Wellbeing

HEADSPACE SOCIAL GROUP

ParentZone Gippsland is run through Anglicare Victoria offering all carers and parents a chance to develop and strengthen their parenting skills and create positive change in their family. Parent Zone run education and information sessions online to support parents and carers. All programs are FREE but bookings are essential. For enquiries on any of these programs, contact parentzone.gippsland@anglicare.vic.org.au or phone 5135 9555. Current/upcoming courses following:

LET’S TALK ABOUT PARENTING

Do you want to know how to talk so children will listen? Understand what is normal children’s behaviour? Communicate better with your child? Stay connected to your child.

We understand parenting can raise challenges we never expected and with the highs comes the lows. Lets Talk about Parenting explores ways to support you in your carer journey. This course provides a number of skills and strategies to help with everyday parenting challenges, based on emotionally-tuned parenting. Come along to these 5 sessions to learn strategies, share stories and take some time out for you!

Where: On line via TEAMS

When: Tuesday 21st February -21st March 2023

Time: 1:00pm-3:00pm

Cost: FREE. Bookings essential

For enquiries contact: parentzone.gippsland@anglicarevic.org.au or 5135 9555

RAISING RESILIENT KIDS

As we know navigating the world can sometimes be overwhelming and scary, especially for our young people. Raising Resilient kids looks at:

Helping your child cope in a chaotic world.
Helping you assist your child to build on their confidence and self esteem.
Learning strategies to support your child to cope with change.
Help your young person manage their emotions especially when dealing with conflict
Assist children find their voice and have the confidence to use it

Where: On line via TEAMS

When: Wednesday 1st March 2023

Time: 10:30am -12:30pm

Cost: FREE. Bookings essential

For enquiries contact: parentzone.gippsland@anglicarevic.org.au or 5135 9555

DOCTORS IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS (DiSS) PROGRAM

Bairnsdale Secondary College is a partner in the Doctors in Secondary Schools Program (DISS). All students enrolled at the College are able to access a qualified doctor and nurse in a dedicated clinic on the school grounds. The doctor and practice nurse operate from Gippsland Lakes Complete Health and are available one day a week. The main objectives of the Doctors in Secondary Schools program are to:

make primary health care more accessible to students
provide assistance to young people to identify and address any health problems early
reduce the pressure on working parents/carers and community-based GPs

There is no cost to the student or parent for this service and student confidentiality is maintained at all times. The program is guided by equity of access and cultural safety for all students in our College community. To access this service please contact the relevant Hub where an appointment can be arranged. Parents/carers are able to attend.