Wellbeing
Periods, Pain and Endometriosis Program (PPEP Talk)
The PPEP Talk® is an initiative of the Pelvic Pain Foundation of Australia (PPFA), funded by the Federal and Victoria Government. The interactive talk aims to inform and educate students assigned to females at birth to recognise and identify when symptoms are normal and abnormal, simple strategies for pain management and where to go for further help, allowing them to fulfil their potential.
For more information on endometriosis and pelvic pain, please visit https://www.pelvicpain.org.au/learn/for-teens/
Penny Hsiao
Health Promotion Nurse
On Wednesday, the 26th of October we had a speaker from PPEP TALK come in to talk to us about periods and endometriosis. The speaker was lovely and very inclusive, she gave relevant information and was able to tell us what we need to know about our bodies in a relaxing, comfortable and engaging way. I think it’s very important that we learn about the things that cause us pain and have help in finding ways to take care of ourselves. The presentation was a great experience, we all enjoyed it and learned so much.
Shyli Barak
2022 Health & Wellbeing Secretary
Path2Help
Path2Help is a free, confidential online service that can help navigate your way through the maze of support services for family and friends of people who use alcohol and other drugs.
Research has found that most people (71%) find it difficult to access alcohol and other drug information and support because they don’t know where to look or what questions to ask.
Path2Help helps you get support early as soon as you identify a problem. The portal asks up to 11 questions and provides local support services based on your answers – you don’t need to know what you’re looking for, Path2Help’s intuitive search function does it all for you.
Sifting through more than 10,000 specialist services, the tool can help you have conversations about alcohol and other drugs, manage conflict, find support and treatment, and more.
https://adf.org.au/help-support/path2help/
Penny Hsiao
Health Promotion Nurse
16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence
Respect sits at the core of all safe and healthy relationships.
Just as we have changed attitudes about issues such as drunk driving, skin cancer and smoking, so too can we prevent violence against women. By calling out disrespectful behaviours, we create a community where everyone feels safe, equal, and supported.
16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence is a global initiative to end violence against women. It starts from 25 November, International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, and on 10 December, Human Rights Day. According to World Health Organisation, violence against women is a global public health concern of epidemic proportions that affects more than one-third of all women globally. Everyone deserves to live safely and free from violence.
This year SOC raises awareness of 16 Days of Activism by running a Clothesline Project workshop on 29 November. The concept is simple: each participating student draws messages on a T-shirt to support gender equality and eliminate violence. A big Thank You to Art Club for supporting the workshop.
16 Days of Activism is a reminder to connect, listen, and believe people who talk about their experience of gender-based violence. If you or someone you know need support, help is available at: https://www.1800respect.org.au/teens/
Penny Hsiao
Health Promotion Nurse