How to access counselling support through external services (online and phone support)
Headspace is a youth-friendly counselling service for young people aged 12-25. The Joondalup office can be contacted on (08) 9301 8900, or chat to a counsellor online at www.headspace.org.au/eheadspace. For more information on how to cope with stress relating to COVID-19 visit: https://headspace.org.au/young-people/how-to-cope-with-stress-related-to-covid-19/
KidsHelpine provides 24/7 phone and online counselling support to young people aged 5-25. Call 1800 55 1800 or visit www.kidshelpline.com.au
Lifeline provides 24/7 phone and online counselling support to people in crisis, including suicidal thoughts and self-harm. Call 13 11 14 or visit www.lifeline.org.au
Youth Beyond Blue is a website dedicated to providing information to young people on anxiety and depression. The website helps young people to understand mental health and strategies to cope through tough times: www.youthbeyondblue.com
The BRAVE program is a free and interactive online program for the prevention and treatment of anxiety in young people. The program provides ways for young people to better cope with their worries. There are also programs for parents to learn strategies to support young people. The program can be used on any computer or tablet device and includes up to 10 sessions that you can work through at your own pace. There are three versions of the program: Young Child Program (ages 3-7), Child Program (ages 8-12) and the Teen Program (ages 12-17). For more information visit https://brave4you.psy.uq.edu.au/
Learning online
The Department of Education has a Students online policy
Parents and students at home should visit:
– the eSafety commissioner website for tips for staying safe online
– The learning from home website for setting up a learning environment and student health and wellbeing information
– Cyber Safety website for ground rules to help children be safe and responsible online.
Publisher For Education Assistants
Amy Sinclair, teacher at Carramar PS, delivered a workshop designed to enhance participants’ skills in using Publisher. Click on the link to view the ‘cheat sheet’ from this workshop.