Community updates

‘School Can’t’ Parents and carers group

This new group has been created by Castlemaine Community House in recognition of the stress and isolation many local families are experiencing with school can't/refusal. These free monthly sessions are facilitated to create a welcoming, judgement free and safe space for parents & carers to connect, share and support each other. Sessions will be gently supported by experienced care providers from Dhelkaya Health. All sessions are confidential, no cost, no judgement and no obligations.

First Wednesday of every month (next meeting 4 June)

4:30pm - 5:30pm

Where: Ray Bradfield Room, Castlemaine

Auskick at Taradale PS Wednesday after school

Everyone is invited to join our afterschool Auskick sessions 3.40-4.40 Wednesdays for 5 weeks from next Wednesday

The link to register is https://www.playhq.com/afl/register/9cab02

Dhelkaya Health - new support Group

Dhelkaya Health are planning a new group for gender diverse, transgender and non-binary children of primary school age with their parents/carers.

The group called ‘Planet GAGA’ will focus on positive mental health with Gender Affirming Games and Activities, creating safe, affirming spaces for TGDNB children and their families. The program also provides peer support, resources and education for parents and carers.

The program will be a collaboration between Dhelkaya Health, Loddon Children’s Health and Wellbeing Locals and Mount Alexander Shire Council.

We are starting with a survey to families to collect interest for the group.

Can you please help us get the survey link below to families at your school.

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/PlanetGAGA

School Can’t Parents and Carers Group – a support group of parents/carers of young people who experience challenges with attending school

Active Living Census - Mount Alexander Shire Council

We are excited to announce that the Active Living Census (ALC) is returning this year, beginning on Monday May 26. The ALC is a region-wide survey conducted by Healthy Loddon Campaspe to gather insights into the health, wellbeing, and daily activities of residents across our region.

This data helps us to secure funding and shape programs that support our communities to be healthy, happy and more inclusive. Everyone in Mount Alexander Shire aged 3+ is invited to take part.

I have attached an overview of the ALC and here is the link to the website with further information, including frequently asked questions - https://www.healthyloddoncampaspe.au/alc

Free Parent Education sessions in Bendigo

Bendigo Health - support services for families

see attachment

Support services for families.pdf

supporting your child with ADHD