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Staying connected during the holidays
Stay connected during the school holidays
Ensuring you stay connected is important during the school holidays and can have a positive impact on mental health. When the school holidays begin, some people find it difficult to stay socially engaged as the change in routine can throw you off. Keeping your social battery charged can help to boost mood, combat loneliness, reduce stress and keep you connected with the community. School holidays in the winter can be hard, as leaving home and braving the cold can be difficult. This can cause some people to struggle with their mental health, so checking in on your friends and loved ones is important.
There are always some great events and activities in your local community to participate in. If events aren’t your thing, here are some other ways to stay connected during the school holidays:
- Use social media safety to connect with your friends
- Check in with your friends to see how they’re doing
- Try and do an outdoor activity with a friend to boost vitamin d during the winter
- Pair your activities with friends (e.g. study with a friend, walk with a friend)
- Try something new (see the school holiday guide)
- Spend time with family at home doing something fun (e.g. board games)
What’s on in the local area:
Click here for more information:
https://www.wyndham.vic.gov.au/pointcookdrop
https://www.wyndham.vic.gov.au/whats-on/breakfast-club
Tuning Into Teens Programs:
Tuning in to Teens™ is a parenting program that focuses on emotions and is designed to assist parents to establish stronger relationships with their teenage children. Tuning in to Teens™ aims to prevent problems developing and enhance emotional and behavioural functioning.
Wyndham Youth Services team facilitate Tuning Into Teens information sessions both in person and online. Youth services staff facilitate a number of programs throughout the year. If you would like to register your interest to the program please click here for more information
https://www.wyndham.vic.gov.au/services/youth-services/youth-support/tuning-teens
Wyndham Youth Services Holiday Action Program Now Open for Bookings!
Get ready for another action-packed Winter school holidays with Youth Services Holiday Action Program! For young people aged 12-17, check out our program of activities for the Winter Holidays and book your spot before they fill up!
https://www.wyndham.vic.gov.au/holiday-action-program
Hobsons Bay Youth Services School Holiday Events
Be sure to register for one of HB Youth Services amazing activities for young people aged 12-17 years these winter school holidays.
In addition, Hobsons Bay Libraries offers free, regular, term-time drop-in programs and holiday activities for young people of high school ages 12–17. Click here for more info: Young People Programs - Hobsons Bay