Wellbeing
Kingston Youth Services - Year 7 lunchtime activities | International Women’s Day | Student Wellbeing Bulletin | Butterfly Foundation Parent Webinar |
Local Support Services profile - Family Life | Contact form | Helpful contacts
It is hard to believe that we only have four weeks left of Term 1.
The Wellbeing team has now welcomed Beth Mennie to our team. Beth is a Youth Worker provided to us by the Les Twentyman Foundation. Beth’s role will be working with our young people who are currently facing challenges with attending school regularly. If you believe your child requires this extra layer of support in attending school, please contact the Director of your student's relevant Subschool, who will liaise with our Director of Wellbeing, Kerri Haworth.
Kingston Youth Services - Year 7 lunchtime activities dates: March 1, March 15 and April 5.
Come along on March 15 to play some more fun games with the staff from Kingston Youth Services. Different games will be played each time they visit.
International Women’s Day - March 8 - #embraceequity
Photos were taken of students and staff striking the #embraceequity pose to shine a light on creating an inclusive world which we made into a clip.
Student Wellbeing Bulletin
Please look out for the first edition of the Student Wellbeing Bulletin which has tips and strategies for our students that is theme based. The theme for the first edition is Adaptability which is always important at the beginning of a new school year where students are adapting to a new schedule, new subjects, new teachers and a new routine. Our Year 7 students are adapting on a bigger scale, as they transition from primary to secondary school.
We hope as parents, you also enjoy reading the Student Wellbeing Bulletin and reinforce the messages and strategies with your young person through conversations you have with them when you are discussing their day or how they are feeling.
If you notice any changes in their demeanour or they mention that they might be struggling, talk to them, ask them open-ended questions such as:
- Tell me about what is happening to make you feel this way.
- How would you describe your feelings at the moment?
- What have you tried to do to change or improve this situation?
Other questions you may want to ask your child regularly are:
- How would you describe your best day?
- What were the three best things that happened today?
- What motivates you?
- What do you see as your strengths?
- How could you use those strengths to help you feel less stressed?
Research tells us that just 10 minutes spent with your child every day, listening to them without any distractions, can deepen your connection with your child and improve their wellbeing and self-esteem. It fulfils two primary emotional needs: belonging and significance.
PARENT WEBINAR
Butterfly Foundation - Body Confident Children and Teens Webinar
It can be hard for children and teens to be accepting of and confident in their bodies. It can also be hard for parents/carers to know what to say or how best to support them. Hear from the experts at Butterfly on how to help your child towards a positive body image.
For: Parents/carers of primary and secondary age children
Covers: Body image influences | Importance of positive body image| Positive role modelling | Reducing toxic body talk| Responding to appearance bullying | What to do if concerned | Resources and supports
Date: Monday, 21st March 2023
Time: 7pm - 8.15pm (AEDT)
Format: Live, via Zoom (time limited recording available)
Cost: $15
Shine a Spotlight on a Support Service in your local area:
Family Life is a specialist family services provider working with vulnerable children, families and communities since 1970.
Family life can provide support for Relationships. Separation, Family Violence Services, School & Community, Mental Health and more, through 1:1 counselling, workshops and community support groups.
Support for Teens - How can I access individual counselling?
If you want to start feeling better about yourself, Family Life’s trained counsellors provide safe, government-funded services when you need it through our Family and Relationship Services Centre. While there is a waiting list, we can prioritise your request based on your situation.
- Duration
- 50 min sessions between 9am – 5pm, Monday to Friday.
- Fee
- Individual counselling is charged on a sliding scale based on your income. Give us a call to find out how it works.
- Locations
- Sandringham and Frankston
If you would like to find out more, contact Family Life on (03) 8599 5433 or email info@familylife.com.au.
Please use the link Family Life for more information.
Wellbeing Contact Form
Contact our Cheltenham Secondary College Wellbeing team directly with any concerns or issues and one of the team will get back to you. The form can be accessed here.
Helpful Contacts
Headspace
Headspace Centres can be a one-stop shop for all young people who just need some help with everyday stuff or wellbeing and physical health.
Kids Helpline
Kids Helpline is across Australia, it is free, private and confidential 24/7. Mainly for young people aged 5 to age 25.
Call them on.. 1800 55 1800
Lifeline
Provides all Australians everywhere experiencing a personal crisis allowing 24-hour support. Call them on.. 13 11 14
Beyond Blue
https://www.beyondblue.org.au/
Provides information and support which helps tackle head-on the effects of mental health issues no matter where or what age.
Call them on.. 1300 22 4636
Parentline
https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/serviceprofiles/parentline-service
Fantastic service for parents and carers of young children from a few days of age all the way up to 18-year-olds. This service offers counselling and support which is confidential and anonymous on all issues around parenting. Call them on...13 22 89.