Student Services : Wellbeing
Each newsletter the wellbeing team shares information about upcoming events, resources, and other services. Stay tuned!
This week we officially farewell the summer months. The traditional custodians of the land that we come together to learn on, the Wurundjeri people, call this season luk, or eel season. Over the next few weeks students wandering along Merri Creek might notice manna gum in flower, the weather cooling, and daylight and night hours becoming equal in length.
By this time of year most students will have established a routine (those holiday sleep-ins already seem long ago) and older students will be beginning their assessment tasks. As the weather cools and the days get shorter, it can be tempting to spend more time online. While social media might be the preferred way to relax for many, a recent report from Reach Out shows that parents and carers are concerned about the impact this has on mental health. Families can learn about adolescent social media use and should discuss this regularly. Students with concerns about their own habits might like to read about how to tame their social media use or speak with a member of the wellbeing team for support and other strategies.
Clubs Fair Fun
Last week the Wellbeing team held the Student Clubs Fair. Students enjoyed icy zooper doopers in the sun and the chance to learn about NHS’ many student clubs. New recruits are always welcome – talk to your Student Wellbeing Co-ordinators to learn more or even start your own new club.
Community resources
Date: 16th March, 4:30pm – 6:30pm
Cost: Free (registration essential)
Age: 12 to 19 years
Location: narrm ngarrgu Library and Family Services (Library entrance) 141 Therry St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
Details: Grab your controllers or laptops, gather your squad and prepare for an unforgettable afternoon of gaming greatness at the BRAND NEW Narrm Ngarrgu Library in Melbourne! We'll be hosting a bunch of gaming hubs, including a Mario Kart tournament on the big screen, a Minecraft building hub, and a BYO plug-and-play space!
Expect low-stakes fun vibes, the chance to game together and make new friends, and to connect with your LGBTQIA+ youth community. We'll have a few spaces set up, all ranging from a mid-sensory to low-sensory vibe. This isn't a dance party – this event is for connecting with each other in a chill, low-stakes, fun setting! This event will include lots of games like Minecraft or Mario Kart, some free pizza and good chats. As always, this is an alcohol, drug and smoke-free event and is moderated by a Youth Worker.
Culture on Court
Date: Wednesday 27 March, 10am to 2pm
Cost: Free
Location: Melbourne Park
Details: Hey You Mob, come join Buldau Yioohgen and Tennis Victoria for a day of Deadly cultural activities, whilst enjoying a game of tennis. This fun experience is open to whole of community – everyone is welcome to this great day out, with heaps of inclusive and immersive cultural activities.
There will be opportunity for our older 12-15 year-olds to learn the skills of being a ball kid with ‘come and try’ ball kid activities, whilst our younger ones can have a hit of the ball to gain confidence in their skills.
Under the cultural supervision of Buldau Yioohgen’s Cultural Operations’ Leader, aunty Kellie Hunter, Wurundjeri Woiwurrung and Cultural Engagement Lead, Uncle Les Corlettt Wiradjuri/Gunditjmara, we are thrilled to off this special experience to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people, their families and community.
Register: To register for the event, please email by@anglicarevic.org.au by 15 March 2024. When registering, please provide the number of people attending for catering purposes along with any dietary needs.