Community Messages

Vaping and Smoking Warning

At St Bede’s College we are committed to the wellbeing of all our students. We know that parents, carers, schools, and community all play an important role in protecting children and young people from, and educating them about, the harmful effects of smoking and vaping.

Research from the Royal Children’s Hospital shows many parents and carers are not aware of these harmful effects, or how their views about smoking and vaping can impact the likelihood of a young person taking up smoking or vaping.

The Department of Education and Training has developed resources to help you learn more about the health risks of smoking and vaping, and some suggestions about how to talk to children and young people about vaping, and where to get support. 

To access these resources, please visit https://www.vic.gov.au/smoking-and-vaping-advice-parents

You can also view this video on smoking and vaping from experts at the Royal Children’s Hospital Melbourne, for health advice and tips for starting a conversation with young people.

Please feel free to contact Senior School Coordinator, Gabi Warfe, if you have any queries regarding the above. 

Kingston's Youth Advisory Committee (YAC)

Kingston's Youth Advisory Committee (YAC) provides an important forum for young people to identify municipal-wide issues and opportunities, and advise Council on effective policy and service provision within the City of Kingston. 

The YAC provides opportunities for young people to develop leadership skills and be part of the decision making process. 

To join the YAC, you must be aged between 12 and 25 and live, work or study in the City of Kingston. 

For more information visit: Youth Advisory Committee - Kingston (kingstonyouth.org.au) 

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