Wellbeing
Wellbeing Wednesday
Students have enjoyed painting and decorating baubles for Christmas during our Wellbeing Wednesday lunchtime activity. And don't they look great!
Social Media Age Restrictions - Starting 10 December 2025
From 10 December 2025, some social media platforms will prevent Australians under 16 from creating or keeping accounts. Platforms likely to be age-restricted include Facebook, Instagram, Kick, Reddit, Snapchat, Threads, TikTok, X, and YouTube. Please see the following resources to support your child in the changes being made.
eSafety Commissioner Resources Available:
- For Families: Complete guide, FAQs, and conversation prompts (LINK: eSafety parent guide ) Free 30-minute webinars for families - multiple sessions throughout December (LINK https://www.esafety.gov.au/about-us/industry-regulation/social-media-age-restrictions/webinars )
- For Young People: Get-ready guide for under 16s (LINK: https://www.esafety.gov.au/young-people/social-media-age-restrictions/get-ready-guide )
Mental Health Supports for Students Over School Holidays-
24/7 Crisis Support Services:
- Kids Helpline: 1800 55 1800 - Free, private and confidential 24/7 phone and online counselling service for young people aged 5-25
- Lifeline: 13 11 14 - 24/7 crisis support and suicide prevention services
- Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636 - 24/7 support for anxiety, depression and suicide prevention
- Suicide Call Back Service: 1300 659 467 - 24/7 telephone and online counselling
- 13YARN: 13 92 76 - 24/7 crisis support line for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
- MensLine Australia: 1300 78 99 78 - 24/7 telephone and online support for men
- QLife: 1800 184 527 - Anonymous and free LGBTI peer support and referral (3pm-midnight daily)
Online and Chat Support:
- eheadspace: Online and telephone support for young people 12-25 years (9am-1am, 7 days)
- ReachOut: Online mental health resources and peer support forums for young people
- Headspace: Echuca and Shepparton
- Youthbeyondblue: Online mental health support specifically for young people.