Wellbeing Zone

Mental Health Month

October is Mental Health Month, a gentle reminder to take care of our minds and hearts. 

It’s a great reminder for individuals and families to slow down, connect, and talk about how everyone’s feeling - the good moments and the tough ones too.

Look below for the Mental Health month calendar, which includes daily tips throughout October for good mental health.  These ideas and activities you can try together not just today, but throughout the month and beyond. 

Small, meaningful moments of connection can make a big difference to everyone’s wellbeing.

National Carers Week

12-18th October is National Carers Week.

Carers are people who provide unpaid care and support to family members and friends who have a disability, mental health condition, chronic condition, terminal illness, an alcohol or other drug issue or who are frail aged. Anyone can become a carer, at any time.

National Carers Week is an opportunity to raise community awareness among all Australians about the diversity of carers and their caring roles.

MacKillop Family Services Parenting

Term 4 Courses include:

1. Tuning into Kids (Online)
   • For: Parents/carers of children aged 3–10 years
   • Duration: 6 weeks
   • When: Monday evenings from 5:30 pm-7:30 pm from 3rd of November to 8th of December
   • Where: Online (Zoom)
   • Register:https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/1717537574119?aff=oddtdtcreator
2. Tuning into Teens (Online)
   • For: Parents/carers of young people aged 11–18 years
   • Duration: 6 weeks
   • When: Fridays, 10:00 AM–12:00 PM, starting 7th November –12thDecember
   • Where: Online
   • Register:https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/1717608024839?aff=oddtdtcreator
3. Circle of Security (Online)
   • For: Parents/carers of young people aged 0–5 years
   • Duration: 8 weeks
   • When: Mondays, 10:00 AM–12:00 PM, starting 20th October –8thDecember
   • Where: Online
   • Register:https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/1717737963489?aff=oddtdtcreator

Celebrate and support diverse learners 

October 2025 is Dyslexia Awareness Month and ADHD Awareness Month and 17 October is Developmental Language Disorder Day. It’s a great opportunity to learn more about these conditions and how we can support diverse learners in school and at home.

About diverse learners

Diverse learners include students with characteristics of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism, developmental language disorder (DLD) and learning difficulties such as dyslexia.

Our school is committed to inclusive education where all learners are supported by evidenced-based teaching practices, which are essential for diverse learners.

Diverse Learners Hub

https://www.vic.gov.au/diverse-learners-hub

The Department of Education’s Diverse Learners Hub provides evidence-based guidance and resources for teachers and families on how to support diverse learners