Student and Staff Wellbeing
Canine Comprehension
Canine Comprehension is back in full swing across all sub-schools this year.
The Wellbeing Team have been supporting our dog and handler pairs when working with our students.
Primary Sub School
Our prep students had their first session with George and Judy last week. They were able to take turns to spend some time with George.
The rest of our primary sub school eagerly anticipate George and Judy's arrival each week. George has been enjoying showing the students some tricks that he can do, in return getting lots of cuddles, pats and treats.
Middle and Secondary Sub Schools
Students that have been selected to participate in the 8 week program with Victor and his human Mini have been learning lots about emotions. Students have engaged in activities including image sorts and emotional charades as well as focusing on their own confidence, tone of voice and body language to keep Victor engaged to do tricks and follow commands with lots of pats, cuddles and treats.
Each session is ended with some calming breathing exercises where students have the opportunity to practise their self-regulation and calming strategies.
Enjoying some relaxing breathing with Victor
Cuddles with Victor
Identifying positive and negative behaviours
Our responsibilities when spending time with Victor
Sorting positive and negative behaviours
Working together to identify and sort dog emotion images
Enjoying some relaxing breathing with Victor
Cuddles with Victor
Identifying positive and negative behaviours
Our responsibilities when spending time with Victor
Sorting positive and negative behaviours
Working together to identify and sort dog emotion images
Support Services
Food Relief
We understand that the increased cost of living has had a large impact on the community. There are lots of people who are now finding it challenging and are struggling to afford some of the basic essentials.
If you, or someone you know are having a tough time, there are supports available!
Foodbank Victoria
The Foodbank Victoria website provides the option to find food relief services across the state of Victoria for those who may need it.
For more information, click on the link below.
Kids Helpline is a 24/7 free counselling service available by phone call, online chat or email available specifically for children from 5 – 25 years old.
You can call 1800 55 1800 or click the link below the access the website and click on the 'Get Help' tab for more information.
The Circle
Designed for ‘Neurodivergence’, 'My Circle' by Kids Helpline allows 12 – 25 year olds talk about their experiences around Autism, ADHD, sensory issues and more. Supported by Kids Helpline counsellors, the free, private, safe and confidential social platform allows 12 – 25 year olds talk to other young people going through challenges similar to them.
Click the link below for more information about 'My Circle'.
Their 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 their free counselling services for support and they'll point you in the right direction so you can get the help you need.
You can call 1300 224 636 for support or click the link below to access the Beyond Blue website and click on the 'get support' tab for information.
Not sure what support you need? Click the link below and complete the 'Mental Health check-in' survey.