Wellbeing

Body Image 2022

Cheltenham Secondary College is proud to announce a 2022 collaboration between the College Wellbeing Team and the fantastic work provided by the Butterfly Foundation within the area of Body image, which is a feeling state created by numerous factors.

Our Body Image

There are a variety of ways parents, family members and guardians can shine a light on this important subject still impacting young people in the year 2022. Our body image is formed by the thoughts, feelings, attitudes and beliefs we have about our bodies and how we look. This includes our shape, size, weight, gender identity, and the way our body functions for us. Learn more.

Our Body and Appearance

We may feel many different things about our body and appearance: sometimes satisfied/positive, sometimes dissatisfied/negative, sometimes a bit of both, or even neutral. Either way, our body image can influence how we engage with the world.

Who does it affect?

Who is affected by body image? In a word, everyone. 

Body image starts developing in early childhood and the relationship you have with your body and appearance - which typically evolves over the course of your life and is one of the most significant, long-lasting and complex relationships you will ever have.  

Why build a positive body image?

Whatever your size, shape, weight or appearance, every person can enjoy and deserves a positive body image.

A positive body image is possible, essential to physical and mental wellbeing, and is known to protect against eating disorders. We also know that along with a balanced approach to nutrition and exercise, the most effective prevention programs for eating disorders focus on building a positive body image.

Having a positive body image can improve:

Self-esteem: how a person feels about themselves

Self-acceptance: when a person feels comfortable with their appearance they are less likely to be impacted by societal and media pressures to look a certain way.  Learn more.

Need Support for Body Image?

Contact the Butterfly Foundation  butterfly.org.au

Talk to someone now. 

Call the Butterfly Foundation National Helpline on 1800 33 4673.

You can also chat with the Butterfly Foundation via online or email

Contact Cheltenham Secondary College Student Wellbeing Team. 

Make an appointment and have a chat with your family GP.

Butterfly National Helpline:  1800 ED HOPE (1800 33 4673)

103 Alexander Street  Crows Nest  NSW  2065

D:  02 8456 3909 | Office:  02 9412 4499

M: 0417 667 234

E:  liz.matthews@butterfly.org.au

W: www.butterfly.org.au

Information provided has been sourced from: 

Better Health Channel, betterhealth.vic.gov.au

Butterfly Foundation, butterfly.org.au

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Invitation for Participants

ONLINE ASSESSMENT OF ANXIETY DISORDERS IN AUSTRALIAN ADOLESCENTS

Is your teenager frequently nervous in social situations, overly worried about lots of little things, afraid to be away from you, or afraid of specific objects or situations (e.g., dogs, doing speeches at school)? 

At Macquarie University, we are conducting an online study that includes a thorough assessment of anxiety concerns in adolescents 12 to 17 years. We are providing this service online via Telehealth and at no cost to families. Participants will also receive a $30 gift voucher as a thank-you for their time. 

If you believe your teenager may be experiencing anxiety, please contact bddproject@mq.edu.au to find out more about the project.

Drug Awareness Workshop

You-Group are holding a Drug Awareness Workshop at our head office in Frankston on Saturday 4 June 2022 10am-1pm.

The workshop is designed for parents/guardians who want to know more about Alcohol, Drugs and Young People.

- What is a Drug, Substance misuse and drug classification?

- Patterns and prevalence of drug use and common drug interactions

- Signs and symptoms of drug use and withdrawal stages

- Short- and Long-Term Effects of Drug related Harm/s

- Smoking v's Vaping

- Stages of Change Model

- Harm Minimisation and Treatment Options

- Recovery and SMART Goal Setting

This is an interactive workshop and will include group activities

Please click here for tickets.

Wellbeing Contact Form

On the Wellbeing page of the new website, there is a contact form where parents/guardians, students and staff can contact the Wellbeing team directly with any concerns or issues and one of the team will get back to you.

The form can be accessed here.

KitKen CARES

Specialising in NDIS Support Coordination.

Visit, kitkencares.com for more information and to book an appointment.