Wellbeing

Our partner organisations including local government offer dynamic workshops and presentations on a variety of topics. Her are some upcoming events. 

Level Up - a seminar series to upskill and empower you for your future

Are you looking for your first job and not sure where to start? This 4-week seminar is designed for young people in Bayside to prepare for their first jobs and to be empowered in the work place. There are four seminars on Wednesday 10, 17, 24, 31 March from 4.30pm-5.30pm at Peterson Youth Centre, Highett Rd & Peterson St, Highett.

bayside.vic.gov.au/level-seminar-series-upskill-and-empower-you-your-future

Empowering parents 

Elevate seminar to reinforce study skills 

Elevate is an award-winning organisation that works with MGSC to help students become more effective learners. They understand that these are challenging times. Your child’s ability to self-motivate, manage their time and prepare effectively will be a crucial factor to guarantee their success over this academic year. They are offering a webinar series where we will show parents the tools to:

• manage motivation
• manage time
• technology
• note taking in the lead up to assessments and exams

Remaining dates are:

• March 10 - Technology devices and self-regulation strategies.
• March 24 - Note taking skills to help your child deepen their revision

For more information and to register see: https://get.elevatecoaching.info/au/register

Eating disorders - risks and warning signs

The factors that contribute to the onset of an eating disorder are complex. No single cause of eating disorders has been identified however there are known contributing risk factors. This article from the Butterfly Foundation gives some insights. 

butterfly.org.au/eating-disorders/risks-and-warning-signs

The Wellbeing Team

Christine Fay, Leona Thomson and Miriam Bush