Community wellbeing events
Smile Squad oral health packs
All children deserve a healthy smile, and the Smile Squad free school dental program is working hard to help make sure this happens.
Your child(ren) will soon receive a free oral health pack to bring home. The pack contains a toothbrush, full sized toothpaste, and an oral health brochure. Please take the time to read the brochure. It’s full of helpful hints and tips to help your whole family eat well, drink well and clean well – for life.
Standard strength toothpaste
Smile Squad provides standard strength fluoride toothpaste that is generally used by ages six and over, unless recommended by a dental or trained health professional.
About Smile Squad
Smile Squad is a Victorian Government program that provides free dental care to all Victorian government primary, secondary and specialist school students.
We will let you know when Smile Squad will be coming to our school to provide dental examinations. Although Smile Squad is not visiting our school just yet, you can access free dental for students by calling your local community dental clinic: Each Smile Squad Dental and asking for a Smile Squad appointment.
In addition, Smile Squad is offering Heathmont College students the opportunity to attend the Smile Squad School Holiday Pop-Up Clinic, located at 18–22 Lakeview Drive, Lilydale, during the upcoming school holidays from 21 September to 2 October 2026.
Please see the attached flyer for further information, including details on how to book an appointment.
Visit the Smile Squad website at: www.smilesquad.vic.gov.au to learn more.
Whats on in the community wellbeing space (scroll through the latest events) :
Growing Wellbeing Activity Day
Next date: Thursday, 01 October 2026 | 11:00 AM to 02:00 PM
In recognition of World Mental Health Month, Council's free Growing Wellbeing Activity Day is back these school holidays to raise awareness about the importance of positive mental health and wellbeing for people of all ages and backgrounds.
Join us and experience ways to look after your mental health and wellbeing while discovering tips for supporting your family and friends to thrive too. There will be a range of organisations in attendance so you can also learn about some of the local mental health and wellbeing support services and programs available to you.
Event details
- Date: Thursday 1 October
- Time: 11am to 2pm
- Venue: Realm and Ringwood Town Square, 179 Maroondah Highway, Ringwood 3134
- Cost: Free
Foster a brighter future
Thursday 17 September | 6.30pm | Realm Library
Learn about foster care with MacKillop Family Services at Realm Library. Find out what’s involved, what support is available and how you can help provide a safe, nurturing home for children and young people. Bring your questions! Book your spot.
Understanding Eating Disorder Recovery
This free six-week webinar workshop equips carers with practical tools to support their loved one's recovery, building confidence, understanding and connection along the way.
Where: ONLINE (WEBINAR)
Dates: Thursday 8th October – Thursday 12th November 2026
Time: 7:30pm – 9:30pm (AEDT)
Butterfly foundation: Free Single Session Support
Are you on a waitlist for eating disorder treatment or thinking about starting treatment? This free 60-minute phone session can help you understand your challenges, learn how disordered eating affects your health, and could build motivation for the road ahead. Open to anyone in Australia over age 16 years.
Your Phone Goes Everywhere… So Do the Germs!
Most of us take our phones everywhere – to school, work, sport, public transport and home. We use them while eating, after touching shared surfaces and sometimes even when we're feeling unwell. While we often think about washing our hands, we don't always think about cleaning the devices we use every day. Research shows that phones, tablets and computer keyboards can collect a surprising number of germs over time.
Consider adding technology cleaning to your wellness routine. Regularly cleaning phones, tablets, laptops and keyboards can help reduce the spread of germs, especially during cold and flu season which usually lasts through spring. Combined with regular handwashing, healthy eating, staying active and getting enough sleep, it is a simple way to help protect yourself and those around you.
For practical advice on preventing illness, visit: 10 tips to fight the flu | healthdirect