Wellbeing Matters

Get Growing Wellbeing Program - Student Feedback

Last term, several students participated in a wellbeing program called 'Get Growing', which was facilitated by Caitlin Youngson from GROW, a community organisation that runs mental wellbeing programs. It is wonderful to hear what they have learned:

I value myself more than I thought, and I have great friends.
I learned that there is a place I can go to at school if I need to and that I also have great friends.
I got to know my friends better and I can relate to people more than I thought I would.
I learned that I have really good friends and that I increased and made my connections better with my friends.
It's okay to set boundaries with my friends.
I learned how to trust adults more with my issues.
Everyone's got their own struggles and that no matter how big they are, you can always overcome them.
It's okay to have boundaries and people should respect them.
It’s okay not to be okay.
Everyone has value - and we should appreciate each other’s values.
Not everyone is going to like you - but doesn’t mean you have to change yourself for others.
Everyone has problems, and we can find a way to overcome them.
Everyone feels the same - nervous anxious and you’re not alone in your feelings. There are 69 billion in the world that might not like you but there is still 1 million people that love you.
It’s okay to feel your feelings sometimes and you’re not alone.

FREE Parent Education Evening "When mental health gets personal - an inside look at supporting young people"

Presented by Nic Newling

Nic Newling will share his personal story, outlining the highs and lows of having a mood disorder in school, the challenges of being misdiagnosed, and the grief of losing his brother to suicide. Nic’s presentation will explore the often-hidden experiences of adolescent mental illness, the crucial role of families and schools, and practical suggestions on how to make a meaningful positive difference. This thought-provoking presentation is emotionally impactful, humorous at times, honest, and most importantly, filled with hope.

Date: Tuesday 6 August 2024
Time: 7.00 – 8.30pm
Delivery: Face-to-face only, Mentone Grammar Thorold Theatre (Creativity Centre, enter via Lucerne Street)
Relevant to: This session is most relevant to parents/carers of students from Years 5 - 12.
Registrations essential: Closing 4.00pm on Friday 2 August

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Places are limited so please ensure you register to avoid disappointment – bookings may close early if capacity is reached prior to the closing date, at which time guests will be placed on a waiting list.

Nic Newling is a renowned advocate and educator on mental health and suicide prevention and has reached millions of people through live talks and media including Australian Story, Conversations on ABC Radio, and NBC’s The TODAY Show in New York.

Managing Anxiety - FREE Parent Webinar

Tuesday 10 September at 6pm

A free parent webinar on managing anxiety will be hosted by Headspace via Teams—stay tuned for more details!

Community Mentors for Students

We often get asked within the Wellbeing Team about community mentors for students and ‘A Path to Follow’ is a local organisation which has just that. Read more here.

Ms Dilek Yucel (Psychologist, Head of Wellbeing), Ms Rachel Felmingham (Mental Health Practitioner), Mr Elin Kim (Counsellor), Ms Tara Coates (Social Worker) and Bali (Therapy Dog)