Would you like to access free dental care for your child(ren)?

Did you know the Victorian Government funds a free school dental program called Smile Squad? For more details about the program visit: https://www.health.vic.gov.au/smile-squad

Smile Squad isn’t visiting our school again this year, but you can still access this high quality service, completely free of charge.

You can visit Colac Area Health at their community dental clinic. Please contact the team at any time to book an appointment. Just let them know you would like to book a Smile Squad appointment.

Contact the team at:

Colac Area Health- Dental2-28 Connor Street, Colac

(03) 5232 5100

Info@cah.vic.gov.au

The Smile Squad looks forward to seeing you soon.

Mental health support

For parents seeking support during the school holidays – Help is available

Visit your local GP
headspace Counselling: Parents or students can call or walk in to their local headspace centre.
eheadspace, online and phone counselling for young people aged 12 to 25 and their families: 1800 650 890 www.headspace.org.au/eheadspace
Kids Helpline, online and phone counselling for young people aged 5 to 25: 1800 551 800 www.kidshelpline.com.au
Parentline, counselling and support for parents and carers: 13 22 89 https://services.dffh.vic.gov.au/parentline
National Medicare Mental Health Support make a free call to 1800 595 212 between 8:30am – 5pm weekdays (except public holidays)
Lifeline, crisis support and suicide prevention for all Australians: 13 11 14 www.lifeline.org.au
Beyond Blue, online and phone support service for individuals experiencing depression and anxiety and their families: 1300 224 636 www.beyondblue.org.au (including translated resources to help parents and families support young people’s mental health).
Head to Help, digital mental health resources from Australian organisations: 1800 595 212 www.headtohelp.org.au/
Suicide Call Back Service, online, phone and video counselling for anyone affected by suicidal thoughts: 1300 659 467 www.suicidecallbackservice.org.au
contacting 000 if you are in an emergency, or at immediate risk of harm to yourself or others

Click the link for local Colac Otway Food Access and Support.

https://foodinthecosregion.weebly.com/uploads/2/5/3/2/25328492/cah_fooddirectory_finalversion_031115.pdf

Child Protection

13 12 78 (5pm to 9am Monday to Friday, 24 hours on weekends and public holidays)

or children and young people whose safety is at risk
https://services.dffh.vic.gov.au/child-protection-contacts

Safe Steps

1800 015 188(24 hours a day, 7 days a week)

For women and children who are victims of family violence
web chat support service Monday to Friday 9am until midnight

https://www.orangedoor.vic.gov.au/

Colac 1800 312 820

Alvie Primary School Newsletter

Respect / Responsibility / Grit

Issue 14 · 18 Sep 2026

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