Student Services : Wellbeing
Upcoming Free Events in Darebin
The youth and community worker from Your Community Health has shared some upcoming FREE events happening in our area.
Reservoir Market
There is a free pop-up fresh food market at Reservoir Neighbourhood House on Tuesday 22nd November & 6th December. It’s BYO bag and people can get a range of fresh fruit and veggies. There will also be some staff there to chat to anyone wanting more info on regular food support– flyer attached!
Youth Writing Lab
Come along for a special Youth Writing Lab with Leanne Hall, award-winning Australian author of books for young adults and children. Her debut novel, This Is Shyness, was the winner of the Text Prize for Children's and Young Adult Writing. Her novel for younger readers, Iris and the Tiger, won the Patricia Wrightson Prize for Children's Literature at the NSW Premier's Literary Awards and her most recent YA novel, The Gaps, has been shortlisted in the Victorian Premier’s Literary Awards and the Adelaide Festival Awards for Literature.
Come early for snacks and to chat about all things books and writing! Youth Writing Lab is held monthly. Stop by for a single session or come monthly to keep up your momentum and deepen your skills. Suitable for young people aged 12 – 25 years. Register here (free): Youth Writing Lab with Special Guest Author, Leanne Hall Registration, Thu 01/12/2022 at 4:30 pm | Eventbrite
External Programs for Families
Parent zone (Anglicare Victoria) have some upcoming free online webinars for families. See below for more information.
Maintaining Healthy Routines During the Holidays:“Finding it difficult for your kids to return back to school after the holiday period? No need to worry, we’re here to help you. In our online session, you will have the opportunity to develop strategies that will help you and your family navigate the summer break with ease and feel confident about the return to school. Join ParentZone Northern and Hume City Council for a supportive and informative workshop exploring how to sustain healthy routines as a family during the summer break.” DATE: Wednesday 30th November 2022 TIME: 7.00pm to 8.30pm WHERE: Online Via Zoom COST: This session is free of charge, but registration is essential. REGISTER: Maintaining Routines During the Holidays Tickets, Thu 24/11/2022 at 7:00 pm | Eventbrite
Managing Stress During the Holidays:
“The holiday season can be stressful, managing finances, expectations, socialising, and family dynamics. Join ParentZone Northern and Hume City Council to explore strategies that can help support the whole family to manage stress during the festive season even if your family doesn’t celebrate Christmas.” Date: Tuesday 6th December 2022Time: 10.30am – 12.00pm Where: Online Via Zoom Cost: This session is free of charge, but registration is essential
REGISTER: Managing Stress During the Festive Season Tickets, Tue 06/12/2022 at 10:30 am | Eventbrite
Smile Squad- Dental Van
We are so glad that the dental service (Smile Squad) is running smoothly. Thank you to the students for remembering to attend your appointments. Just a reminder to check your compass for your appointment time and present to the dental van which is located outside of the Performing Arts Centre.
No Lights No Lycra- Student Ambassadors Wanted
We are still needing some student volunteers to run No Lights No Lycra at NHS. If you are interested in becoming a student ambassador, please see the staff in M11. Watch this video to see if this is something you would like to be part of.
Support Outside of School Hours
With the senior students having finished for the year and the year 10 cohort finishing next week, it is a good time to remind you of the supports available outside of school hours. Please come and see us in M11 if you require any support before the end of the term.
