Wellbeing

RIAC Cuppa & Chat

Families are invited to have a cuppa and chat with Carolyn from RIAC. Carolyn will be attending school on Wednesday 17th September for the morning to provide support to our families with parents / carers.

• Date: 17th September
• Time: 9am
• Where: Djak tjarra

For further information please contact Kristy Dupille or email wellbeing@spbendigo.catholic.edu.au.

More information on RIAC can be found here: Home - RIAC (Rights Information and Advocacy Centre)

Mental Health Month: Being Active

This week we celebrate the final week of our St Peter's annual Mental Health Month by focusing on "Being Active".  

We know that being active is important for our physical health, muscle strength and body function, but did you know it is also an essential element of improving and maintaining our mental health too?

Our body and mind are connected, and what you do with your body can have a powerful effect on your mental wellbeing. Evidence shows regular physical activity can:

• Cause chemical changes in the brain that positively impact our mood.
• Help prevent and reduce symptoms of depression, anxiety and stress.
• Help achieve and maintain a healthy weight and can contribute to an increased self esteem
• Strengthen your heart, lungs, bones and muscles for increased energy and strength.
• Help improve your quality of sleep, add brain cells and build new connections between those cells throughout your life.
• Increase blood flow and oxygenate the brain.

As we conclude our annual Mental Health Month at St Peter's you may like to keep an eye out in your community for activities, events and learnings as part of Mental Health Awareness Month in October.  From all the staff at St Peter's we wish you good mental health and extend our support to you and your family for times when your mental wellbeing is challenged.

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