Student Wellbeing 2021
Safer Internet Day
The 9th February is Safer Internet Day bringing a great reminder to keep safe online. The eSafety Commissioner website has some great resources and information for young people to access including cyberbullying and how to report online bullying, what to do if your spending too much time online, consent and sharing photos, protecting your identity and more.
Check out the link for more information https://www.esafety.gov.au/young-people or see Adolescent Health Nurse Claire in the Wellbeing Office on the Helen Fraser Campus.
The eSafety Commissioner is also holding a free webinar to look at how parents and carers can support young people to have safe and respectful online relationships and what to do if things go wrong.
It will cover:
- starting conversations with your child about their online friendships and positive ways to deal with changing relationships
- understanding the rights, laws and community expectations that govern social media use
- where to seek help if your child is involved in a cyberbullying incident.
The webinar will include case studies, research and target advice so you can support the young person in your life to have safe, enjoyable online experiences.
Dates include:
Tuesday 9 February 7.30 to 8.30 pm
Wednesday 10 February 12.30 to 1.30 pm
Wednesday 10 February 7.30 to 8.30 pm
Monday 15 February 12.30 to 1.30 pm
Monday 22 March 12.30 to 1.30 pm
Register at https://www.esafety.gov.au/parents/webinars
Teen Health Group
The Teen Health Group is back this term to answer all of your health questions. Each week will cover a different topic varying from tips for better sleep, managing stress, to sexual health and relationships.
Have a topic you think should be covered? Come and speak to Adolescent Health Nurse Claire in the Wellbeing Office.
Teen Health Group is on every Wednesday at 1pm in the Wellbeing Office on HFC. Snacks Provided!
Stand Out Group
The MFG Stand Out group will be holding a 2021 re-launch on MONDAY 1st Feb. Our group is made up of proud members and allies of the LGBTQIA+ community. We'd love to see some new faces this year, as well as our regular members! Come along to EG6 at lunchtime. Snacks provided :)
Kind Regards,
Claire Logue | Secondary School Nurse
Health, Wellbeing and Specialist Services Branch
SWVR-Barwon Area
Department of Education and Training
E: Claire.logue@education.vic.gov.au
Matthew Flinders Girls Secondary College: Monday & Wednesday
DET Barwon Office: Every Alternate Friday