Wellbeing Messages

As we are nearing the end of a long and busy term, this is a reminder to staff and students to get some much needed rest over the holidays and look for ways to ‘refill your cup’. Self-care activities can help increase feelings of happiness and help to maintain health and wellbeing. Self-care is very individualised so we encourage parents to speak to their young people about what it looks like for them. It could range anywhere from doing an activity that makes you feel good or doing the basics, like eating and sleeping well, when you're struggling.

Self-care is also an important part of parenting. It helps parents to be more engaged and effective and can model positive coping skills to their young people. Go to Kids Helpline or ReachOut if you would like to learn more about self-care.

The wellbeing team wishes everyone a safe and restful holiday break!

In the Communuty

Parents

Free eSafety parent and carers webinars

Turning into Teens

WHEN: Thursday 15th August – 19th September 2024

TIME: 6:00pm - 7:30pm

WHERE: Online

For bookings and enquiries contact

ParentZone Northern: 03 8641 8900 | Parentzone.northern@anglicarevic.org.au

Supporting Young People Transitioning Out of School

Students

Hume City Council

Street Art - Winter School Holiday Program

Next date: Tuesday, 02 July 2024 | 12:00 PM to 04:30 PM

Youth Central Broadmeadows, 37 Pearcedale Parade, Broadmeadows, 3047

For young people aged 12-18, Free

Click here for more information and to register.

Soccer Tournament - Winter School Holiday Program

Next date: Wednesday, 03 July 2024 | 11:00 AM to 03:00 PM

Roxburgh Park Youth & Recreation Centre, 75 Lakeside Drive, Roxburgh Park, 3064

For young people aged 12-18, Free

Click here for more information and to register.

Mosaic Workshop - Winter School Holiday Program

Next date: Friday, 05 July 2024 | 11:00 AM to 02:00 PM

Craigieburn Youth Centre, 59 Craigieburn Road, Craigieburn, 3064

For young people aged 12-18, Free

Click here for more information and to register.

Touch Rugby League - Winter School Holiday Program

Next date: Monday, 08 July 2024 | 01:00 PM to 04:00 PM

Youth Central Broadmeadows, 37 Pearcedale Parade, Broadmeadows, 3047

For young people aged 12-18, Free

Click here for more information and to register.

Futsal Tournament - Winter School Holiday Program

Next date: Tuesday, 09 July 2024 | 10:00 AM to 03:00 PM

Indoor Sports Arena, 22-36 Reservoir Drive, #Unit 2, Coolaroo, 3048

For young people aged 15-24, Free

Click here for more information and to register.

Make Your Own Terrariums and Art Creations

Next date: Tuesday, 09 July 2024 | 11:00 AM to 02:00 PM

Kalkallo Community Centre, 33 Toyon Road, Kalkallo, 3064

For young people aged 10-14, Free

Click here for more information and to register.

Cooking Culture - Winter School Holiday Program

Next date: Wednesday, 10 July 2024 | 11:00 AM to 02:00 PM

Roxburgh Park Youth & Recreation Centre, 75 Lakeside Drive, Roxburgh Park, 3064

For young people aged 12-18, Free

Click here for more information and to register.

Holiday Hangout at Craigieburn Youth Centre

Next date: Wednesday, 10 July 2024 | 11:00 AM to 03:00 PM

Craigieburn Youth Centre, 59 Craigieburn Road, Craigieburn, 3064

For young people aged 12-18, Free

Click here for more information and to register.

Middle Eastern Cooking Class - Winter School Holiday Program

Next date: Thursday, 11 July 2024 | 11:00 AM to 02:00 PM

Roxburgh Park Youth & Recreation Centre, 75 Lakeside Drive, Roxburgh Park, 3064

For young people aged 10-14, Free

Click here for more information and to register.

Headspace

Headspace presents Woodwork Wellness. A holiday program for 15-25 year olds focusing on woodwork. No need to register, just turn up! Contact headspace for more information on 9339 0919.

Important Dates

Tips, Tricks & Links

Hume Young Leaders Awards

Nominations are now open for the Hume Young Leaders Awards. The program aims to recognise and celebrate the contribution and leadership young people aged 12 to 24 make in their communities. If you know a young person from our community who you would like to recognise please click on this link for information around categories and the nomination process.

Understanding Bullying: How to Support your Child (Parents Website)

The Parents Website explores the types of bullying your child might encounter and equips you with practical strategies to identify and address them. A link to the article can be found here.

Five Things Teens Wish You Knew About Them (Parents Website)

To allow teens to become the best adults they can be, family researcher Ellen Galinsky says we must reframe the way we view the teenage years. A link to the article can be found here.

Parental Controls (e-safety Commissioner)

Parental controls are ways you can block, filter, limit or monitor your child’s technology use and online access. They can help keep young people safer online by preventing access to harmful content, managing usage time and who your child communicates with. To be most effective, parental controls need to be set up on all devices your child accesses. They should be revisited and maintained regularly. Parental controls are most effective when used alongside supervision and other online safety strategies. Links to parental control guides for computers, smartphones, gaming consoles, social media and streaming services can be found here.

Overcoming Feelings of Loneliness (Smiling Mind)

Our sense of connection to those around us is an important part of our mental fitness and resilience. Practising skills like empathy, compassion, communication and appreciation for the perspectives of others help us form positive, caring connections with others. Smiling Mind provides some tips for overcoming feelings of loneliness.

This short video also gives parents tips and tricks on supporting their child to build healthy relationships.

If you want more information check out the Smiling Mind Resilient Families Program.

Support Services