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WELLBEING

Mental health in primary schools

28/4/2022

 
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Be Well | Sleep & Zen Your Bedroom SPace

8/10/2021

 
Each week MPPS will share a resource to support the mental health and wellbeing of our school community courtesy of Banyule Youth Services.
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​This week's resource is titled 
Sleep & Zen Your Bedroom Space.
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Be Well - Gratitude & Mindfulness

15/9/2021

 
Each week MPPS will share a resource to support the mental health and wellbeing of our school community courtesy of Banyule Youth Services.
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​This week's resource is titled 
Gratitude & Mindfulness.
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Let's take a
​Mindful Minute

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R U Ok? Day | Thursday 9th September

8/9/2021

 
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?

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Be Well - Creativity

8/9/2021

 
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.
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Try this creative
Mindful Monster Activity!

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Being Well | Music and Your Mood

1/9/2021

 
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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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Tips to Help Families Cope During LockdownS | Webinar

25/8/2021

 
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.

Baseline Presents...

19/8/2021

 
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Assisting your child to regulate themselves - emotions, sensory and behavior

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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.
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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

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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?
Recommended for: parents/carers of young people (aged 10-25)

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)

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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.
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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 

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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.
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​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.

Cybersafety | Tips for Staying Safe Online

22/7/2021

 

Tips for Staying Safe Online

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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:
  • ​for Parents
  • for kids
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Resources for Parents and Carers

21/7/2021

 
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

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

Raising Learners Podcast Series

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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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Mernda, VIC 3754
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(03) 8776 9700


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        • Plenty LC Blog
      • Simon Learning Community >
        • Simon LC Blog
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        • Carome LC Blog
      • Yan Yean Learning Community >
        • Yan Yean LC Blog
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        • Performing Arts Blog
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      • Education Support
    • Wellbeing >
      • Respectful Relationships
    • MPPS Celebrates >
      • World Teachers' Day
      • Marvellous Maths @ MPPS
      • Principals' Day 2020
      • NAIDOC Week 2020
    • Sustainability
    • School Calendar
    • Canteen
    • School Times
    • YMCA Before and After School Care Program
    • Parent Information
    • Whittlesea Music
    • Community Information >
      • Community Partners
      • What's Happening in the Community?
  • Enrolment
    • Enrolment Enquiries
    • Pathway to Prep
    • Enrolment Pack
  • Contact Us
  • Compass