Student Welbeing
Eltham High School
October is World Mental Health Month 2024
Tuesday 10 October is World Mental Health Day, and October is World Mental Health Month, with this year’s global theme ‘Mental Health in the Workplace', and the Australian theme is ‘Lets Talk About It’.
World Mental Health Day is an international day for global mental health education, awareness, and advocacy against social stigma. It was first celebrated in 1992 at the initiative of the World Federation for Mental Health, a global mental health organization with members and contacts in more than 150 countries.
Student Services have organized some events, activities, and resources for our students (and staff) throughout October, about the importance of good mental health in our everyday lives and encourage help-seeking behaviours when needed.
We encourage families to have conversations with their young person about how to take care of their own mental health and wellbeing, and model good help-seeking and self-care, by reaching out to your healthcare providers, your GP, or specialist services via the link below, when required.
https://worldmentalhealthday.com.au/need-help/
Nillumbik Youth Hub Drop In Program
The Nillumbik Youth Hub is a fun, safe and inclusive space for young people aged 12-25 to engage in programs, meet new people and access support and local services. Young people can drop in to the youth hub from Tuesday - Thursday, 3:00 - 6:00pm across the school term.
During drop in times you can:
- Catch up on study or just hang out with friends
- Play free games including foosball, pool, Nintendo Switch and PlayStation
- Access free Wi-Fi, snacks and our chill out space
- Chat to our youth workers to get support and access information on local youth services
When: Every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday during school terms
Time: 3:00 - 6:00pm
Where: Nillumbik Youth Hub, 32-34 Elizabeth Street, Diamond Creek
Drop Ins are free and bookings are not required!
For further information on the Nillumbik Youth Hub visit:
https://www.nillumbikyouth.vic.gov.au/About-us/Nillumbik-Youth-Hub
Food Hampers and Breakfast Program Available
We have a limited number of food hampers available, which can be picked up by families who may need them at the school on a regular basis.
The School Breakfast Club Program seeks to address the impact disadvantage can have on education outcomes by offering free and healthy food for students and families. Please contact Anna or Lynn on 9430 5111 or at anna.jenkins@education.vic.gov.au to request these food hampers.
The Breakfast Program also offers breakfast to any students every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday mornings from 8:10 – 8:40am in Room 413. Fruit and healthy snacks can also be provided to students in Wellbeing, Additional Needs and Sub-schools at recess and lunchtimes, as required.
ANNA JENKINS, Mental Health Practitioner