wellbeing@gec

 

wellbeing@gec.vic.edu.au

The wellbeing email for GEC is available for students. They can use this email address to report any wellbeing concerns they may have, seek health and wellbeing information, ask questions and provide suggestions for wellbeing activities. A member of the wellbeing team checks this email regularly and responses to students are provided within 48 hours.

The Wellbeing Centre

The Wellbeing Centre continues to be well utilised by our student community. The Rainbow Retreat group meets weekly in the wellbeing centre under the guidance of Ms Zander, supported by Student Support Worker Alyssa Zumbo. Year 12 students have utilised the space for their Lifestyle Checks program being run by the wellbeing team, led by Christalia our school nurse.

Students are also proactive in seeking wellbeing support for themselves and peers by dropping into the centre to meet with a member of the team.  Students being proactive about their own wellbeing is highly encouraged and a key part of the support plans developed for students.

Headspace

“How to cope with stress related to Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)”

https://headspace.org.au/young-people/how-to-cope-with-stress-related-to-covid-19/?stage=Live

The link above will take you to a great resource to support young people maintain a healthy headspace in what are challenging times for our community. It also provides a link to the Department of Health website where updated information is available related to covid-19.

“It can feel stressful and overwhelming during an event like the outbreak of the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) and we can all be affected differently. You might feel overwhelmed by the information, conversations and the increased levels of stress in your community. It can be hard to know what information to trust especially in a situation where things are changing so quickly. It can be helpful to keep up-to-date but it’s also okay to switch off from the 24 hour media cycle if this is getting too much.

During this time some things in your life may be affected by attempts to contain the spread of the virus. You may have been looking forward to a gig or a trip that’s been cancelled. You may be affected by school, uni or your workplace temporarily closing. Or you may have a loved one who is directly affected by the virus.

It’s important to find the right level or type of support for you. And keep in mind that the type of support you may need can change as time passes. For many people staying connected to family and friends/loved ones is important.

The following information outlines things that might be helpful to manage any changes to daily life as a result of containment measures for COVID-19.

Please note: The latest medical information is changing on a daily basis so if you suspect you are at risk, or would simply like to understand COVID-19 more, visit the Department of Health’s site here.”

This is a time for us to take care of each other and our own health and wellbeing – and get creative about how to have fun in confined spaces whilst maintaining social distance.

Jenny Sanchez

Wellbeing Leader

wellbeing@gec.vic.edu.au