Mental Health & Wellbeing Students/Parents/Carers Support 

OT SERVICES@RPS

In light of recent mental health funds allocated to our school, we have decided to employ an Occupational Therapist, Jade Sacker, from Steps OTKids, to work directly with our students and teachers. Jade brings a wealth of experience and expertise in occupational therapy, and we believe her presence will greatly benefit our school community.

As part of our efforts to ensure the well-being and development of our students, we are seeking your consent via COMPASS to allow Jade to enter our classroom spaces, interact with students, and build familiarity.

Please note that this interaction will solely involve a chat and nothing else. If we identify a student who may require further support beyond general interaction, we will reach out to you for additional permission for therapy services. 

Jade will be involved in small group and individual student work, focusing on areas such as sensory processing, social skills, fine motor skills, visual perception, and self-regulation. If we feel that a student may benefit from additional support beyond what Jade can provide within the school setting, we will work closely with you to explore appropriate options.

We encourage you to take the time to read Jade's bio and reach out to Mrs. Rose for additional information tailored to your child's needs. While we recognise the value of individualised support provided by external providers or Steps OT Kids, it's important to note that school-based services are different and cannot be offered on an ongoing basis.

Thank you for your ongoing support and collaboration as we strive to create a supportive and inclusive learning environment for all our students. If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact us.

GLEN EIRA COUNCIL 

BE AHEAD OF THE GAME — PARENT AND CARERS INFORMATION SESSION

Are you interested in understanding the gaming environment, its relationship to gambling and the potential impacts on your child? Our Community Wellbeing and Social Policy team are here to help.

The Be Ahead of the Game — Parent and Carers’ information session will give you an understanding of the gaming environment and provide you with practical strategies to prevent and minimise the risk of gambling in young people later in life. The session will cover:

• how gaming activities can be linked to gambling later in life; 
• how to start conversations with your child about healthy gaming habits and good decision-making; and
• understanding the role that you can play in influencing your child's attitudes and access to gambling.

When: Tuesday 12 March, 6.30 pm–7.30pm

Where: Online Via MicrosoftTeams

YOUR SPACE: DROP INS — ACTIVITIES 2024

Glen Eira’s YOUR SPACE: 

Drop-In sessions are now taking on expressions of interest for the 2024 school year. Our Drop-In sessions are a safe space for young people aged 12 to 17 to thrive in the community.

We are looking for young people who want to build on their communication and team-building skills, have fun with engaging activities and create new friendships within the community. 

In 2024 our Drop-Ins schedule will be the following:

Term 1: Monday — Press Start                         

Wednesday — Green Thumb

Term 2: Monday — Sport                                  

Wednesday — Creative Writing

Term 3: Monday — Creative Writing                 

Wednesday — Press Start

Term 4: Monday — Green Thumb                     

Wednesday — Sport

When: Mondays and Wednesdays, 4 pm–5.30 pm

Where: Bentleigh Library and Youth Hub, 161 Jasper Road, Bentleigh 

Who: Young people aged 10 to 17 who live, work or study in Glen Eira

ONE-ON-ONE SUPPORT SERVICES 

Youth Services offers one-on-one support appointments to young people aged 10 to 25 (parental consent is required for those under 18 years old).

We can offer targeted goal-setting sessions for issues such as school stress, relationship issues, budgeting and getting ready to start job seeking. Our Youth Services team can also assist you with referrals to specialised local services to help you out with:

• drug and alcohol issues;
• jobs and education;
• money problems;
• relationship issues;
• parenting challenges;
• housing;
• domestic and family violence; and
• mental health.

We can also provide interim support until these longer-term supports are established.

Where: Bentleigh Library and Youth Hub, 161 Jasper Road, Bentleigh 

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