Student Services : Wellbeing
Year 9 Man Cave and Big Sister Experience
On Monday 12 October, our Year 9 students will take part in the Man Cave and Big Sister Experience programs.
The programs give students the chance to step outside the usual classroom setting and have some honest conversations about growing up, relationships, confidence, wellbeing and the different experiences young people have today.
Our Year 9, male identifying students will take part in the Man Cave, which focuses on building positive relationships, emotional awareness and healthy group culture.
Our Year 9, female identifying and gender diverse students will participate in the Big Sister Experience, exploring topics including confidence, identity, relationships and wellbeing.
Both programs are designed to be practical, interactive and relevant to the experiences of young people. Students will have the opportunity to ask questions, share their perspectives and hear from facilitators with experience working with young people.
We are looking forward to a great day and to giving our Year 9 students the opportunity to learn, talk and connect in a different way.
The Man Cave program has been partially supported through grant funding from Bendigo Bank. We thank Bendigo Bank for their contribution towards providing this opportunity for our Year 9 students.
For more information about either of these programs visit the website:
Opportunities for extra info:
Online Event
Upcoming masterclass 23rd Sept: 'Beyond the Man Box'
with Maggie Dent & The Man Cave CEO Ben Vasiliou Register Now
In Person Event (Brunswick)
The Man Cave Parent Experience 22nd Oct Register Here
ABC Listen (10mins)
Changing Australia: Kritz Sciessere and empowering girls and young women Listen Here
Year 10: Teen Mental Health First Aid
What do you do when a mate isn’t OK?
In Term 4, our Year 10 students will take part in Teen Mental Health First Aid, giving them practical skills to support themselves and the people around them.
Young people are often the first to notice when something isn’t quite right with a friend. This program helps students recognise the signs that someone might be struggling, start a supportive conversation, know when to involve a trusted adult and understand where to go for help.
It’s not about students becoming counsellors or having all the answers. It’s about giving them the confidence to notice, listen, support and connect.
The program also encourages students to look after their own mental health and understand that reaching out for help is a strength.
We look forward to working with our Year 10 students on these important skills in Term 4.
More information about Teen Mental Health First Aid is available through Mental Health First Aid Australia.
