Wellbeing News

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Are you a student, teacher, or parent that is involved with football and netball clubs in Gippsland? If so, then you are invited to participate the Tackle Your Feelings online mental health program. This program, run by Gippsport in association with the AFL Coaches Association and the AFL Players Association, uses leadership and resources to change attitudes toward mental health in sport settings. Download the information sheet here or contact Ryan Evans, GippSport at Ryan@gippsport.com.au

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Free counselling available for students and parents during COVID-19

Royal Flying Doctor Service Victoria (RFDS) continues to deliver mental health and wellbeing services to students of Maffra Secondary College as well as their parents. Free and confidential appointments are available over the phone and via video. RFDS has delivered mental health and

wellbeing services in Maffra since March 2019.

“Students and parents have experienced a lot of extra pressures during COVID-19 and RFDS are here to support those feeling stressed, worried or overwhelmed.” says Health Service Manager, Lauren Zappa.

“We have adapted our services in response to this new challenge and are continuing to provide counselling via telephone and video so that appointments can occur from home” Ms Zappa said.

RFDS is encouraging both parents and students to reach out and make an appointment if you are experiencing:

Low mood, anxiety or depression
Worry or stress
Relationship/family difficulties
Anger
Grief and loss
Lack of self-confidence and esteem
Concerns for a family member of a friend
Or any other mental health and wellbeing concern. If you are experiencing these feelings or other symptoms, there is support available. In Maffra, our locally based clinicians, Renae Wallis and Alice Irving are available to support you via telephone or video. Face to face appointments with both Renae and Alice will resume after COVID-19. No GP referral is required to access this service. To find our more or to make an appointment contact the Flying Doctor Wellbeing team directly on (03) 8412 0480 or at wellbeing@rfdsvic.com.au