Parent & Family
Wellbeing Resources
Please utilise these resources as they are helpful for you and your family. We encourage you to seek professional help where required, and our students can always speak with our School Counsellors.
Smiling Mind
The app 'Smiling Mind' has just released a sleep education in response to the disturbed sleep patterns of children. To utilise this resource, parents will need to download the Smiling Mind app and will find a range of resources for families.
Transition back to School Parent Guides
Parent information for supporting their children’s transition back to school. Links below on helpful articles from NESA, APA, NSW Health, Relationships Australia, and Triple P parenting.
NESA https://education.nsw.gov.au/covid9/wellbeing-for-students-and-families /helpful-tips-for-parents-and-carers-to-support-children
Australian Psychological Association https://psychology.org.au/getmedia/6a3f524c-02c1-4e29-ac16-32a92a204599/20aps-ccn-is-transitioning-to-school-p1.pdf
Triple P Parenting https://www.triplep-parenting.net.au/au-uken/get-started/hot-topics-about-raising-children-and-teenagers/and-school-life/?cdsid=iqajvob1l6c4ttbsr0mm5jv817
10 Steps for Family Wellbeing
AIS NSW
Open as PDF to download or print here
or visit: www.esafety.gov.au/key-issues/covid-19
Global Online Safety Advice for Parents and Carers
eSafety Commissioner
Headspace Event
Headspace National is hosting a free online mental health education session on Monday 2 August at 7:00pm for parents and carers on ways to support young people.
Click here to register for this event
Parents and Carers: 'Essential' Toolkit
Explore articles and advice to help manage common health and wellbeing issues your child may face at school and at home.
Open as PDF to download or print here
Tips for staying Safe Online during the COVID-19 Pandemic
eSafety Commissioner
Beyond Blue
Learn more by clicking: Coronavirus Mental Wellbeing Support Service
Berry Street
How to help children and young people through the COVID-19 pandemic
Pandemic Fatigue
Australian Government - National Mental Health Commission
How Mindfulness can help during Coronavirus
Smiling Mind by Catherine Morey-Nase
How mindfulness can help during Coronavirus (smilingmind.com.au)
Stay Healthy - HSC
NSW Department of Education
Stay active, keep connected and look after yourself during the HSC this year!
Find helpful study tips, self-care resources and guides for students and parents.
Open Stay Healthy HSC link here