Wellbeing
Vaping Presentation | Is it a cold or the flu? | Buttlerfly Foundation | Contact form | Helpful contacts
On Monday 27th May during Pastoral Care, our students in Years 7 to 11 took part in a Zoom presentation called Beyond the Haze Vaping Presentation, The Path to Clean Air and Healthy Lungs. The presentation is designed to provide students with a real-life perspective on the dangers of vaping. The presentation also covers the science behind vaping, including the chemicals and toxins found in e-cigarettes and vaping products. Students were provided with a clear understanding of the risks associated with vaping and the potential long-term health consequences.
For further information from the Department of Education please see Smoking and Vaping: Advice for Parents
For the facts on vaping Quit: Vaping facts or for advice on how to support your child to quit vaping Quit: Parent support and advice
Is it a cold or the flu?
Cold and Flu Season is upon us. What is the difference between a cold and the flu?
You can follow these simple tips to keep yourself and others safe during cold and flu season:
Kingston Youth Services recently held a Parent Information Night from the Butterfly Foundation. For anyone who missed the session, a recording is available here;
Passcode: ?53W!!u6
This link is set to expire on Saturday 8th June, 2024 and here is the link to the tip sheet.
For further information and resources around the topic we encourage people to access Body Kind Families, which is totally free! It’s aimed at parents of teenagers and has lots of content (videos, factsheets, activities and audio content) on the topics covered in the live webinar. Parents can register to access Body Kind Families by following this link: https://butterfly.org.au/get-involved/campaigns/bodykindfamilies/.
Families with younger children can access information from Butterfly Body Bright (no need to register for this content) - https://www.butterflybodybright.org.au/resources
the Butterfly Helpline is available to anyone needing information, support or referrals for eating disorders or body image concerns. Our counsellors are available 7 days a week, 8am – Midnight by phone, email or webchat – http://www.butterfly.org.au/helpline.
Chelt.Sec Wellbeing Team
Kerri Haworth Nella Foley
Director of Wellbeing Mental Health Practitioner
Daniel Ferdinands Nicole Huang Donna Hurst Jackie Teese
Engagement Officer Counsellor Counsellor Counsellor
Wellbeing Contact Form
Contact our Cheltenham Secondary College Wellbeing team directly with any concerns or issues and one of the team will get back to you. The form can be accessed here.
Helpful Contacts
Headspace
Headspace Centres can be a one-stop shop for all young people who just need some help with everyday stuff or wellbeing and physical health.
Kids Helpline
Kids Helpline is across Australia, it is free, private and confidential 24/7. Mainly for young people aged 5 to age 25.
Call them on.. 1800 55 1800
Lifeline
Provides all Australians everywhere experiencing a personal crisis allowing 24-hour support. Call them on.. 13 11 14
Beyond Blue
https://www.beyondblue.org.au/
Provides information and support which helps tackle head-on the effects of mental health issues no matter where or what age.
Call them on.. 1300 22 4636
Parentline
https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/serviceprofiles/parentline-service
Fantastic service for parents and carers of young children from a few days of age all the way up to 18-year-olds. This service offers counselling and support which is confidential and anonymous on all issues around parenting. Call them on...13 22 89.