Wellbeing
Maroondah City Council
An evening for young people facing barriers to employment such as anxiety, depression, learning sesnory or physical difficulties:
An upcoming career night at ECHO Employment services for current and past students to explore creative and positive career opportunities, exposure to potential employers and access to apprenticeship/trainee centres
Wednesday 31st October 4-6:30pm
Please see attached flyer and pass on to any young people who may be interested,
Maroondah City Council Youth Services will be present alongside other services to discuss support options if required
Amy Corcoran
Community and Online Engagement Officer - Youth and Children's Services | MYSPN Coordinator
R.A.D.A.R Awards
R.A.D.A.R. stands for 'Respect and Diversity at Ringwood', so please have a think about any staff members and/or students who you think made a difference to the RSC positive education community during term 3. In keeping with our Character Strengths theme please link your nominations to one of the following 3 strengths. Wisdom- Judgment : Thinking things through and examining them from all sides; not jumping to conclusions; being able to change one’s mind in light of evidence; weighing all evidence. Moderation- Forgiveness : A conscious, deliberate decision to release feelings of resentment or vengeance toward a person or group who has harmed you, regardless of whether they actually deserve your forgiveness. Courage – Bravery : the quality or state of having or showing mental or moral strength to face danger, fear, or difficulty This strength involves accurately representing your internal states, intentions, and commitments, both publicly and privately.
Anglicare Forum
Please find attached a flyer for a parenting forum which will be in your area this school term
Family Fun Day
A FREE multi-age event offering activities for families with a parent or carer experiencing Mental illness.
Student Wellbeing Website Relaunched
The student wellbeing website has been relaunched this term. It includes links to sites with excellent resources to support the health and wellbeing of both parents and students. If you are looking for information about topics from mindfulness to depression to the benefits of gratitude then this is a great place to start. There are also sites with tips for how to support young people through a mental health crisis and fantastic podcasts exploring strategies to help you lead a happier, more meaningful life. Please check it out and become familiar with the wealth of resources available.