Wellbeing @ GEC
wellbeing@gec
Contact the Wellbeing Team via email: wellbeing@gec.vic.edu.au
Wellbeing Wednesdays
Each week during lockdown we are posting information for students aimed at providing them with strategies to support their health and wellbeing.
Christalia, our Adolescent Health Nurse led the way in the first week with “Maintaining your Wellbeing during COVID”.
Our next focus was getting physically active. National guidelines for physical activity recommend an hour a day of moderate to vigorous movement for teenagers. In Australia data shows only about 10% are meeting that target. It is especially challenging during lockdown.
Get Active Victoria has a fabulous range of indoor and outdoor activities available on their website. Dance, Cardio, Pilates, Thai Chi and so much more, and it is free. Students under fifteen need their parents to sign up for them to access the activities.
We want all our students to take movement snacks during the day. Teachers are finishing classes at least five minutes early and starting five minutes late. This allows students to take a break and MOVE. As little as 2 minutes of exercise provides health benefits.
Movement snacks are a great way to boost mood, body and mind, so snack away!
Resources and support for families
Connecting and communicating with your young person
Headspace would like to invite you to a free mental health literacy webinar for parents and carers of young people.
Monday 13th September 7pm:
Wednesday 15th September 7pm:
Time: 7pm (45 – 50mins)
Mode: ZOOM via event registration
Cost: FREE
Initiated by Headspace National in response to a demand for parent and carer mental health education, the webinar will cover:
- Understanding your young person, and recognising mental health difficulties
- Managing the challenges of parenting young people today
- Having better conversations with your young person
- Connecting your young person with the right help and support.
https://parents.au.reachout.com/
Looking for practical ideas to support the wellbeing of your teenagers in lockdown?
Open up the Reachout link below for simple, practical tips to try.
Family Support Services
During COVID 19 lockdowns support services have reported a significant increase in family and domestic violence. All communities are impacted in some way by this issue.
It is a fundamental human right to be safe. If you or anyone you know needs help please reach out for support.
Family and domestic violence support services:
1800 Respect National Helpline: 1800 737 732
Women's Crisis Line: 1800 811 811
Men's Referral Service: 1300 766 491
Mensline: 1300 789 978
Lifeline (24-hour Crisis Line): 131 114
Relationships Australia: 1300 364 277
https://www.1800respect.org.au/help-and-support/safety-planning
https://www.1800respect.org.au/safety-apps-mobile-phones
Jenny Sanchez
Wellbeing Leader