HEALTH AND WELLBEING

HELLO FROM THE SASC WELLBEING TEAM!

Learning and working from home can feel different, stressful and challenging. But don’t forget, your teachers and wellbeing officers are still here to support you! As well as your school, there are heaps of other supports available. Check out the information in this article for more details.

Keep up the good work!

Mental Wellbeing Support

Beyond Blue has launched the Coronavirus Mental Wellbeing and Support Service. This website will be regularly updated with information, advice and strategies to help you manage your wellbeing and mental health during this time.

Managing Your Mental Health Online

Australians can use Medicare to talk to health practitioners about mental health. There are also other ways to get help on a phone, computer or tablet. These include crisis and counselling services, and mental health treatments that have been converted into web programs or apps.

E-Mental Health in Practice are regularly updating their online fact sheet outlining various Australian, government-funded online, telephone and app-based mental health services.

Resources to support children and young people

Emerging Minds has curated a selection of resources that will assist parents and carers to best to support their children and reduce worry and distress. It contains a video, factsheets and tips about what you can expect and how you can help children cope.

How to talk to your children about Coronavirus

UNICEF Australia has also released Eight Tips to help comfort and protect children. Find it here.

1800RESPECT continues to operate

1800RESPECT will continue to operate during the health emergency, and is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

It’s critical that those impacted by sexual, domestic and family violence know that support is available.

If a person is not able to call 1800RESPECT safely, they can speak with counsellors via webchat. The counsellors are very experienced in how to sensitively handle contacts from those who are in the same house as the person using violence. The caller’s safety is the main priority.

In an emergency or if someone is in immediate danger, please call 000.

CORONA VIRUS INFORMATION IN COMMUNITY LANGUAGES

Learn about the Coronavirus in your own language

Brimbank Council has a link to information translated into over fifty community languages, by SBS Radio and the Department of Health and Human Services. Please go to this page: https://www.brimbank.vic.gov.au/coronavirus-covid-19-information-other-languages

Coronavirus hotline: If you are concerned, call the coronavirus hotline 1800 675 398 (24 Hours).

Interpreting service: If you need an interpreter, call TIS National on 131 450.

Ethnolink have also translated a number of resources. Access it here. 

Triple Zero: Please keep Triple Zero (000) for emergencies only

FOOD AND FINANCIAL SUPPORT

Food and Personal Care Package for self-isolating Victorians

Victorians in mandatory self-isolation who are unable to have any dropped-off by friends are now eligible for a food and personal care package, with a two-weeks supply of staple pantry items, as well as some personal care items. People wishing to request a pack should call Victoria’s dedicated Coronavirus hotline on 1800 675 398

Find more here. 

Food and Basic Supplies for People with Disabilities