Wellbeing

Inclusion Action Team Update

Last week, the Inclusion Action Team hosted two fantastic bubble-blowing activities during recess. Students were invited to blow their own bubbles or chase and pop the bubbles floating through the air. It was wonderful to see everyone playing together and sharing so many joyful smiles!

This week, the Inclusion Action Team will be hosting yarn weaving on Wednesday at recess. We look forward to welcoming all students to come along, get creative, and enjoy another inclusive play opportunity.

Mental Health supports for Students and Families over the Holidays

24/7 Crisis Support Services:

Kids Helpline: 1800 55 1800 - Free, private and confidential 24/7 phone and online counselling service for young people aged 5-25
Lifeline: 13 11 14 - 24/7 crisis support and suicide prevention services
Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636 - 24/7 support for anxiety, depression and suicide prevention
Suicide Call Back Service: 1300 659 467 - 24/7 telephone and online counselling
13YARN: 13 92 76 - 24/7 crisis support line for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
MensLine Australia: 1300 78 99 78 - 24/7 telephone and online support for men
QLife: 1800 184 527 - Anonymous and free LGBTI peer support and referral (3pm-midnight daily)

Online and Chat Support:

eheadspace: Online and telephone support for young people 12-25 years (9am-1am, 7 days)
ReachOut: Online mental health resources and peer support forums for young people
headspace: Find your nearest headspace centre for in-person support
Youthbeyondblue: Online mental health support specifically for young people

Family Support:

Parentline: 13 22 89 - Telephone counselling and support for parents and carers (8am-midnight, 7 days)
Relationships Australia: 1300 364 277 - Support for families and relationships

[LINK: Mental health supports for students over school holidays | vic.gov.au]

Caro