Cranbourne East Secondary College Newsletter

Wellbeing

R U OK? 2019 

RUOK? Day was Thursday 12th of September. RUOK? Day is an annual day to remind everyone to check in with friends and family and ask the question “R U OK?” and remind everyone that it is ok not to be ok. Help seeking is something we promote heavily at the college and would like students to feel comfortable to reach out for support when they need it. 

We held our annual RUOK? Day Breakfast on this day. We had a huge turn out and heard some great feedback from students. All of this was made possible by our sponsors, Costco, Baked Hunt Club, Bakers Delight Casey Central, Muffin Break and Chobani. 

Students participated in an activity during class throughout the day and we saw lots of positive interactions between students which is what the whole day is about. At lunch time we had an Open Mic session and 5 amazing students performed in front of a large crowd of peers, as well as a staff v student game of dodge ball and bench ball. Of course the staff went undefeated, however great sportsmanship was seen from both teams. 

RUOK? Day is an annual tradition at CESC and we will soon be in planning mode for 2020.

Balla Balla 

 

Our Term 4 Program Guide has launched and it is loaded with our classic favourites, alongside new courses and workshops which we are sure will delight and inspire in equal measures. 

 

Free and feel-good workshops such as our Empowering Women workshop, our High Tea to Celebrate Online Connections for "Get Online Week" and our over 55s workshop for the Ageing Positively Festival! Free community-based courses include KOGO and Boomerang Bags. 

 

Come join us for Kids and Adults Ukulele Club, Yoga or our Gingerbread House Decorating course, as well as our other festive cooking courses.

http://www.ballaballa.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Term-4-2019-Program-Guide-1.pdf

Family and friends support 

headspace monthly support group for family and friends who are supporting a loved one through mental health challenges. This group will focus on how to better understand youth mental health and how family and friends can support  their loved one.

 

If you are interested you can call headspace Narre Warren on 1800367968 or email maria.toth@headspace.narre.com.au 

City of Casey- counselling 

Our Youth Counselling and Support team offer a FREE, confidential counselling service for young people aged 10 to 25. We give young people someone to talk to when things are difficult to manage.

We also support parents and carers of young people who are experiencing difficulties or concerned about their child's mental wellbeing.

Services we offer

  • Individual counselling: for young people 13-25 years old who live, work, study or have a significant connection to Casey.
  • Parent assisted therapy: for children 10-12 years old, where parents will be actively involved in the counselling process and implementing strategies at home.
  • Support for parents or carers of 10-25 year olds: up to 3 sessions of support with the aim of providing mental health information, communication strategies with t(w)eens and refining existing parenting skills.

All services are confidential and offered free, without the need for a mental health care plan. We need parental consent for anyone under the age of 13 before they can begin receiving services.

 

counsellors are located at Narre Warren, Cranbourne and Hampton Park centres.

Speak to a counsellor:

  • directly on the phone by calling: 9792 7279
  • if you're not comfortable calling, text a counsellor on 0417 347 909 to start the conversation. Make sure you include your name and contact number and we will get in touch.

https://www.casey.vic.gov.au/youth-events to see what else is on in the city of Casey 

Introducing Child360- made by Emerging Minds 

The app that every parent needs.

In an Australian first, we have just launched a free app called Child360. It provides practical tools and a clear pathway for parents to help identify and manage the mental health needs of their children.

Our Director, Brad Morgan says the app was developed after recognising that all families face challenges that can impact children’s mental and emotional wellbeing and that it can be daunting for parents to know where to begin looking for help.

“The Child360 app gives parents a simple, trustworthy, pro-active tool for taking stock of their children’s social and emotional wellbeing,” Mr Morgan said.

“It can be a powerful starting point for parents who are confused or overwhelmed.”

Child360 allows parents to develop a confidential profile of their child and answer questions about areas such as:

  • parent-child relationships
  • emotions and behaviour
  • routines
  • communication, and
  • support networks.

After answering the questions, parents select an area to work on and then choose from three levels of action, including:

  • Accessing information through articles, videos and podcasts.
  • Speaking to someone via an online or phone service.
  • Making an appointment to see a GP or child and maternal health nurse.

Child360 was developed in partnership with parents, health professionals, researchers and parenting experts, and draws on evidence-based practices to guide parents towards credible, quality information that best suits their situation and their children’s needs. Parents can even download a letter from the app to take to their GP, with prompts to help with discussing areas of concern.

Download it via the App Store or Google Play Store now.

 

Managing stress during the holidays 

Lynbrook Carers hub 

 

The hub is open to you if:

- you are supporting a person with a mental illness, disability, chronic illness or someone  who is frail and aged. 

- you or the person you care for live in the city of Casey 

 

Every Friday during school term.

10am-1.30pm ( lunch is provided)

Lynbrook community centre , 2 Harris street Lynbrook 

No cost 

1300 277 478

Support services

QLIFE- Australia’s first nationally-oriented counselling and referral service for people who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, and/or intersex (LGBTI).