Wellbeing and Inclusion
Park Orchards Primary School
Manningham Youth Services
Manningham Youth Services often hear from schools that parents are asking for more support but are hard to engage. So, they have created a very brief survey, and they are hoping that parents could participate.
The survey seeks basic information on how and when they are more likely to engage and area’s of interest on subjects surrounding online safety, digital wellbeing, and respectful relationships.
If they receive enough responses, they will work with Evolve and In Your Skin to seek funding to provide the workshops requested. The survey is open until November 15th.
October is Mental Health Month!
October is a great time to think about our mental health and wellbeing. Just like we look after our bodies by eating healthy food, getting enough sleep and being active, we also need to look after our minds.
World Mental Health Day is on 10 October. It is a day when people all around the world stop and think about how we can look after ourselves and support others.
At school, there are lots of simple things we can do to help ourselves and others feel happy, safe and connected:
Connect – Spend time with people who make you feel good.
Talk – If something is worrying you, talk to someone you trust.
Be kind – A smile, a kind word or including someone in a game can make a big difference. Look after yourself – Take time to rest, play, move your body and do things you enjoy.
Ask for help – Everyone has tricky days. Asking for help is a sign of strength, not weakness.
Remember, we all have mental health, just as we all have physical health. Sometimes we feel happy and excited, and sometimes we might feel worried, sad, frustrated or overwhelmed. All feelings are okay, and we don't have to manage them on our own.
This October, let's make our community a place where everyone feels connected, included, cared for and supported.
Small acts of kindness and connection can make a BIG difference!
Need Support?
Mental Health Australia is the national peak advocacy body for the mental health sector. We don't provide clinical or support services for people in distress or crisis.
If you, or someone you know is in immediate danger, please call 000.
If you are experiencing distress or are seeking mental health support, please contact one of the following services:
- Lifeline: 13 11 14 or lifeline.org.au
- Beyond Blue: 1300 22 46 36 or beyondblue.org.au
- 13YARN: 13 92 76 (for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people)
- Kids Helpline: 1800 55 1800 or kidshelpline.com.au
- Headspace: 1800 650 850 or headspace.org.au
- ReachOut: reachout.com
- SANE Australia: 1800 18 SANE (1800 187 263) or sane.org
- Suicide Call Back Service: 1300 659 467