WELLBEING

BUILDING RESILIENCE

Building resilience can be one of the most important life long skills you can teach your children.

There is a lot of information online and many people will happily give you their opinion if you ask. Please see some trusted sites below where you can access more information.

So why is it so important?

Building resilience is important because it allows you to adapt to life’s challenges, bounce back from adversity, and maintain your mental well-being. Instead of being overwhelmed by stress, trauma, or unexpected changes, resilient individuals navigate these difficulties with greater ease and emerge stronger.

Here is a breakdown of why resilience matters across different areas of life:

🧠 Mental & Emotional Health

• Reduces stress: Helps you manage anxiety and prevents burnout by keeping challenges in perspective.
• Prevents depression: Acts as a psychological buffer, lowering the risk of long-term mental health struggles after difficult life events.
• Improves self-esteem: Overcoming obstacles builds confidence in your own abilities to handle future problems.

💼 Professional & Academic Success

• Enhances problem-solving: Keeps your mind clear during crises, allowing you to find creative solutions instead of panicking.
• Encourages adaptability: Helps you pivot smoothly when projects fail, industries shift, or organizational changes occur.
• Fosters persistence: Gives you the drive to keep pursuing your career or academic goals despite setbacks and rejections.

👥 Relationships & Social Connection

• Improves communication: Helps you stay calm during conflicts, leading to healthier resolutions with family, friends, and coworkers.
• Deepens empathy: Experiencing and surviving hard times often makes you more understanding of others' struggles.

For more information

Building resilience in children - Emerging Minds

Building resilience in children 3-8 years

Fifteen elements of resilience

Building resilience in children - Be You

Gabrielle Carter

Wellbeing and Mental Health Leader    

Supporting Children Through School Transitions

As we move towards the end of the school year, many children are beginning to think about the changes ahead, whether that is moving into a new year level, starting Prep or transitioning to secondary school.

While these changes can be exciting, they can also bring feelings of uncertainty or worry. As parents and carers, there are simple ways we can support children through these transitions, including having open conversations, maintaining routines and helping them feel prepared for what is ahead.

We have attached a helpful resource from the Student Wellbeing Hub with practical tips for families to support children through these important milestones.

We encourage you to take a moment to read through it as we prepare for the 2027 school year.