Wellbeing News
wellbeing@gec
We hope everyone is travelling well during these difficult and unprecedented times. The Student Wellbeing Team (SWT) have been appreciative of students and families reaching out during these times for further support. If you would like to get in contact with the SWT, our email is wellbeing@gec.vic.gov.au.
We’d like to welcome back Ms Jenny Sanchez who has been on leave, we are very glad to have you back with us. A huge thank you to Mr Hamer-Smith who has been supporting the Student Wellbeing Team (SWT) for the past 6 weeks, thank you for your support.
As we continue with remote learning, we understand the difficulties that students and families may be facing. We have provided some resources for both students and families to have a look at, please let us know if you require any further information. Here are a few resources to help support you during these challenging times:
For Students
- Beyond Blue Surviving School before, during and after COVID 19.
- A guide to dealing with constant change due to COVID 19
- 5 steps to study success at home
- 7 tips to help with stress and anxiety
- Tips to keep good mental health
- Staying active
For Parents
- Exercise your way to better mental health
- How to have a great conversation
- Tips for supporting a teenager who is stressed
- Surviving Year 12 (for parents)
- Triple P – Positive Parenting Program
- Star Health: Turning Into Teens
- The University of Melbourne Psychology Clinic:
- Anxiety Recovery Centre Victoria (ARCVic):
- Parentline:1300 301 300 https://parentline.com.au/
Alyssa Zumbo
Student Support Worker
Wear it Purple Day
Wear it Purple Day on Friday 28th August promotes the supportive, safe, and inclusive environments of rainbow young people.
If you’re interested in donating to causes supporting LGBTIQA+ in Australia please visit the following links:
https://www.minus18.org.au/donate/
https://www.blackrainbow.org.au/donate/
https://www.theequalityproject.org.au/donate
https://pridecentre.org.au/donate/
https://pridefoundation.org.au/donate/
Naomi Zander
English Teacher
R U OK? DAY
This year’s message is “There’s More to Say After R U OK ?”
2020 has been a challenging year for everyone and circumstances have made it even more important for us all to stay connected and, for those who are able, be willing to support those around us.
R U OK? Day (Thursday 10 September, 2020) is our national day of action dedicated to reminding everyone that every day is the day to ask, “Are you OK?” and support those struggling with life's ups and downs.
If you feel like something’s not quite the same with someone you know – there’s something going on in their life or you notice a change in what they’re saying or doing - trust that gut instinct and take the time to ask them “Are you OK?” If someone says they’re not OK, make time to listen, encourage action and check in. That conversation could change, or even save, their life.
Download the conversation guide: Conversation Guide.pdf
LEARN THE 4 STEPS:
R U OK? has developed our four conversation steps to give you, no matter how young you are, the skills and confidence to navigate a conversation with someone you're worried about:
How to be a good mate:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z5g65pt_Z_4&feature=youtu.be
How to ask a schoolmate r u ok?: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q4Db28pEGzQ&feature=youtu.be
For more information please visit
Alyssa Zumbo
Student Support Worker
On behalf of our GEC SWT - “HERE IF YOU NEED”
- Jennifer Sanchez: Wellbeing Leader
- Alyssa Zumbo: Student Support Worker
- Stanley Cheng: Mental Health Practitioner (Monday-Wednesday)
- Christalia Formoso: Adolescent Health Nurse (Tuesday, Thursday)
- Zoe Markopoulos: Psychologist, Student Support Services
- Jo Aldred: Mental Health Nurse, Headspace (Fridays)
