Wellbeing

Health and Wellbeing information for parents- from the Secondary School Nurse

Young people thrive when they feel understood, empowered and supported by the important people in their lives. Sometimes it can be tricky to know how to best support your child, particularly as they navigate their teenage years. Please read on for some information about three FREE programs designed to equip parents and caregivers with the knowledge and resources to support the wellbeing of young people.

 eSafety Commissioner: Webinars for parents and carers

These live webinars give parents and carers the knowledge, skills and tools to support their children to have safe online experiences. The 2023 webinars include a broad range of topics that are delivered by an expert team. Topics for Term 3 include eSafety, gaming and online relationships and consent. Parents and caregivers can register to attend here. 

Partners in Parenting PLUS (PiP+)

Partners in Parenting PLUS (PiP+) is an evidence-based parenting program designed to help you raise your teenager with confidence. The program is self-guided and completed entirely online. You will have access to up to 10 interactive modules focusing on topics including ‘calm versus conflict’, ‘good health habits for good mental health’, ‘when things aren’t okay’ and ‘partners in problem solving’. You can find more information about PiP+ here. 

Partners in Parenting: Education (PiP-Ed)

The PiP-Ed program is designed to support parents and caregivers or teenagers struggling with school attendance (often called ‘school refusal’) in the context of anxiety and/or depression. PiP-Ed provides parents with strategies to improve their parenting confidence and to support their teen’s mental health education. This program is also self-guided and completed entirely online. You can find more information about PiP-Ed here.

Alanna McCormack

Secondary School Nurse