Wellbeing Team News
Wellbeing News
It's a celebration for LGBTQIA+ youth!
It wouldn't be Wear it Purple® Day without a Minus18 youth party, and we have a HUGE night of drag, live music, queer pride and competitions planned for you.
This event is going to be one to remember – we'll be both celebrating at the Victorian Pride Centre in Melbourne, with a lineup of drag, music, special guests, and activities primed for making new friends.
Here’s what you need to know:
- Date: Saturday 26 August 2023 – the day after Wear it Purple® Day!
- Ages 12 to 19 ONLY
- Time: 7pm to 9:30pm AEST
- Where: Victorian Pride Centre
- Theme: Purple! 💜
- Cost: Definitely free!
Meal supports.
If you or your family are looking for support with your groceries, meals or other financial commitments, don't forget to check out our local community supports:BK2Basics offer a FREE grocery pantry for you each week to collect as much food as you need! https://bk2basicsmelbourne.org/ check out their Facebook page for regular updates on their offerings. The Sikh volunteers provide FREE meals delivered to your home every Sunday.
Orders must be placed 1 day in advance by 7pm. Please mention Name, Address, Phone & Email. Deliveries are every SUNDAY. Order Your Free Meals By SMS / TEXT Only:
0452 40 1734 Call: 0452 60 1734 (For General Enquiries)
Due to high demand we are serving only in council areas of Melbourne.
Casey Council – Cardinia Council – Dandenong Council Frankston Council – Monash Council – Kingston Council You can also reach out to Cranbourne Information centre for support around no interest loans, grocery vouchers, medication supports, school item supports and much more. See attached flyer for further details.
Foodbank is running a mobile supermarket free for the local community to access and collect their grocery items, if you would like to attend please contact the school and request to speak with the wellbeing team. The next supermarket date is August 31st.
Please see the school website to find out more local community supports available to you.
Canine comprehension:
This term, Ned from canine comprehension has been visiting us every Friday and working with selected students to support their communication skills, build confidence, work through problem solving skills and provide lots of cuddles! Students are working with him 1 x a week until the end of this term! For more details, please see https://www.caninecomprehension.com.au/
Ican:
A group of selected students have had the opportunity this term to work with an organisation called Ican to support their organisational skills, problem solving, building their emotional literacy and getting them equipped with skills for life.
