the people whose needs don't always fit neatly into emergency care, but who need support all the same. Spike, Maria and Astrid are proof of what is possible when people with lived experience are part of the solution.

Read the full article here: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-31/nt-mental-health-crisis-demand-support-services-lived-experience/107046824

This article contains references to su***de and self-harm. If it brings up anything for you, please reach out; Lifeline 13 11 14, 13YARN 13 92 76, or Su***de Call Back Service 1300 659 467.

The Northern Territory is in the midst of a mental health crisis. With support services struggling to keep up with demand, could bolstering the workforce with lived experience help?