Wellbeing

What is Positive Behaviour Support?

Proactive strategies that are aimed at decreasing behaviours of concern and replacing them with pro-social skills that lead to enhanced social competencies.

The OLA staff have been working with Behavioural Consultant Patrice Wiseman to further develop strategies to support students with a positive approach.  We work towards creating a climate where positive behaviour is explicitly taught and reinforced and prevention approaches are emphasised.  

Acknowledgement: explicit statements reinforcing expectations

“It’s great to see that…”

“I like the way you…”

“Well done for…”

“Thanks for showing...”

Correction: explicit corrective feedback regarding expectations

“X, you need to… or….”

“You have two choices, either you….or…”

“X, you just… so now….”

“You just did …there’s a consequence for that”

Restorative Practices

We at OLA approach situations in the classroom and school yard in a restorative way.  Our staff have continued to work with Patrice Wiseman (Behaviour Consultant) in developing a Behaviour Management process. Here is a great article about WHY we need restorative practices in education.

Restorative Practices (RP) is the name given to the educational practice that reflects a relational approach to resolving harm and conflict. The focus of (RP) is on repairing harm and to view inappropriate actions as an opportunity for guiding, learning and teaching replacement behaviours. To teach self-regulation, self-efficacy skills and resilience.

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The eSafety education team have put ideas together to help families keep their children safe online. The site includes free downloadable resource and webinars. 

https://www.esafety.gov.au/parents

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Moira Allied Health - Occupational Therapy in Schools

Hello from the MOIRA Allied Health Team,

We have exciting news! We have new OT’s starting at the end of July who will be ready to support your students.

To get started, complete our online referral form linked below:

MOIRA Allied Health Referral Form

Occupational therapists work with children and young people of all abilities to support participation at school to achieve their best outcomes from their education. Each person is an individual, so their needs will be to. MOIRA’s occupational therapists conduct assessments to identify individual goals, strengths and barriers to learning, then recommend strategies or changes to the environment to increase a student’s capacity to participate.

Advanced Psychology

AP is a newly established private practice, that aims to improve the quality of life for individuals and families. Even though our psychologists have years of experience, as we are a new practice, we have immediate availability for referrals for therapy and assessments, available both face-to-face and via Telehealth.

AP provides assessments for Specific Learning Disorder (such as Dyslexia, Dysgraphia, and Dyscalculia), Autism, and ADHD for clients of all ages. We offer therapeutic services for a range of mental health conditions commonly present in children, adolescents, and adults, such as emotional dysregulation, anxiety, depression, stress, sleep issues, inattentiveness, and challenging behaviour. We work closely with individuals as well as the whole family to develop healthy and sustainable long-term coping mechanisms in order for them to thrive in all areas of their lives.

Director and Principal Psychologist

Advanced Psychology

Suit 1.04 71 Queens Road, Melbourne 3004

Phone: 0479069648

Email: lindakollind@advancedpsychology.net

Web: https://www.advancedpsychology.net/

Josy Reeder

Learning Diversity/Wellbeing Leader