Wellbeing Hub Report

Wannon Water- Ripple Effect Grant

We were very lucky to be the recipients of a $1000 grant through Wannon Water – Ripple Effect Community Grant. The money will be used in our new Wellbeing Room which is used for small group intervention programs and also for our Standing Tall Mentoring Program. We are very excited to be able to purchase new resources including games, art supplies and come simple cooking appliances to allow us to have a wide variety of wellbeing activities on offer. A huge thanks to Wannon Water for providing this fantastic grant. 

Peer Pressure and Teenagers 

It is normal and healthy for young people to focus more on their relationships with peers than with their family, one of the concerns your teenager may have is how to fit in among their social circle. Peer groups play an important role in shaping young people’s lives and can often influence how an individual thinks and acts. For some teenagers, the thought of not fitting in can be overwhelming. You can help by encouraging your teenager to develop their own individuality and by teaching them to recognise the effects of peer pressure.

The link below from ReachOut contains advice around:

• What is peer pressure? 
• What is positive and negative peer pressure
• Teenage peer pressure and mental health.

https://parents.au.reachout.com/friendships-and-dating/peer-pressure/peer-pressure-and-teenagers 

Youth Mental Health First Aid Refresher Course

Ms Kate Couchman

Director of Student Wellbeing