Wellbeing

Inform and Empower Term 4 sessions 

Foundation

Learning this term will focus on screen time and agency. We will focus on comfortable vs uncomfortable feelings and strategies that can help us navigate uncomfortable situations online.

Grade 1/2

Learning this term will focus on developing critical thinking and digital literacy skills. We will also explore what it means to be kind online.

Grade 3/4

Learning this term will focus on the importance of not sharing personal information and the difference between scammers and hackers. We will also explore how to identify red flags and navigate unsafe online interactions.

Grade 5/6

Learning this term will focus on being a critical consumer of media and strategies to evaluate the credibility of online sources. We will also explore ways to protect against scams and hackers.

Sexuality Education Webinar for Grade 6 Parents

Sexuality education in schools is part of a broader health & respectful relationships curriculum aimed at maximising children’s health and well being. We welcome Sue Pain from About Real Life again to OLA next term. Sue works with our students and families every 2 years providing positive, relevant & realistic sex education for youth and informative presentations for parents & carers. Every other year, Sue delivers class sessions to our Grade 6 students to support them with information and strategies transitioning to Year 7. 

Thank you to the parents who joined last night's webinar. Sue Pain introduced her business, "About Real Life," which focuses on teaching young people about real-life situations and values, emphasizing the social transition from primary to secondary school rather than just classroom changes. 

Sue Pain emphasized the necessity of providing children with factual information about their bodies and functions, advocating for the use of correct anatomical terms. She stated that knowing accurate language is crucial for children, particularly in potentially dangerous situations, and helps them feel more informed. She also noted that her classroom sessions would use correct language for body parts.

Sue highlighted the need to counteract harmful influences from social media and advertising that can negatively impact body image and mental health. She spoke about the role of schools in teaching body safety, personal boundaries, and empowering children to speak up if they feel unsafe. For Year 6 students, her curriculum includes reproductive anatomy, basic laws, rights, and preparation for the transition to secondary school, all within a safe space that allows for anonymous questions. Sue also discussed the importance of parental involvement, reminding families that they are the primary educators in this area and advising them to be aware of older siblings' influence. 

Navigating the social media changes

From 10 December 2025, certain social media platforms won’t be allowed to let Australian children under 16 create or keep an account, giving them more time to develop important skills and maturity.

Quick facts about the age restrictions, and how they may impact schools:

• The age restrictions are likely to apply to Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok, X and YouTube as well as other platforms. See the latest list. 
• Under-16s will still be able to see publicly available social media content that doesn’t require logging into an account.
• Schools may need to explore alternative methods for communicating with parents and students.
• There are exclusions for a number of platforms, including educational tools such as learning management systems. For example, Google Classroom and YouTube Kids will not be age restricted, and You Tube videos that can be seen without logging in can still be shared by teachers.
• For further guidance, including whether educators will be able to use their own accounts to share age-appropriate education materials, please refer to school or sector policies and procedures.  

Today, eSafety launched new pages on the social media age restrictions hub, designed to support parents and carers, educators and young people, as we prepare for the restrictions to come into effect.

The eSafety hub is your go-to resource for preparing your school community, from understanding how the age restrictions affect schools to accessing tools that help you communicate these changes to students and parents,

Answers to frequently asked questions

eSafety consulted widely with educators, parents and carers and young people, and has developed up-to-date guidance, advice, and answers to frequently asked questions, including:

• How will the age restrictions impact schools that use social media
• How should schools respond if a student under 16 is found to have access to an age-restricted account?
• What if something goes wrong while an under-16 is on an age-restricted platform?

Find answers to these questions and more, at the hub.

Occupational Therapy

We have no waitlist for Occupational Therapy services!

We can support you with the below supports:

• Therapeutic Interventions
• Functional Capacity Assessments & Reports
• Assistive Technology Recommendations
• Home Modifications
• And much more, reach out today to find out how we can support you!

We can service the Bayside, South, South-East and Eastern Metro Melbourne areas, and can also offer telehealth supports nationally!

We have attached a flyer for your reference and further details regarding our services. You can also check out our website here: moira.org.au/arliam/

CoolKid Psychology

PSYCHOLOGISTS WITH IMMEDIATE AVAILABILITY 

CoolKid Psychology is a private clinic located in Black Rock, dedicated to supporting children, adolescents, parents, and families. Our clinic provides a comprehensive range of services, including therapy and assessments for a variety of presentations such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, Autism, learning difficulties, and behavioural differences and challenges, such as Pathological Demand Avoidance.

We are pleased to let you know we are currently accepting new clients. We have immediate availability for therapy and assessment services with our experienced psychologists. We also offer telehealth services, making our support easily accessible to families. Our skilled client support team spends time with new clients to thoroughly understand their current needs to ensure they are matched with the clinician best suited to help achieve their goals. 

Josy Reeder

Learning Diversity and Student Wellbeing Leader