Wellbeing News
Mrs Charlotte Allan
Student Wellbeing News
National Child Protection Week
(1st-7th September 2024)
During Child Protection Week, our students will engage in activities and discussions centered around the theme, "Every conversation matters," as part of the national campaign to prevent child abuse. Through these conversations, students will learn about the importance of speaking up, understanding safety issues, and building strong social connections.
This week is also an opportunity for our school community to reflect on how we can contribute to a safer environment for children and young peoplements for all. By fostering open dialogue, we aim to ensure that every child feels valued, heard, and safe.
Australia's Biggest Child Safety Lesson
Next Tuesday, 3rd September 2024, during National Child Protection Week, to support Daniel Morcombe’s story, our students will participate in Australia’s Biggest Child Safety Lesson (ABCSL). Early primary students (ages 4-7) will learn about enthusiastic consent, while upper primary students (ages 8-12) will focus on affirmative consent. Through engaging activities and discussions, they’ll explore how to confidently give and receive consent. This lesson builds on last year's teachings and provides students with important strategies to recognize, react, and report in various situations.
Child Safety
St Michael's is committed to promoting child safety and wellbeing in our school environment to safeguard our students against any type of abuse, neglect or harm. I would like to remind you that the following policy is available on our school website via this link. Child Safety Code of Conduct Policy
Child, Parent and Family Supports Available to You
National Family Violence and sexual assault telephone counselling service
Phone: 1800737732
Free service for adults, children and young people who are experiencing or have experienced family families and families who need extra support with the care of children
Phone: 1800 354 322
Provides anonymous and free LGBTI peer support and referral for people wanting to speak about sexuality, identity, gender, bodies, feelings and relationships.
Phone: 1800 184 527
Phone service for parents and carers of children from birth to 18 providing counseling and support on parenting issues
Phone: 13 22 89
Free Private and Confidential 24/7 phone and online counseling service for young people aged 5-25
Phone: 1800 551 800
Provides information and support to help everyone achieve their best possible mental health
Phone: 1300 224 636
Family Violence response service for women and children that provides information on supports, legal rights and accommodation options
Phone: 1800 015 188
A service that provides many supports for mental health and wellbeing, and to help navigate life's challenges. Choose the support pathway that works best for you.
Phone: 1800 650 890
Mensline Australia us a telephone and online counselling service offering support for Australian men anywhere, anytime.
Phone: 1300789978
Lifeline provides all Australians experiencing a personal crisis with access to online, phone and face to face crisis support and suicide prevention services.
Phone: 1311114
Fvree (Free From Family Violence) - This service is the primary provider of specialist family violence services in the Eastern Melbourne Region. They invest in prevention, early intervention and education across Victoria and Beyond.
See their website for further information.
Please reach out if you have any further questions or if I can support you, your family or your child in any way.
Emma Quinless -Student Wellbeing Leader