Mental Health and Wellbeing

The World Health Organisation report that one in seven 10–19-year-olds experience a mental health condition, with depression and anxiety amongst the leading cause of illness, impacting immensely on school attendance and learning. WHO further states that most adolescents struggling with their mental health receive no support or treatment through the illness.

With such significant statistics, I encourage you to take a fresh look at the resources that are available to provide support for mental health and wellbeing for young people. Some of these include:

www.Headspace.org.au offering great resources across a variety of topics to help you to support your family, including the opportunity to join a “Partners in Parenting” online program.

Qld Health also have a wonderful list of resources, apps, courses, and podcasts at https://www.mentalwellbeing.initiatives.qld.gov.au/resources

www.BeyondBlue.org.au is also a great reference resource, with links to other agencies that can help. If you are concerned about your young person, Beyond Blue suggests firstly checking in with them and asking if they’re okay, listening to them, and supporting them to find help. 

Within the school community, there are also many staff that are here to provide help and support. Please reach out and share your concerns.

Lunch Club

As part of the support I offer to the school community, I facilitate a lunch club during first break on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. It is held in an indoor space which is great for students who prefer a quieter environment. The attending students determine the activity, which could be individual or group fun, with board games, lego, or even just a conversation with friends while having lunch. A limited range of food is available if required.

Blessings, Chappy