Home-Based Learning Wellbeing
Many parents and carers may be wondering how to talk with their children about COVID, and how children’s social and emotional wellbeing is being affected by the changes brought about in response to the pandemic.
We hope that the following resources will help you and your family get through these challenging times.
Please reach out to us if you need any support in any way – we are all in this together and we will get through this together.
Wellbeing at Home
Please find below links to mindfulness & wellbeing resources during the current covid restrictions.
Mindfulness Resources
Mental Health & Nature
20 Screen Free Things to Do
Family ACTIVation
Wellbeing Support for Parents
Beyond Blue – Information to help with mental health in relation to COVID
Hey Sigmund – How to help children feel calm during a crisis
Restorative Community Concepts – How can families find balance in these uncertain times
Child Mind – Supporting kids during the COVID crisis
Sydney University – Tips and resources for parents working from home with their children
Supporting Children & Young People
Headspace – Information aimed at supporting teenagers and young people
Reach Out – Self-care strategies for young people
Developing Minds – How to answer your children’s worries and questions
Family Cooking Time!
Cooking helps build and strengthen family connections, and cooking together as a family can have significant well-being benefits. The kitchen is the perfect place to spend quality time together and reconnect as a family.
Here are a few healthy recipes that you may like to cook together, and please email us any of your own family recipes and we will share these with our community!
Mixed Berry Scones
Chicken Burrito Bowls
Banana Pikelets
Layered Mixed Potato Bake
Key Contacts
Kids Helpline: 24/7 – offer free phone counselling and webchat services for children and youth 5-25 years. Phone 1800 551 800. https://kidshelpline.com.au/
Parent Line: offer free counselling for parents 9am-9pm weekdays and 4pm-9pm weekends. Phone 1300 130 052 http://www.parentline.org.au/how-we-can-help/how-parent-line-works
Mental Health Line: Phone 1800 011 511
Beyond Blue Support Service: 24/7 Phone 1300 22 4636 or online chat (3pm-12am)
Headspace: offer free online support and counselling services for young people 12-25 and their families. 9am-1am 7 days a week.
Family Relationships Advice Line: 1800 050 321
Mens Line: Phone 1300 789 978 www.mensline.org.au. Telephone and online counselling service. 24/7
1800 RESPECT: Phone 1800 737 732 www.1800respect.org.au Counselling and Support service 24/7 Online and telephone.
