Wellbeing - Supports

Gratitude, Empathy and Mindfulness

Welcome to GEM TV: 

An engaging and energetic series focussed on wellbeing. Starting September 7, tune in at 11am weekdays for high-energy episodes with Martin Heppell which look at Gratitude, Empathy, Mindfulness, Emotional Literacy and Connection.

Episode 1

Episode 2

Episode 3

Episode 4

Episode 5

Episode 6

Episode 7

Other resources:

Mindfulness: Smiling Mind.

Barwon Health – 24/7 mental health service and support for young people and families 1300 094 187

Department of Health and Human Services Mental Health resources - https://www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/mental-health-resources-coronavirus-covid-19

Beyond Blue - https://www.beyondblue.org.au/

Quarantine at Home - Coping Tips

COVID-19: An Online Safety Kit for Parents and Carers

Podcast: Parental as Anything - Coronavirus Special

Gratitude: The How and Why of Practising Gratitude

Empathy: Empathy Activities for Kids

Mindfulness: Keeping Calm - Meditation Time

Kindness: #TheKindnessPandemic

Please make contact with us if you need help or support.

Surfside Primary School Support

We as a school community are not going to be immune to hardship and despair during this ever changing situation and we all know of families who are now out of work, suffering hardship and despair. There are a number of ways that we can support as a school so please feel free to reach out at anytime for whatever you need. If we are unable to help out directly we can point you in the right direction:

Email - peter.walsh@eduation.vic.gov.au  or  gillian.hodgson@education.vic.gov.au

Feed Me Bellarine - we are a Feed me Bellarine drop off and collection point so if you require meals or would like to drop off some meals please use the above contacts and we will provide the appropriate support