Wellbeing
Winter School Holidays are fast approaching...
What's on..?
https://www.hume.vic.gov.au/Residents/People-Services/Youth/Whats-on/School-Holiday-Programs
https://childrensprograms.ymca.org.au/school-holiday-programs#find_a_location
Check out the Hume Libraries Winter School Holiday Calendar 7-18 July 2025.
https://whatson.melbourne.vic.gov.au/article/free-things-to-do-with-kids-in-melbourne
Other information / resources:
NAIDOC Week
The next generation; strength, vision and legacy 6-13 July 2025.
https://raisingchildren.net.au/
A great online resource for parents and caregivers - click on the link for lots of articles, videos and interactive resources that are tailored to different ages and stages, taking you from nurturing a newborn to raising a confident, resilient teen and helping you to look after yourself as a parent too.
Free online parenting talks through Autism Partnership:
"How important it is for parents of children with autism to have access to quality and evidence-based information and resources to help their child thrive. Join Autism Partnership on their FREE online talks, where experts will share valuable information, resources and their expertise. The talks are best suited for parents and carers of children up to the age of 6."
https://autismpartnership.com.au/early-intervention-navigating-ndis/
Navigating the NDIS – Intensive Early Intervention, FREE Webinar via Zoom on Wednesday 30 July, 1.00 – 2.00 pm AEST. Click on the link above for further information.
https://autismpartnership.com.au/helping-your-autistic-child-make-meaningful-progress/
Helping your child make meaningful progress, FREE webinar via Zoom on Wed 23 Jul, 7.30 pm – 8.30 pm AEST. Click on the link above for further information.
What is NDIS? Please click on the link for further information.
https://www.ndis.gov.au/understanding/what-ndis
In North East Metropolitan Melbourne, Hume Merri-bek, Brimbank Melton, Western Melbourne and Bayside Peninsula Areas, the Brotherhood of St. Laurence (BSL) is:
Supporting people with disability, assisting mainstream and community services and promoting opportunities for people with disability. For further information click on the link;
Homework Club and Tutoring Program during school term at Dallas Neighbourhood House on Widford St, Broadmeadows.
https://www.dallasnh.org.au/services
Family / Community Supports
https://www.arabicwelfare.org.au/
Providing services for the Arabic speaking community. Arabic Welfare provide support through case management services and group-based activities.
https://www.orangedoor.vic.gov.au/who-we-are
The Orange Door can help you and your family by providing support for concerns with parenting, relationships, and family violence.
Wellbeing Team
Social Worker - Mrs Linda Coughlan (Mon, Tues, Wed & Thurs)
Student Counsellor - Mrs Fatima Ghazzaoui (Tues, Wed, Thurs)
Play Therapist - Ms Elly Levis (Wed)
Speech Pathologist - Mrs Jane Hill Waterson (Mon, Tues)
Disability Inclusion Assistant- Ms Maja Sormaz (Wed, Thurs)
Disability Inclusion Officer - Mr Chris Brettargh