Wellbeing

VAPING

Parents, carers, schools and community all play an important role in protecting children and young people from, and educating them about, the harmful effects of smoking and vaping.

Research from the Royal Children’s Hospital shows many parents and carers are not aware of the harmful effects or how their views about smoking and vaping can impact the likelihood of a young person taking up smoking or vaping.

The Department of Education has developed resources to help you learn more about the health risks of smoking and vaping. The resources include advice about how to talk to children and young people about vaping and where to get support. To access the resources, go to https://www.vic.gov.au/smoking-and-vaping-advice-parents

You can also view this video on smoking and vaping from experts at the Royal Children’s Hospital Melbourne for health advice and tips for starting a conversation with young people.

LUNCH-TIME CLUBS

At LHC there are a lot of lunchtime groups that run throughout the week.  These groups are a great chance to meet other students, do something fun and have a break from the busy-ness of the school yard.  The Wellbeing Team is currently running Chill Space on a Thursday and Lego Club on a Friday.  In Chill Space there are lots of ‘chill’ options including colouring in, watercolour and games.  Feel free to join us!!!

MOSAIC WORKSHOP

Thomas from Bunnings came to Lilydale Heights and taught us how to mosaic.  We had a great time selecting tiles and stones and designing our mosaics on plant pot saucers.  We also chatted about how relaxing it is to do a mosaic as an activity. 

HEALTH AND WELLBEING SERVICES/CONTACTS - 

KNOX, MAROONDAH, YARRA RANGES