Wellbeing

Mental Health Month

October is Mental Health Month and Emerging Minds encourage us to take some simple steps to support children’s mental health and wellbeing.  

They could be:

- Going on walks together and collecting treasures

- Singing, playing and reading together

- Celebrating the small wins and praising your child 

- Moving together 

- Listening to them and their stories 

Try some of these with your child and enjoy the moments of connection.

Mental Health Month is also a chance to promote activities and ideas that can have a positive impact on our daily lives and the lives of others. These events and messages are tied together with a specific theme, and this year’s theme is 'Connect with your Community.'

Visit our Mental Health Month page on the Wellbeing Hub to download your free wellbeing calendars.

Introducing ConnectUs.

ConnectUs is an online youth service directory that connects young people aged 10-25 with a wide range of support services in the Maroondah, Knox, and Yarra Ranges regions of Victoria. The directory is a resource for both young people and those who support them, listing services for health and wellbeing, community programs, recreation, education, and employment. 

Why use it?

• Local and accessible – search by postcode to see services available right here in Heathmont and surrounding suburbs
• Comprehensive – covers areas such as health, housing, education, mental health, community centres, playgroups, and more
• Free to use – families can explore and contact services directly at no cost

• Tailored to your needs – filter by service type to quickly find exactly what you’re looking for

   

Types of services

The directory includes information on a variety of services, such as:

• Health and wellbeing support (including mental health, grief, and health care services)
• Community programs and agencies
• Education and recreation options
• Employment support

You can visit the site for the Heathmont area here - ConnectUs

Alternatively, you can enter your own postcode on the site HERE

Marlborough's Wellbeing Hub is also just a click away for more parent and carer wellbeing resources.

Jenelle Seregin

Mental Health and Wellbeing Leader