Student Wellbeing News
Connecting & communicating with your young person: parent / carer webinar
headspace National in conjunction with headspace Hawthorn are presenting a webinar for parents and carers of young people.
Information presented will cover:
- Understanding your young person, and recognising mental health difficulties
- Managing the challenges of parenting young people today
- Having better conversations with your young person
- Connecting your young person with the right help and support
The webinar will consist of a presentation on mental health, with a focus on noticing mental health difficulties in young people and supporting them to open up and communicate with you about their challenges, in order to seek help if needed.
When: Wednesday 27th October at 7:00pm
Where: online via zoom
How do I register?
Click below to register via Eventbrite.
or copy the following URL into your web browser:
After you have registered, you will receive an email confirmation from Eventbrite which will include the Zoom meeting link to access the webinar. Please note this webinar will not be recorded.
All those who register will receive a digital information pack, after the webinar, that includes key messages as well as links to resources & support services.
Contact
For more information email: programsupport@headspace.org.au
headspace National Youth Mental Health Foundation is funded by the Australian Government Department of Health
Mental Health Education Program transitions: leaving school online workshop
As part of headspace Schools, the Mental Health Education Program offers free educational workshops that are designed for secondary students and their parents and carers to build mental health awareness, knowledge and skills.
This online workshop explores ways to look after yourself and your friends as you navigate the changes and challenges that come with transitioning from school.
This workshop is for secondary students attending schools within the Department of Education and Training, Victoria.
The session runs for approx. 45 minutes and implements a broad range of information on mental health and wellbeing through facilitator explanation, videos, activities and group discussion.
When:
This workshop is facilitated online, and registrations can be made here:
Thursday 18 Nov 3-4pm – register here
or copy the following URL into your web browser:
https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/transitions-leaving-school-online-workshop-tickets-167818412389
What we will cover
- Develop understanding of how change and transitions can impact our mental health
- Explore common responses and concerns with leaving school
- Develop strategies to support yourselves and each other during the transition out of school
- Identify sources of support that can help you with the transition
Contact:
For more information about this online workshop or the Mental Health Education Program, please contact: mhep@headspace.org.au
headspace National Youth Mental Health Foundation is funded by the Australian Government Department of Health.
Lisa Trovato
Student Wellbeing Coordinator
Wellbeing Staff
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Child Safety Standards
East Doncaster Secondary College is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. This will be the primary focus of our care and decision making.
East Doncaster Secondary College has zero tolerance for child abuse.
East Doncaster Secondary College is committed to providing a child safe environment where children and young people are safe and feel safe, and their voices are heard about decisions that affect their lives. Particular attention will be paid to the cultural safety of Aboriginal children and children from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds, as well as the safety of children with a disability.
Every person involved in East Doncaster Secondary College has a responsibility to understand the important and specific role he/she plays individually and collectively to ensure that the wellbeing and safety of all children and young people is at the forefront of all they do and every decision they make.
In our planning, decision making and operations, all personnel at East Doncaster Secondary College will;
- Take a preventative, proactive and participatory approach to child safety;
- Value and empower children to participate in decisions which affect their lives;
- Foster a culture of openness that supports all persons to safely disclose risks of harm to children
- Respect diversity in cultures and child rearing practices while keeping child safety paramount;
- Provide written guidance on appropriate conduct and behaviour towards children;
- Engage only the most suitable people to work with children and have high quality staff and volunteer supervision and professional development;
- Ensure children know who to talk with if they are worried or are feeling unsafe, and that they are comfortable and encouraged to raise such issues;
- Report suspected abuse, neglect or mistreatment promptly to the appropriate authorities;
- Share information appropriately and lawfully with other organisations where the safety and wellbeing of children is at risk; and
- Value the input of and communicate regularly with families and carers.