Student Wellbeing
Upcoming Events and Community Resources
Welcome back to Term 4. As we head into the final stretch of the school year, Term 4 offers a valuable opportunity to reflect, reset, and recharge.
This term, we’re highlighting initiatives and tools that support student wellbeing and our wider school community.
World Mental Health Day
World Mental Health Day was observed on October 10, and is a global initiative dedicated to raising awareness of mental health issues and advocating for better support and care. It serves as a powerful reminder of the importance of wellbeing at every stage of life, encouraging open conversations, reducing stigma, and fostering a more compassionate and informed community. This day invites us all to reflect on how we can support ourselves and others, and to prioritise mental health as an essential part of overall wellbeing.
EHS Neurodivergent Support Group
(Bridges Program) - Commencing 16 October
This term, Saher Rafiq, Psychologist and Social Worker placement student, will be working alongside our Arts Therapist, Carly Young, to support our students through a dedicated neurodivergent support group. The 8-week program is designed to enhance emotional regulation, social skills, and capacity building, this program helps students manage social and emotional challenges, foster positive peer relationships, build self-regulation, and provide opportunities develop skills through different forms of communication through sensory-based play-therapy.
The Bridges Program focuses on creating an inclusive space where students can express themselves in ways that suit their unique communication styles. With a focus on confidence-building and capacity development, this program encourages meaningful engagement in structured, creative activities that enhance social connections and self-awareness.
Neuro Affirming Parenting – A Parents Building Solutions (PBS) Program | Online
21 October
A free six-week interactive program is available for parents and carers of children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and/or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). The sessions offer practical strategies to support neurodiverse children, covering topics such as emotional regulation, managing transitions, building social skills, and recognising individual strengths, while connecting with other families on a shared journey.
Register Here: 2025 T4 Neuro Affirming Parenting (PBS) - Online
Contact: Michelle Brown michelle.brown@anglicarevic.org.au
Talking Teens | Online Parent Support Group
21 October
Delivered by Northern Anglicare ParentZone, this interactive online program supports families with communication, emotional regulation, and mental health awareness. This support group is for parents looking to strengthen communication and connection with their teenagers, set effective boundaries, and build more positive relationships within your family. This program offers practical tools to help parents and carers better understand the challenges of adolescence and support your teens in managing their emotions, creating a more connected and resilient family environment.
Commences: Thursday 14 November | Weekly for 4 weeks | 6:00 – 7:30pm
Register Here: Talking Teens | Online - Anglicare Victoria
Call out for Creatives!
A Nillumbik youth hub youth-led magazine called “The Wrap Up” is looking for creative young people 12-25 years old to submit their photos, art or creative writing and if successful, they will receive a gift voucher as recognition of their work! Submissions close 16 November 2025
See flyer below for more information.
Register here
Headspace Art Competition
Headspace Greensborough & Plenty Valley are offering an opportunity for artists 12 to 25 years old working from various mediums such as photography, art, media, sculpture among others to enter a competition with a $800 prize pool and an exhibition featuring your artwork!
To get involved, scan the barcode on the flyer below and enter the competition before 7th November 2025
Register here
EHS Food Hampers and Breakfast Club
We are pleased to offer a limited number of food hampers to support families in need. These hampers are available for collection from the school, please contact Lyn Davis at lyn.davis@education.vic.gov.au to organise one for your family.
In addition, our School Breakfast Club Program continues to provide free, nutritious meals to help students start their day with energy and focus. Breakfast is served every Wednesday at recess from our Sensory Garden, located just outside the Student Services space. This initiative plays a vital role in promoting student wellbeing and learning readiness.
MADELINE GAITANIS, Student Services and Welbeing Coordinator