Community and Wellbeing News

Headspace Sunshine

Headspace Sunshine recently contacted our school community, urging us all to continue to encourage and support young people to be aware of/access their services, to maintain and strengthen their emotional health and wellbeing.

In June of this year, Headspace released new research highlighting that young Australians are fearful and uncertain for their future as a result of COVID-19. A national survey of 2,208 young people aged 15-25, and 2,164 parents of young people aged 12-25 conducted during the height of the COVID-19 lockdown revealed that 40% of young respondents felt that the pandemic had impacted their confidence to achieve future goals.

Young women were more likely to feel this way (43%) than young men (38%). Research also found that half of all respondents felt their mental health had gotten worse during this period (51%). Despite adapting to major changes in the way they live, study and work, young people are not seeking help, with one in five saying they need support for their mental health, but are not following through to access it.

Support is available!

Headspace have developed a new digital resource to support young people: https://headspace.org.au/tips/

Call 9927 6222 to get advice about referral options for a young person to access telehealth support services.

You are also most welcome to call 8312 0200 and ask to be put through to Harry (Junior Campus) or Gail (Senior Campus). We are happy to assist with any referral information and discuss other support services and resources that may be helpful.

THANK YOU from Student Wellbeing Team

To parents and carers, thank you from our team for your supportive and timely responses to all manner of communications from us - consent forms, phone calls, organising meetings and the like.

At all times, we appreciate your support but particularly right now,  when lockdown conditions are in force to keep us safe.

SWB Team – Mary, Harry and Gail 

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Drummond Street Services in Brimbank

Support for Families and Individuals during COVID-19

Drummond Street services (available in Brimbank and other municipalities) is still supporting families during this very challenging time. They provide a range of services and programs to support children, young people, families, relationships and communities.

Give them a call and chat with their staff about what’s going on for you and your family. Interpreting services are available including multilingual staff, please ask if this is required. Appointments can be made to fit in with the needs of you and your family via telephone or the online platform Zoom.

You can access the following free services:

• Relationship and family counselling and support
• Family mental health support
• Parent coaching and support
• Groups and seminars on a range of parenting and relationship issues
• Individual counselling, for children and adults (a fee may apply)
• Specialist support for families who are expecting a baby and for those with a baby up to 1-year-old
• Support for stepfamilies

During COVID-19, we want to make sure that you, your families and our staff can stay safe and well, so currently we are offering our support by either telephone or Zoom. 

Online information and video clips for your family are also available at www.ds.org.au/info-for-families-in-isolation.

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Join Brimbank Libraries Online

The Brimbank Library System covers 5 libraries, so if you are not a member it might be a good idea to get your parent/guardian to sign you up if you are under 18 (they have to join first and there is no cost involved). In this Stage 3 of lock down, it might be a good opportunity to grab  an eBook or Audiobook  that piques your interest. Visit https://www.brimbanklibraries.vic.gov.au/index.php/component/mtree/services/39-joining-and-borrowing.

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Maths Tutoring Available

Tommy Le , who was a student at our school last year and is now at Melbourne University  is available as a Math Methods and Physics tutor after hours and can be contacted on 0414051716 or on email  Tommyle48@hotmail.com.

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