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KSC MID-YEAR RECITAL 2024

ORYGEN'S #CHATSAFE

Orygen’s #chatsafe is a guide for safe conversations about suicide and self-harm with young people.

The webinars form part of Orygen’s #chatsafe in schools program evaluation, which is supported by Suicide Prevention Australia. Secondary school educators (in any role), as well as parents and carers of young people aged 12-25 may register to attend.

Please note: the webinars will be formally evaluated via a survey, so participants will be required to sign a consent form to attend and complete a survey before and after attendance.

Parents and carers: Helping young people stay safe online

Learn from leading self-harm and suicide prevention experts about how to support your child to look after their mental wellbeing online and keep themselves (and their friends) safe.

When? Thursday May 30, 5 - 6:30pm

Where? Zoom

For more information and to register, go to: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/helping-young-people-talk-safely-online-about-self-harm-suicide-tickets-893382048757

STAY WELL THIS WINTER

Symptoms of influenza (flu) can hit very quickly and may last several weeks. Vaccination is the best way to protect yourself and others from getting the flu.

Keeping our school community well

Parents, carers and students are encouraged to practice prevention measures, including:

· washing and sanitising hands regularly

· avoiding touching eyes, nose and mouth with unwashed hands

· covering nose and mouth when coughing or sneezing · staying home if unwell and consulting a general practitioner (GP) or Nurse-on-call as required

· staying up to date with flu and COVID-19 vaccinations.

Flu vaccinations

Flu vaccinations can be booked through GPs and pharmacies, many of which can also provide COVID-19 vaccinations. Flu vaccination is recommended for everyone aged 6 months and over.

Some people are more at risk of complications from flu and are eligible for free vaccination as part of the National Immunisation Program.

COVID-19 booster

The 2024 COVID-19 booster dose is available for everyone aged 18 and above.

Getting your booster dose remains the best way to prevent severe illness or hospitalisation, especially in people aged over 65 and those at higher risk of severe illness.

Children aged between 5 and 17 years who are at risk of severe illness can also receive a 2024 booster dose.

You can get your next dose at your local pharmacy or GP. To find one near you, refer to the vaccine clinic finder.

Find out more

For more information about preventing flu, and immunisation, refer to: · Better Health Channel influenza flu immunisation fact sheet · Getting vaccinated against influenza.