Wellbeing Matters 

As we move into the holiday period, we wanted to make you aware of the supports that are available to support your children and their mental health when they are not at school. 

Changes to routine can be hard and your child may experience times when they feel a range of challenging emotions such as sadness, stress, or loneliness. 

Encourage them to stay connected with friends and family, look after their physical health and engage in the activities that they enjoy. A simple yarn with friends or some time outside in the sunshine could do wonders for their wellbeing. 

During these holidays we encourage you as their parent or carer to find some time to check in with your child to see how they are travelling emotionally. 

It is just as important that you also find some time for yourself. It is totally ok to prioritise some time for yourself and your wellbeing. Five minutes a day to recalibrate or to simply enjoy a coffee in peace.

Students are encouraged to continually check in with themselves as part of their holiday routine. How am I feeling today? What are three positives from the day? 

If your child indicates that they may be a struggling you may like to engage with your GP or in a emergency situation please present to the emergency department or call for an ambulance.

Some useful numbers that may be of some assistance include;

NSW Mental Health Access Line 1800 011 511- staffed by mental health professionals, the line gives NSW residents access to expert mental health advice, support and referrals for people dealing with a mental health problem and their families and carers.

Kidshelpline 1800 551 800 - 24 hour on the phone or online support for kids. A great team to call if your child needs someone to talk to.

 Parent Line on 1300 1300 52 -  is a free counselling service for parents and carers their tam of trained professional counsellors are available 9am to 9pm Monday to Friday and 4pm to 9pm on weekends. 

Please seek support if needed. I would like to wish all of our families a peaceful holiday period. Be safe and keep well. I look forward to seeing everyone back at school in 2024.

Taryn Riles – Student Support Officer