Wellbeing

As we approach the holiday break, I want to take a moment to acknowledge all the hard work and achievements of our students this term. It’s been a fantastic few months filled with learning, growth, and some wonderful wellbeing initiatives.  

Holiday Support & Activities 

We understand that the holidays can be a time of both joy and challenges. If you’re looking for something fun and engaging to do over the break, check out the Banyule Youth Holiday Program. It offers a range of exciting activities for young people to connect, learn new skills, and have fun. More details can be found on the Banyule Youth Services website.  

For families needing support during the holiday period, there are always people ready to listen and help:  

- Kids Helpline – 24/7 support for young people (Call 1800 55 1800 or visit           

  kidshelpline.com.au)  

- Headspace – Mental health and wellbeing support for young people aged 12-25 

  (headspace.org.au)  

- Lifeline – Crisis support and suicide prevention (Call 13 11 14 or visit lifeline.org.au)  

New Community Cupboard – Free Food & Toiletries

This week, we were thrilled to see the launch of the Community Cupboard at Eltham! This initiative provides free non-perishable food and essentials, including pet food and toiletries, to support people in our local area. It aims to ease cost of living pressures and ensure everyone has access to the items they need to stay well.  

Visit the Community Cupboard at:  

HealthAbility Eltham  

917 Main Road, Eltham  

Ground floor, opposite reception  

Open Monday-Friday, 8:30am – 5:00pm  

If you or someone you know could use a little extra support, please feel free to drop by.  

eSafety Parent and Carer Webinar Series  

For parents and carers looking to learn more about online safety, there is an eSafety webinar series designed to provide valuable information and strategies for keeping young people safe online. Topics include cyberbullying, gaming, social media, and digital habits.  

 See the flyer attached for full details and registration information.  

Wellbeing Highlights This Term  

This term, we were proud to run the Digital Thumbprint Workshops for students in Years 4-7. Delivered by Optus, these sessions focused on cybersafety, digital wellbeing, and responsible technology use, helping students navigate the online world safely and responsibly.  

We were also fortunate to work once again with The Man Cave and The Big Sister Experience, running impactful Year 10 workshops. These sessions provided students with powerful discussions on resilience, self-awareness, and positive relationships, offering valuable skills as they continue their journey through high school.  

We are so proud of the engagement and enthusiasm our students have shown in these programs, and we look forward to continuing this important work in the new year.  

Wishing you all a safe, restful, and enjoyable holiday break. We look forward to seeing you again next term!  

Kasi Bird

Wellbeing Leader