Wellbeing
“Change your thoughts and you change your world”.
Norman Vincent Peale
Dealing with challenging news headlines
Hearing about difficult news can be overwhelming and distressing, particularly for young people. In a digital world where escaping the news can be tricky, it’s important to have strategies to keep stress levels in check. Students and staff alike are exposed to new events on a weekly or daily basis. Follow these easy tips to help you and your students better manage these situations.
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https://au.reachout.com/articles/dealing-with-bad-world-news
How to Check-in
Finding the right words to say can be tricky when you know someone is struggling. beyondblue’s new Check-in app provides young people with advice on how to approach a friend and what sort of questions to ask. The app helps them plan the conversation and find out information about how they can support their friend. Share with your students and see how your class can benefit from the app’s practical tips.
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Hungry for Success
Hungry for Success is a wraparound program designed to give the participants the confidence, skills and attributes to assist them to pathway into paid
employment in the Hospitality Industry. The program offers pre - accredited training, practical experience & youth services support. We have just completed our third program.
Summer Camp
Together with Safe Futures Foundation, Uniting Wesley is hosting a summer camp over 15th-17th of January.
The camp is aimed at young males aimed 13-16 years old who have experienced family violence or homelessness.
The camp is FREE, all meals are provided as well as transport to and from the camp, if required. All that Campers need to bring in a sleeping bag and a pillow.
I have attached our flyer. Please don’t hesitate to call be on 8870 4044 to discuss possible referrals.
Skills First Reconnect
Interchange Outer East
Interchange Outer East (IOE) supports families that have children with disabilities in a variety of ways, one of them being through camps and recreational activities in weekends and school holidays. IOE is an inclusive community where the importance of family wellbeing, social connection and the freedom of choice is at the core of supporting people with a disability. We strive to achieve this vision by strongly valuing our youth volunteers, host volunteers, and volunteer carers.