Student Wellbeing
Mental Health Month
E Safety Commission - Webinars for parents and carers
Join one of our free webinars for parents and carers.
These live webinars give parents and carers the knowledge, skills and tools to support their children to have safer online experiences.
Social media changes are coming
From 10 December 2025, certain social media platforms won’t be allowed to let Australian children under 16 create or keep an account.
What you need to know:
The age restrictions are likely to apply to Facebook, Instagram, Kick, Reddit, Snapchat, Threads, TikTok, X and YouTube, as well as other platforms. See the latest list.
Most online gaming and standalone messaging apps are among the types of services that will not be included.
Children under 16 will still be able to see publicly available social media content that doesn’t require logging into an account.
Find out more at social media age restrictions for families. If you can't join our free webinar, we're also developing video guides for parents and carers about the upcoming social media changes for under 16s.
Dental Van
The Dental Van will be visiting Charlton College from Monday 24th of November- Friday 28th of November for Foundation to Year 8 students to access. Thank you to those families who have already returned their consent forms. If you are still wishing for your child/children to access this service please call into the front office ASAP to obtain a consent form.
The Dental Van will then be back to see students from Year 10 (2026) to Year 12 from Monday 16th- Friday 20th of March, 2026.
Mental Health Matters!
Many people can hesitate to seek mental health support because they’re unsure what options are available or feel intimidated by the idea. Attached to the back of the newsletter is a brochure complied by the Inglewood and District Health Service who provide mental health support in the Buloke Shire.
Menal Health Services can help with;
Feeling low need to talk
Changes at work or home
Depression, anxiety, stress
Balancing family and work responsibilities
Concerns about your children or family members
Relationship and marital problems
The Inglewood and district Health Service are able to provide support to both children and adults at NO COST. The services are offered at the Charlton Hospital campus face to face, via telehealth or phone.
If you feel your child may need further support referrals can be made by contacting
Inglewood and Districts Health Service
3 Hospital Street, Inglewood, VIC 3517
Phone: (03) 5431 7000
Fax: (03) 5431 7004
Email: referrals@idhs.vic.gov.au
Monday - Friday: 8:30am-5pm
If you would like further support to access this service for your child/ren, please don’t hesitate to contact Jess McGurk or Tash Roberts at the College.
Child Mind Institute You are Okay Resource Hub
The Child Mind Institute ‘You are Okay’ Resource Hub is here to help you make sense of your mental health, your relationships, and life in general. Whether you’re looking for answers, advice, or just a place to start, you’ll find clear, honest info from actual experts. Explore topics that matter, get real strategies that work, and know that whatever you’re dealing with, you’re not alone. For further information visit
Buloke Shire Resources Directory
Mallee Family Care have put together a resource directory for Buloke Shire families with children aged 0-12. The document is attached to the newsletter. If any families wish to access a printed copy please call into the front office where copies are available.