Wellbeing
What's on? Youth Services in Hume, click on the link to find out more...
https://www.hume.vic.gov.au/Residents/People-Services/Youth/Whats-on
What's on in Hume libraries?
https://www.humelibraries.vic.gov.au/Whats-On
Thinking of cooking with the kids over the school holidays? Check out the link for some new healthy food recipes. Healthy eating can be simple, cost effective and tasty!
https://www.goodfoodforgoodhealth.com.au/
Ask Izzy is a mobile website that connects people who are in crisis with the services they need right now and nearby, for example, food, housing, counselling etc.
This parenting website is a great resource for parents / caregivers of children 0-18 years old. It is designed for busy families and full of tips and tricks for you to try, the content is easy to find and easy to digest. They have the answers to hundreds of parenting questions, where and when you need them. The articles, videos and interactive resources are tailored to different ages and stages, taking you from nurturing a newborn to raising a confident, resilient teen and helping you to look after yourself as a parent too.
https://raisingchildren.net.au/
R U OK? Day:
Thursday 11 September is R U OK? Day but we know that whether it’s a friend, family member, partner, or colleague, the people around us go through life’s ups and downs every day. That’s why we want everyone to feel confident to check in with the people they care about and Ask R U OK? Any Day.
"In Australia, around 1 in 2 people will struggle with their mental health during their lifetime. Learning about mental health will help you look after your social and emotional wellbeing. It will also help you support people close to you. It's important to get support early if you're feeling unsettled or struggling. Beyond Blue have information and resources about the signs and symptoms to watch out for and where to find support." Please click on the link below for further information.
https://www.beyondblue.org.au/mental-health
https://www.beyondblue.org.au/get-support/national-mental-health-helplines-and-support-groups
DPV health delivers a wide variety of clinical, support and community services that focus on integrated health promotion, treatment and prevention of illness and injury. They also deliver a wide range of health and wellbeing services, including (click on each service for further information):
- Medical Services
- Physical Health
- Mental Health
- Child & Youth Health
- Disability Services
- Aged Care
- Community Support
- Dental Services
The wellbeing team would like to wish all our staff, students and their families and wider community a restful and enjoyable spring school holiday. Stay safe and take care.
We look forward to seeing you all in Term 4!
Wellbeing Team
Social Worker - Mrs Linda Coughlan (Mon, Tues, Wed & Thurs)
Student Counsellor - Mrs Fatima Ghazzaoui (Tues, Wed & Thurs)
Play Therapist - Ms Elly Levis (Wed)
Speech Pathologist - Mrs Jane Hill Waterson (Mon & Tues)
Disability Inclusion Assistant- Ms Maja Sormaz (Tues & Wed)
Disability Inclusion Officer - Mr Chris Brettargh (Mon-Fri)