Wellbeing

In case you haven't been into the office area recently to see the latest Wellbeing notice board, I'd like to share some resources in this newsletter that may be of interest to you or someone you know. The resources shared have come from the Mental Health in Primary Schools network that I work with as part of my role in supporting our students, families and staff. I'd like to take this opportunity to also remind you to reach out to your child's teacher or myself if you have concerns, if your family is experiencing difficulties/changes that may impact on your child's wellbeing. Keeping your child's teacher informed helps us all work together to support each other. 

Triple P Parenting Program

The three Ps in ‘Triple P’ stand for ‘Positive Parenting Program’. Triple P is designed to give anyone taking on a parenting role (including step-parents, foster parents, and grandparents) useful knowledge, skills to help with raising children.

Each Triple P program has been developed through ongoing studies and knowledge about child development and psychology. This evidence-based, university-developed program, created in Australia, is now supported by more than 35 years of ongoing research. 

Triple P draws on social learning, cognitive behavioural and developmental theory, and research about social and behavioural problems in children. After doing the right Triple P program to meet their needs, families are better able to be self-sufficient and able to manage family issues without ongoing support. Topics to explore include sleep routines, anxiety, confidence, resilience, listening, meltdowns, anger and much more.

Triple P is a government endorsed FREE parenting program that is available online or, for regional Victoria, there are face to face seminars.

Visit the site to explore the various courses, topics and seminars:

 https://www.triplep-parenting.net.au/vic-en/triple-p/

Rural Health Connect

"Rural Health Connect is a platform that links people to psychologists over video and phone calls. It originated in Central QLD in response to a clear need for better access to psychologists in regional areas and have now expanded to service all of rural Australia. Rural Australians deal with drought, bushfire, floods and isolation on top of all of life’s other pressures. A lack of professionals in rural areas, long drives to appointments, issues around privacy in small towns and stigma are all deterrents to seeking help. We want everyone, regardless of where they live or their life circumstances, to be able to access the psychologist that is right for them and to be able to conduct their sessions without disrupting their daily lives".

You can watch this short clip to see how it works. 

Visit the website for further information

Assisting in a Smooth Morning Routine

To help combat the "morning rush" and to arrive at school on time, use routines to support the growing independence and organisation of your child. Work together to make a list of all the things that need to be done in the morning, for example: get dressed, eat breakfast, clean teeth, collect bag...

Make a checklist and hang it on the fridge with a clock face that tracks the time

Do what you can the night before and place it in a designated spot...

• charge the chrome book
• lay out uniform
• pack school bags-readers, notes, etc
• pack lunches in the fridge
• do you need any extras? swimming gear, chrome books, jackets/beanie