Student wellbeing
Kingston Parent Information Night
Leaving School support
Headspace is running a webinar about supporting young people preparing to leave school. It covers:
- how change and transitions can impact our mental health
- common responses and concerns with leaving school
- strategies to support yourselves and each other during the transition out of school
- sources of support that can help you with the transition
The final one for this year is Thursday 18 November 3 to 4pm. For more information about this online workshop or the Mental Health Education Program, please contact: mhep@headspace.org.au
Support for families
The extended lockdowns have put pressure on famililes. There are a number of local agencies and organisations offering food and meals and social welfare support. Families needing extra help are encouraged to contact these agencies. This is a selection.
Launch Housing (Housing support)
Cheltenham - 9556 5777
Mentone Community and Information Bureau (Food Relief)
Mentone – 9583 2436
Pantry 5000 (Postcodes: 3195, 3196, 3197, 3198, 3201)
9772 1251 | Wednesdays 9.30am – 3.30pm
Bayside Community Care – Matt’s Place (food relief)
9585 2455
Matt’s Place - Chelsea
9772 1251 | Tuesdays 9.30am – 12pm
Bayside Community Information and Support Services (BayCISS) Hampton East
9555 9910
Chelsea Community Support Service
0490 330 395
Community Care (Churches of Christ Community Care Auspice) Chelsea
0423 375 714
Kingston City Church Emergency Resources (Christ Church Dingley)
8551 6600
Make a Difference Dingley Village
Mentone Community Assistance and Information Bureau Inc. Mentone
9583 2436
Student Wellbeing team