Wellbeing News

Upcoming Dates:

12th May - Do it for Dolly Day 

17th May – IDAHOBIT Day 

23rd May – World Infant, Child and Adolescent Mental Health Day 

Do it for Dolly Day - Friday 12th May

Friday the 12th of May is Do it for Dolly Day, also known as Dolly’s Dream. It is a special day dedicated to bringing the community together by spreading kindness and uniting people to help break the silence around bullying. 

Dolly’s Dream was created by Kate and Tick Everett following the shattering loss of their 14-year-old daughter Dolly to suicide, after ongoing bullying. Dolly’s Parents goal is to prevent other families from walking this road.

They want to change the culture of bullying by addressing the severe impacts of bullying that can lead to anxiety, depression and youth suicide, through education and direct support to young people and families. 

We recognise and acknowledge the significant and sometimes tragic consequences of bullying, so let’s put an end to this and raise awareness.

IDAHOBIT stands for the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Interphobia and Transphobia. But what does all this mean?

Minority sexuality and gender identities, and people who are intersex, can face negative attitudes, stereotypes and prejudices that lead to discrimination, exclusion, harassment and violence. May 17th was chosen as the date for IDAHOBIT as it marks the day 30 years ago in 1990 when the World Health Organization (WHO) removed homosexuality from the International Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems (ICD-10) at the 43rd World Health Assembly. This was an important date for LGBTQI+ human rights across the world. This meant that being gay or lesbian was no longer considered a medical condition, or a diagnosis and that homosexuality was recognised as a normal, natural, and healthy part of human diversity.  This, alongside the work of LGBTQI+ activists, human rights specialists and other trailblazers has contributed to great social change and acceptance of LGBTQI+ globally.

While there is still a lot of work to be done, IDAHOBIT gives each of us an opportunity to acknowledge the progress and changes that have been made and to raise awareness of human rights issues that affect LGBTQI+ people around the world. The SRC will have Rainbow Pins for sale for $2 on the day. Students can also wear a dash of rainbow colour with their normal school uniform.  

“Be the reason someone smiles. Be the reason someone feels loved and believes in the goodness in people” – Roy T Bennett