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Blood donation

Got a bit of time next month? Time to give blood and change lives? 1 in 3 people in Bairnsdale will need blood, and they need people like you to give it. We’re rolling into town from 19 September to 6 October. Don’t forget to pre-book your spot at lifeblood.com.au, on our app or on 13 14 95. 

Youth Activity Day for Deaf and Hard of Hearing 10-17 year olds

Each school holidays, Deaf Children Australia holds a free youth activity day for Deaf and Hard of Hearing 10–17-year-olds.

If any students have any barriers to attending, please contact us as we may be able to support them to attend, including travel arrangements if required.

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us on 0419 364 349 or via email at info@deafchildren.org.au 

 

Missed out on the HPV vaccine? Catch up for free and protect your health!

The HPV vaccine protects against nine types of HPV that cause almost all cases of cervical cancer, other HPV-related cancers and genital warts.

Australians aged 12 to 25 can receive the HPV vaccine for free through the National Immunisation Program. If you or your child are 25 and under and missed out on the HPV vaccine, you can schedule a free catch-up dose through your doctor, local council immunisation service or some pharmacies.

Find out more about the HPV vaccine and how to catch up at www.hpvvaccine.org.au

 

Butterfly Foundation is inviting all young people aged 12 - 18 to share their views about body image and their ideas on what needs to change to create a more Body Kind Australia. The annual Body Kind Youth survey is voluntary, anonymous, online, and ethics approved. It takes around 15 minutes to complete and requires parental consent for under 15's. Help Butterfly help more young people to be kinder to their body and encourage your child to take part.  They can enter the draw to win a gift voucher when they participate. To find out more and to access the survey visit: www.butterfly.org.au/bkyouthsurvey/parents

 

 

UPCOMING PARENT WEBINARS

SUPPORTING TEENS TO EAT WELL IN A FOOD CONFUSED WORLD

 

ABOUT THIS SESSION:

 

Helping our teens eat well can sometimes feel challenging in a culture where there is so much confusing information about food, eating and diets.  Butterfly, as part of our Body Kind Families initiative, is teaming up with Accredited Practicing Dietitians Meg McClintock and Susan Williams to offer guidance on helping your teen towards a balanced and healthy relationship with food. 

 

Format: Via Zoom. Time-limited recording available

Length: 1hr, plus 15 minutes for questions

Date: Tuesday, 12th September 2023

Time: 7pm - 8.15pm (AEST)

Cost: FREE

Suitable for: Designed for parents of teens but all care-givers welcome.   

 

You will explore:

  • Why charting a healthy course in a food confused diet culture can be so hard
  • Figuring out problematic diet information vs helpful information
  • Impact of body image on eating and diet behaviour
  • The differences between eating for health vs eating for weight or shape control and why it matters
  • The risk of teenagers dieting regardless of body size
  • Helping our teens stay in touch with their appetite and trust their body through puberty and beyond
  • Troubleshooting common teen food dilemmas:
    • ​Eating too much 'junk' food
    • Eating to 'bulk-up'/high protein diets
    • Wanting to go vegetarian/vegan
    • Not eating at school

LET'S TALK BODY CONFIDENT CHILDREN AND TEENS

ABOUT THIS SESSION:

With a focus on prevention, this session provides information and practical tips to help parents better understand and promote positive body image in the home.

Format:  Live Virtual Presentation using Zoom (time-limited recording available)

Length: 1hr, plus 15 minutes for questions

Time: 7pm - 8.15pm (AEST)

Cost: $15.00

Suitable for: Carers of primary and secondary age children.  Please note this session is not designed for children to attend or for those caring for someone with an eating disorder. 

 

You will explore:

  • Overview of body image and the importance of prevention
  • Key influences on body image, including social media
  • The impact of diet culture and weight stigma
  • Reducing appearance talk and how to respond when a child expresses negativity towards themselves/others
  • The power of role modelling positive body image and healthy behaviours
  • Understanding warning signs and the importance of early intervention
  • What to do if you are concerned.