Celebrating Talk With Tails - Dog Therapy Term 1

We are delighted to share that our Dog Therapy program has been a wonderful success throughout Term 1. Students involved in the program demonstrated increased confidence, calmness, and engagement, and it has been a joy to see the positive impact on their wellbeing.

Due to the success of the program, we are pleased to continue Dog Therapy in Term 2 and have selected an additional group of students to participate. If your child has been chosen, they will have received a permission form yesterday. Please take a moment to review, sign, and return this form as soon as possible so your child can take part. We look forward to another rewarding term ahead.

Parenting Program held in LEPS Library - Term 2

Please register if you are interested in the program outlined below. It will be held in our school library on Wednesdays next term from week 2. You can register by calling (03) 9301 5200 or by emailing Parentzone.northern@anglicarevic.org.au

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Big Life Journal

This is an EXCELLENT FREE resource as printables to support all parents and children at home on a variety of wellbeing topics, please take a look at the link below.

https://biglifejournal.com/pages/freebies

You and your children will have FREE access to numerous fun and extremely useful ideas.

ON PSYCH

We understand that growing up can be a challenging time for children and teens—and it can be just as hard for the people who care about them. That's where onPsych comes in.

onPsych provides mental health support to students and families—right at school—with no out-of-pocket costs when referred by a GP (bulk billed through Medicare). This generally includes up to 10 individual and 10 group sessions.

Why see onPsych?

Our qualified clinical psychologists, psychologists and mental health social workers help children and teens with everyday challenges and more complex concerns, such as:

Making friends · Behaviour challenges
Anxiety, fears, and phobias · Exam or school stress
Depression or low mood · Social skills and confidence
Attention and focus (e.g. ADHD) · Emotional regulation
Grief and loss · Autism support

We also provide practical support and group sessions in:

Communication · Problem solving
Stress and anger management · Negotiation and motivation
Relaxation and mindfulness · Parenting support

Common Questions

💰 How much does it cost? Nothing! We bulk bill Medicare with a GP referral.

⏱ How soon can my child be seen? Usually within 1–3 weeks after we receive the referral.

🔐 Is it private and confidential? Yes. All sessions are confidential. We follow professional and legal guidelines to keep your child’s information safe. We only share information if there’s a serious safety risk.

👨‍👩‍👧 Can I join the sessions? Absolutely—just chat with your therapist about what’s best. In many cases, parent involvement is welcomed.

📈 What changes should we expect? Some changes can happen quickly, while others take time. We'll work with you to set clear goals and check in on progress regularly.

🏠 How can I help at home? We’ll give you tips and tools to support your child between sessions. Ask your therapist for guidance!

📄 Will we get reports? Yes. For Medicare plans, we’ll send you and your GP a progress report after 6 and 10 sessions. (NDIS plans may differ.)

🩺 Do we go back to the GP? Yes—after 6 sessions, you'll need to return to your GP to get a referral for more sessions.

How to Get Started (with a Mental Health Care Plan):

Fill out the “Information for your GP” form (Speak to Grace or Julie for a Parent Pack).
Book a double appointment with your GP.
Meet with the GP, discuss your child’s emotional or behavioural concerns.
Ask for a referral under the Better Access to Mental Health Initiative (Item 2715/2700).
Ask your GP to fax or email the referral to us—or bring it to school and ask LEPS to send it.

Once OnPsych receive the referral, they'll contact you to arrange a session.

If you have any questions, give OnPsych a call or visit our website.

Phone: 1300 659 350

Email: contact@onpsych.com.au

Website: www.onpsych.com.au

Facebook: facebook.com/onpsychaustralia

NDIS Registered Provider

OnPsych are here to support your family every step of the way.

OnPsych can also assist booking an online GP mental health care plan appointment!

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