Learning packages & Service Guide for Families

Regarding the Learning Packages

To clarify, the learning packages were prepared and ready to be collected from the 19th of March due to the high number of student absences. These learning packages were prepared in the event of early school closure as part of school home ideas for the remainder of term 1.

Parents were informed through Flexibuzz that if not already collected, they had the remainder of this week to pick up the packs as we may not return after the holidays due to the uncertain times ahead. We have only been given directives from the Department of Education for this week, so start of term 2 is an unknown entity at this stage.  Uncollected packs will be available on Tuesday 14th April.

Please be kind to yourselves and your child/children allowing for a proper mental break over the holidays. Take this time to reflect on how valuable and precious time is. Take each day as it comes and look for as many opportunities as possible to value, add and teach lifelong lessons to them but most importantly, to be still, present, observant and grateful.

We continually strive to be an exceptional community and we look forward to seeing you all next term.

Term 2

All staff will return to duty on Tuesday 14th April, which is pupil free day.

Term 2 learning will begin for students on Wednesday 15th April.

Families will be informed as soon as possible should a decision be made to transition to flexible and remote learning.

Service Guide for Families

In an emergency dial 000

Police Assistance Line on 131 444 for non-emergencies

Sexual assault/family violence Hotline 1 800 RESPECT– Open 24 hours to support people impacted by sexual assault, domestic or family violence and abuse 1 800 737 732

kidshelpline.com.au –phone, chat or email   1800 55 1800

Mental Health emergencies in adults – Mercy Mental Health Triage: 1300 657 259

Mental Health emergencies in children – Royal Children’s Hospital Telephone 1800 44 55 11

(Free call) Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm or 9345 5522

Nurse-on-Call- 1300 60 60 24.

Health Advice – www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au

Parenting issues –  Parentline 13 22 89

Personal  crises –  Lifeline 13 11 14

Suicide Helpline – 1300 651 251

Legal Aid Advice Line –  9269 0120

Mens Help Line – 1 300 789 978

Family separation –  Relationships  Australia 1 800 737 732

Financial counselling – Anglicare Yarraville 9296 1234

Grief counselling – on going support and groups 9265 2100

Housing – Unison 112-122 Victoria Street, Seddon, Vic. 3011

Free Call: 1800 825 955