Wellbeing
SWPBS Update
Well done to the students who received a certificate last assembly! Fantastic efforts showing our values during playtimes.
Child Development & Wellbeing Information
Each week I try to share some info and resource recommendations in the newsletter.
This week...eSafety
There are great things for children to learn and explore online, but there are also many risks to manage.
The eSafety Commissioner has fantastic resources to help parents navigate how to protect their children in the online world: Parents | eSafety Commissioner
This is a great place to start: Online safety basics | eSafety Commissioner
Here's a detailed guide to using Parental controls | How to keep your child safe
This one's a link to an online family book. It’s designed to help families and children from age 7 explore online safety through simple, open conversations:Let's talk about being safe online | eSafety Commissioner
Webinars for parents and carers | eSafety Commissioner
Mental Health Support
If you or your child need confidential advice or someone to talk to, here are some readily available support services…
Kids Helpline
Call 1800 55 1800. Or webchat via kidshelpline.com.au
Kids Helpline is Australia’s free and confidential 24/7 online and phone counselling service for young people aged 5 to 25.
Beyond Blue
Call 1300 22 4636. Or webchat via www.beyondblue.org.au
Our free telephone and online counselling service is open 24/7 for everyone in Australia. No matter who you are, or how you're feeling, reach out to our free counselling services for support – we'll point you in the right direction so you can get the help you need.
Women’s Information and Referral Exchange (WIRE)
Call 1300 134 130. Or webchat via www.wire.org.au
WIRE provides free support, referrals and information on any issue for all women and gender diverse people in Victoria. Telephone counselling is available 9am – 5pm, Monday to Friday. Online support chat is available 11am – 4:30pm, Monday to Friday.
MensLine Australia
Call 1300 78 99 78. Or webchat via mensline.org.au
MensLine Australia offers free professional 24/7 telephone counselling support for men with concerns about mental health, relationships, anger management, family violence (using and experiencing), stress, and suicidal thoughts.
Family Relationships Advice Line
Call 1800 050 321 Mon-Fri 8am to 8pm; Sat 10am- 4pm
Anyone can call the Advice Line, a national telephone service about family relationships. They help with strengthening family relationships, helping families stay together and assisting families through separation. More information here: www.familyrelationships.gov.au/talk-someone/advice-line