St John's Mitcham School Counsellor

Our school counsellor, Dominique Furet, is still on site every Tuesday to support families and students who need some extra support. Please contact the school or Dominique directly.

Dear Parents and Carers,

COVID-19 has brought a lot of changes to our lives and it can be difficult

managing these alterations. The counselling department is here to help

parents and students through this difficult time. The counselling department

can provide emotional support to students experiencing interpersonal or

academic issues. The department can also guide parents on parenting

approaches and supporting parents with distance learning. If you believe you

may need support please contact the Catholic Care

psychologist on Tuesdays 8:30am -430pm via the main office number 98741575 or via

email E: Dominique.Furet@ccam.org.au

Dominique Furet - Child and Family Counsellor/Psychologist (MPsych)

Schools Unit | CatholicCare

Preparing for Returning to School Webinar

Wellbeing resources from SchoolTV

Special Report 1: Wellbeing Checklist for Primary: Dr Michael Carr-Gregg While most children are resilient and seem to be demonstrating a remarkable capacity to manage during this challenging time, others are not faring as well. Some are experiencing a variety of emotions ranging from fear to anxiety, all of which are considered normal or natural responses to the current situation. It’s important for parents/carers to remain vigilant for any signs of unusual distress or behaviour, even if their child may not have any prior history of a mental health disorder.

https://schooltv.me/wellbeing_news/special-report-wellbeing-checklist-primary

Anxiety in Kids During Coronavirus Pandemic

Whitehorse Youth and Community Resources

PARENTS - Youth Affairs Council Victoria

Regardless of whether you are a young person or someone who works with young people, COVID-19 is disrupting everybody's life. YACVic is keen to continue supporting you in the best way possible. See link below to a 5-minute short survey, there is one for young people and one for the sector.

If you work with young people, please pass the survey for young people on to them.

A survey for young people and organisations that support young people to understand how their lives have been affected by COVID-19

Department of Education and Training

Learning from home information for parents

How to Discuss COVID-19 with Students

Talking Points for Parents:

https://www.tinabryson.com/news/coronavirus-talking-points-for-parents-amp-teachers-with-the-whole-brain-child-approach

eSafetyCommissioner: COVID-19 Global Online Safety Advice for Parents and Carers.

The Australian Government has launched a new guide to help Australian families stay safe online during the pandemic, the COVID-19 Global online safety advice for parents and carers. Download the booklet via this link

Also from the eSafety Commissioner - Webinars for parents and carers explore the latest research and expert advice for using technology safely

Counselling/Youth/Parenting Team at healthAbility:

healthAbility continue to provide parenting support to support parents/carers feel more confident in handling any child behaviour that is causing concern. You can make a referral for them in the usual way via email to Service Coordination (Service.Coordination@healthability.org.au) or clients can self-refer by ringing the Centre on 9430 9100 or via the healthAbility website by clicking the ‘make an enquiry’ link on the Family Support Page https://healthability.org.au/services-support/family-support/

Legal Aid: Covid 19 and parenting issues:

https://www.legalaid.vic.gov.au/find-legal-answers/covid-19-coronavirus/covid-19-and-parenting-issues

Headspace

eheadspace will be hosting various group chats, facilitated by mental health professionals. Upcoming group chats include: Supporting a young person with Autism during uncertain times. For more info on upcoming chats and to review transcripts of previous chats, please visit: https://headspace.org.au/eheadspace/group-chat/upcoming-chats/#Friends-and-Family

You can also call eheadspace on 1800 650 890 or online at www.headspace.org.au

St John's School Newsletter

With Faith and Love "St John's Primary School Mitcham is committed to the - Victorian Child Safe Standards"

Issue 8 · 18 May 2020

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