Wellbeing

RUOK? Day 2026

On Thursday, 10 September we recognised RUOK? Day.  This is an important day in our Wellbeing calendar as the message of checking in with friends and those around us is vital.  We actively encourage the message that every day is a good day to check in with family and friends, not just on RU OK? Day.

Students have undertaken activities and conversations in POD, they had a free toastie breakfast in the basement, then yellow themed donuts and activities in the courtyard thanks to Piperon House.

Year 8 Teen Mental Health First Aid (Junior Course)

Year 8 students will be participating in the Junior Teen Mental Health First Aid course in Weeks 2, 3 and 4 of Term 4.  There are 3 x 60 minutes sessions that are facilitated by Belinda and Nat from our Monivae Wellbeing Hub team.

An overview of the teen course is below, though more information can be found at: 

https://www.mhfa.com.au/our-courses/teen-peer-to-peer-support/teen-mental-health-first-aid 

The Teen Mental Health First Aid course teaches students how to provide initial peer-to-peer support to a friend or classmate who may be experiencing a mental health problem or mental health crisis, until professional help is received or the crisis resolves.

Students learn about the signs and symptoms of common mental health problems in adolescents, how to recognise and respond to an emerging or worsening mental health problem, and the interventions and supports available.

Using a practical, evidence-based action plan, students learn how to approach a friend or classmate they are concerned about and initiate a conversation about those concerns. Students also learn how to offer initial support and information, how to encourage the person to seek professional help, and when to seek the help of a trusted adult. 

If you require any further information, please contact me at school: kcouchman@monivae.vic.edu.au

School Holiday Period

Our Monivae Wellbeing Hub staff members will be unavailable over the school holiday period.  We wish our school community a very happy and safe holiday break.  We hope it is a time for you to unwind and spend some valuable time with family and friends.

Should you require any Wellbeing support or Mental Health support over the school holiday period, please contact:

• Headspace Hamilton:  5500 7130 or headspacehamilton@brophy.org.au
• Kids Helpline:  1800 551 800 (free and confidential phone counselling service) 
• Lifeline:  13 11 14 mental health crisis support 

Ms Kate Couchman, Mrs Belinda Carroll & Mrs Natalie Templeton

Monivae Wellbeing Hub