Health & Wellbeing Support
HEALTH & WELLBEING SUPPORTS FOR STUDENTS & PARENTS
Please note that each title with the marking (֍) has a direct link to the website.
֍ Health and wellbeing advice for students
This webpage provides students with links to current supports, DHHS health advice and a range of evidence informed and reputable organisations which provide mental health and wellbeing support including:
- Supporting their own mental health and wellbeing
- Getting help and helping someone else
- Staying healthy
- Staying safe online
- Support for Koorie students
- Support for VCE students
- Raising concerns at school
- Mindfulness activities
A series of videos feature students sharing their experiences of remote learning, what students hope for the future, and celebrated their previous return to school.
֍ Wellbeing with Melbourne Football Club
The Department has partnered with Melbourne Football Club on a series of videos to help support student wellbeing. Featuring both AFL and AFLW players, the videos provide students with tips on resilience, managing stress and anxiety, gratitude and staying active.
֍ Kick it with Victory Melbourne
Victory Football Club’s ‘Kick it With Victory’ online remote learning resources have been developed in collaboration with the Melbourne Victory Football Club Department of Education and Training and School Sport Victoria.
If things are getting too much, or you’re worried about someone at home, talk to a trusted staff member or another trusted adult. If the staff member is worried about your safety, or the safety of someone else, they will have to talk to the principal.
You can also access external help through:
֍ Lifeline
֍ ReachOut – getting a mental health care plan
֍ Tips to support your child’s health and wellbeing
Advice, tips and resources available for parents and carers to support their child’s mental and physical health and wellbeing. It covers a range of topics including:
֍ Managing screen time and online safety
֍ Looking after your child’s wellbeing
֍ Looking after your child’s mental health
֍ Physical activity and healthy eating
֍ Wellbeing activities for parents of primary school students
֍ Wellbeing activities for parents of secondary students
Raising Learners Podcast Series
The Department has partnered with the Raising Children Network on a series of podcasts providing expert advice and information to parents and carers on a range of health and wellbeing topics. Topics include how to connect with your child’s school and community, how to best support your child’s learning, what to expect for VCE and VCAL students and how to keep your child safe online.
Looking after yourself is challenging and you have concerns about how you are coping, support is available. Talk to someone you trust, contact your general practitioner (GP), a counsellor or psychologist or visit a hospital emergency department. You can also access external help through:
Helpline
֍ Lifeline
Information and resources
֍ Talking to your child about coronavirus (COVID-19)
Advice on having a safe and reassuring conversation about coronavirus (COVID-19), available in a range of community languages.