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Each week MPPS will share a resource to support the mental health and wellbeing of our school community courtesy of Banyule Youth Services. This week's resource is titled Sleep & Zen Your Bedroom Space.
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R U OK?Day (Thursday 9 September, 2021) is our national day of action dedicated to reminding everyone that every day is the day to ask, “Are you OK?” and support those struggling with life's ups and downs.
How to ask R U OK?
How to ask R U OK?
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Each week MPPS will share a resource to support the mental health and wellbeing of our school community courtesy of Banyule Youth Services.
This week's resource is titled Creativity.
This week's resource is titled Creativity.
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What is Wellbeing
Wellbeing is a complex combination of a person’s physical, mental, emotional and social health factors. Wellbeing is strongly linked to happiness and life satisfaction and is different for each individual.
Feelings of wellbeing are fundamental to the overall health of an individual, enabling them to successfully overcome difficulties and achieve what they want out of life. Each week MPPS will share a resource to support the mental health and wellbeing of our school community courtesy of Banyule Youth Services. This week's resource is titled Music and Your Mood.
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Try a Mindful Monster Activity with Sparky!
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The University of Melbourne Presents Tips to Help Families Cope During Lockdowns Webinar.
Gain insights and tips to help your family manage better through lockdown.
Date: Monday 30th August
Time: 8:00pm
Host: Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences
Location: Webinar
Cost: Free
Click or tap on this link for more information and how to book.
Gain insights and tips to help your family manage better through lockdown.
Date: Monday 30th August
Time: 8:00pm
Host: Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences
Location: Webinar
Cost: Free
Click or tap on this link for more information and how to book.
Assisting your child to regulate themselves - emotions, sensory and behavior
PV Health psychologists and occupational therapists will provide an interactive session around supporting young children to regulate their emotions, sensations and behaviour.
Recommended for: parents/carers of children
Facilitator: DPV Health
Event details
Description: DPV Health psychologists and occupational therapists will provide an interactive session around supporting young children to regulate their emotions, sensations and behaviour.
Date: Monday, 25 October 2021
Time: 11:00AM — 12:00PM
Location: Online
Contact: Family Services Education Officer
Phone: 9404 8865
Cost: Free
Registration Register Online
Recommended for: parents/carers of children
Facilitator: DPV Health
Event details
Description: DPV Health psychologists and occupational therapists will provide an interactive session around supporting young children to regulate their emotions, sensations and behaviour.
Date: Monday, 25 October 2021
Time: 11:00AM — 12:00PM
Location: Online
Contact: Family Services Education Officer
Phone: 9404 8865
Cost: Free
Registration Register Online
Raising Resilient Teens
Facilitated by ParentZone, this is a free workshop for parents and carers of teenagers.
The workshop will introduce parents and carers to evidence-based strategies to help build resilience in young people.
Workshop topics will include:
- What is resilience?
- How can we build the resilience of our teens?
- How to connect with and understand your teenager?
Event details
Description: This workshop will introduce parents and carers to evidence-based strategies to help build resilience in young people.
Date: Wednesday, 27 October 2021
Time: 6:00PM — 7:30PM
Location: Online webinar
Contact: Family Services Education Officer
Phone: 9404 8865
Cost: Free
Registration closes on 25 October
Sign up here
Dads building solutions (4 week program)
Based on ParentZone’s Parents Building Solutions, this 4-week program enables dads to come together to discuss parenting issues and concerns they have.
Together, program participants will work on strategies and ideas on how to become the dad they want to be.
Assistance will be provided to identify the key areas of support dads need in parenting their teens.
Recommended for: dads/fathers of young teens
Registrations close 25 October. Sign up here.
Event details
Description: This program enables dads to come together to discuss parenting issues and concerns they have.
Date: From Thursday, 28 October 2021 to Thursday, 18 November 2021
Time: 6:00PM — 7:30PM
Location: Online webinar
Contact: Family Services Education Officer
Phone: 9404 8865
Cost: Free
Registration Register here
Together, program participants will work on strategies and ideas on how to become the dad they want to be.
Assistance will be provided to identify the key areas of support dads need in parenting their teens.
Recommended for: dads/fathers of young teens
Registrations close 25 October. Sign up here.
Event details
Description: This program enables dads to come together to discuss parenting issues and concerns they have.
Date: From Thursday, 28 October 2021 to Thursday, 18 November 2021
Time: 6:00PM — 7:30PM
Location: Online webinar
Contact: Family Services Education Officer
Phone: 9404 8865
Cost: Free
Registration Register here
Managing Change
Facilitator: ParentZone
We all know that young people and adults have had to deal with a lot of change over the past year.
This interactive session is an opportunity to hear from other parents around supporting young people to manage periods of change.
We will explore some of the fears and worries young people may have around change and how parents and carers can respond to these. The session will also cover a range of resilience skills and strategies that may be helpful to support young people during periods of change.
Recommended for: parents/carers of young people
Event details
Description: An interactive session to hear from other parents around supporting young people to manage periods of change.
Date: Wednesday, 17 November 2021
Time: 6:00PM — 7:30PM
Location: Online webinar
Contact: Family Services Education Officer
Phone: 9404 8865
Cost: Free
Registrations close 15 November. Sign up here.
We all know that young people and adults have had to deal with a lot of change over the past year.
This interactive session is an opportunity to hear from other parents around supporting young people to manage periods of change.
We will explore some of the fears and worries young people may have around change and how parents and carers can respond to these. The session will also cover a range of resilience skills and strategies that may be helpful to support young people during periods of change.
Recommended for: parents/carers of young people
Event details
Description: An interactive session to hear from other parents around supporting young people to manage periods of change.
Date: Wednesday, 17 November 2021
Time: 6:00PM — 7:30PM
Location: Online webinar
Contact: Family Services Education Officer
Phone: 9404 8865
Cost: Free
Registrations close 15 November. Sign up here.
Tips for Staying Safe Online
 | Staying connected online has never been more important, now that many of us are physically isolated from family members, friends, colleagues and support networks. The internet is a great way to socialise, learn, work, play and be entertained. But there are also risks. These eSafety resources will help you stay safe online: |  |
The Department of Education and Training Victoria have provided the following resources to support the mental health and wellbeing of students and their families.
Tips to support your child's health and wellbeing
Advice, tips and resources available for parents and carers to support their child’s mental and physical health and wellbeing. It covers a range of topics including:
• Managing screen time and online safety
• Looking after your child’s wellbeing
• Looking after your child’s mental health
• Physical activity and healthy eating
• Taking care of yourself
• Wellbeing activities for parents of primary
school students
• Wellbeing activities for parents of secondary
students
• Managing screen time and online safety
• Looking after your child’s wellbeing
• Looking after your child’s mental health
• Physical activity and healthy eating
• Taking care of yourself
• Wellbeing activities for parents of primary
school students
• Wellbeing activities for parents of secondary
students
Accessing Support
If looking after yourself is challenging and you have concerns about how you are coping, support is available. Talk to someone you trust, contact your general practitioner (GP), a counsellor or psychologist or visit a hospital emergency department.
You can also access external help through:
Helpline
• Parentline
• Lifeline
• Beyond Blue
Information and resources
• Black Dog Institute
• Raising Children Network
You can also access external help through:
Helpline
• Parentline
• Lifeline
• Beyond Blue
Information and resources
• Black Dog Institute
• Raising Children Network
Raising Learners Podcast Series
The Department has partnered with the Raising Children Network on a series of podcasts providing expert advice and information to parents and carers on a range of health and wellbeing topics.
Topics include how to connect with your child’s school and community, how to best support your child’s learning, what to expect for VCE and VCAL
students and how to keep your child safe online.
Talking to your child about coronavirus (COVID-19)
Advice on having a safe and reassuring conversation about coronavirus (COVID-19), available in a range of community languages.
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