Wellbeing
Dolly’s Dream was created by Kate and Tick Everett following the shattering loss of their 14-year-old daughter, Dolly, to suicide, after ongoing bullying. Kate and Tick’s goal is to prevent other families walking this road. They are committed to changing the culture of bullying by addressing the impact of bullying, anxiety, depression and youth suicide, through education and direct support to young people and families.
Do it for Dolly Day is on Friday 9th May and BSC will be facilitating a brief (10 min) Webex Assembly at the beginning of Session 3 to share the message, provide students with strategies they can use to be an upstander and steps they can take to seek support.
For more information visit: Dolly's Dream
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IDAHOBIT DAY
(International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Intersexism and Transphobia)
IDAOBIT Day is celebrated annually on May 17th to raise awareness of violence and discrimination against lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex, queer, and asexual (LGBTIQA+) people. The date commemorates the day in 1990 when the World Health Organization (WHO) removed homosexuality from its list of mental disorders. The day is about promoting equality, acceptance, and respect for all people, regardless of their sexual orientation, gender identity, or sex characteristics.
As May 17th falls on a Saturday this year, the College will be celebrating IDAHOBIT Day on Friday 16th May beginning with a flag raising ceremony during Session 3 which will also include speeches from BSC students and community service partners in attendance. All staff who are free at that time are invited to attend. Further activities will occur in Break 2.
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TEEN MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID COURSE
This week, Wellbeing staff began rolling out content in Year 8 classes for the Teen Mental Health First Aid course.
The course teaches students how to provide initial peer-to-peer support to a friend or classmate who may be experiencing a mental health problem or mental health crisis, until professional help is received, or the crisis resolves.
Students learn about the signs and symptoms of common mental health problems in adolescents, how to recognise and respond to an emerging or worsening mental health problem, and the interventions and supports available.
Using a practical, evidence-based action plan, students learn how to approach a friend or classmate they are concerned about and initiate a conversation about those concerns. Students also learn how to offer initial support and information, how to encourage the person to seek professional help, and when to seek the help of a trusted adult.
The course is tailored to students in Years 7-9 (ensuring age-appropriate content is delivered) and is recognised by Suicide Prevention Australia as a safe, high-quality, and effective suicide prevention program. Learn more.
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E-SAFETY PARENT/CARER WEBINARS - Term 2
These live webinars give parents and carers the knowledge, skills and tools to support their children to have safe online experiences.
Understanding and using parental controls to help protect your child online
Parental controls can be a useful addition to the strategies you use to help protect your child online. Parental controls can help keep children and young people by preventing access to harmful content, managing time spent online and who they communicate with.Join us at this 45-minute webinar to find out about:
- the types of parental controls available and how to set them for your child’s safety including smart devices, in apps, gaming platforms and computers
- using parental controls with other online safety strategies to help your child build digital and critical skills to have safer experiences online.
It’s suitable for parents and carers of children in primary school
- 14 May, 12.30pm
- 3 June, 3.30pm
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eSafety 101: how eSafety can help you
eSafety has a range of programs and resources that can help parents and carers build knowledge, skills and tools to support their children to have safer online experiences.
This 30-minute webinar introduces:
- eSafety resources designed to help you start the conversation about online safety with your child
- how to help children and young people thrive online with 5 top tips to keep your family safe online
- how the eSafety Commissioner can help parents, children and young people that are experiencing online harms.
It’s suitable for parents and carers of children and young people in primary and secondary school.
- 21 May, 12.30pm
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Sexual extortion: What parents and carers need to know
Sexual extortion or ‘sextortion’ is a form of blackmail where someone threatens to share a nude or sexual image or video of a person unless their demands are met.
Sexual extortion is a serious, growing online concern, especially for young people. But what exactly is it? What conversations may help prevent it and how can you support your child if they’re targeted?
This 30-minute webinar will explain:
- what sexual extortion is
- the impacts and potential harms sexual extortion may have on young people
- strategies to support young people who may experience sexual extortion, including how to respond and access support; and how to encourage safer and more positive online interactions.
It’s suitable for parents and carers of young people in upper primary and secondary school.
- 28 May, 12.30pm
- 18 June, 12.30pm
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Parenting is the most important and challenging job in today’s rapidly changing world – but children and young people don’t come with a handbook. At ParentZone, we offer all carers and parents a chance to develop and strengthen their parenting skills and create positive change in their family. We provide free parenting groups, workshops, resources, and training for parents and the professionals who work with them. Our skilled and experienced facilitators tailor the sessions to meet the interests of each group. ParentZone programs cater to all ages and stages, from newborns to teenagers. Programs address the stages and challenges faced by parents including family violence and mental health. Key programs are also offered in multiple languages. Programs are available in person and online.
UPCOMING EVENTS
POSITIVE PARENTING STRATEGIES
Dates: Tuesday, 6th May (Session One) Tuesday, 17th June (Session Two)
Registrations close at 4.00 p.m. the day before each session
Time: 12:15pm - 1:30pm
Price: FREE - BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL
Location: Online
Contact: Carey Cole - 0437 428 281 | carey.cole@anglicarevic.org.au
Presented by: Parentzone in collaboration with PRONIA
Session One: Recognising your parenting style
Do you ever sound like your own parents – and wish that you did not?!
Join the discussion to:
- explore different approaches to parenting
- identify the differences between how you were parented and the world you parent in today
- learn strategies to become the parent you would like to be.
Session Two: Building trust in your family
Would you like to strengthen positive relationships and communication in your family? This session will explore:
- Factors contributing to positive relationships and trust
- Communication that works well to build trust
- How to establish rules and consequences so that your child knows what to expect and trusts you to be consistent and fair.
NOTE: These parenting sessions are general in nature and seek to create an environment where parents are learning from one another. We aim to equip parents with transferrable knowledge and skills, but the sessions do not address specific issues such as neurodiversity.
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PARENTS BUILDING SOLUTIONS
Dates: Tuesdays May 13, 20, 27, June 3, 10, 17 2025
Time: 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Price: FREE - BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL
Location: Online
Contact: Michelle Brown - michelle.brown@anglicarevic.org.au
PEACEFUL PARENTING – 6-week free interactive online program for parents and carers of children of all ages. Evening Group!!!
- Are you tired of all the yelling – yours and theirs?
- Do you feel like you are reacting to behaviours rather than having planned strategies?
- Do you have trouble getting your kids to listen the first time? How to have more fun and less nagging
- Do you have difficulties with increasing school participation?
- Do your children have challenging behaviours for whatever reason – Living with ASD, Trauma, or ages and stages of development?
If your answer to any of these questions is “Yes!”, please join us for this parenting program where you can meet with other parents and realise you are not alone.
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Dates: Thursday 22, 29 May 5, 12, 19, 26 June 2025
Time: 10.00am - 11.30am
Price: FREE - BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL
Location: Online
Contact: Michelle Brown - michelle.brown@anglicarevic.org.au
PARENTS BUILDING SOLUTIONS – For parents, step‐parents, grandparents, families and carers of children of all ages. A FREE 6-week parenting program. Come along Wednesdays to share ideas, feel supported and learn new things!
ARE YOU TIRED OF ALL THE YELLING?
How to communicate better within the family
DEALING WITH ANGER
Helping parents deal with anger in themselves and the kids
RESPONDING TO BEHAVIOUR
Understand why children behave the way they do
STRATEGIES THAT WORK
How can parenting be easier and more fun