Wellbeing Matters

Managing Anxiety during Lockdown

If you’re feeling anxious or worried during this time, you’re not alone. Anxiety is normal, and in some cases it can be helpful. For example, research during past pandemics show that people who worry are more likely to do the things that help to keep the virus at bay, like frequent handwashing. 

However, sometimes anxiety can be unhelpful. Click/tap the button below for some practical ways that can keep feelings of anxiety at bay if you are starting to feel overwhelmed. 

Building Hope & Resilience in Students - FREE Stand Tall Online Event

Wednesday 9 June - live stream between 9am and 2pm (or option to access for up to 2 months after the event)

The Stand Tall online event aims to promote and support the mental wellbeing of Australian secondary school students. Stand Tall is a TEDx-style event aimed especially at secondary school students which brings together a range of diverse speakers who share their experiences of facing adversity, achieving their goals and changing their lives. It is about building hope and resilience. It has been running since 2013. 

Please note that Michelle Payne's session is only available for up to 7 days after the event. 

FREE Parenting Webinar by Justin Coulson PhD

Thursday 10 June at 8pm

This webinar is for every parent who has ever been so desperate to get their kids to ‘behave’ that they’ve tried Triple P, Super-Nanny, 1-2-3 Magic, and almost everything else out there, and still found themselves stuck. 

Ms Dilek Yucel (Head of Wellbeing), Ms Rachel Felmingham (Mental Health Practitioner) & Mr Jack Crameri (Teacher Counsellor)