Student Well-being
Wellbeing during COVID-19 Outbreak
This is understandably a challenging time due to the current community health concerns and the Wellbeing Team at Epsom Primary School would like to remind you of the available external supports and resources:
The Food Relief Network is an informal network of local not-for-profit and charity groups that provide food assistance across Greater Bendigo. For a full list of community meals, soup kitchens and grocery distribution in Greater Bendigo click here
- www.kidshelp.com.au Kids Help Line – 1800 55 1800 24/7 online and telephone counselling and support
- www.lifeline.org.au Lifeline – 13 11 14 Online and telephone crisis support, and text line (6pm – 12pm) 0477 131 114
- https://headspace.org.au/eheadspace/ Online and telephone counselling and support for young people aged 12 – 25 and their families and friends
- https://moodgym.com.au/ Moodgym is like an interactive self-help book which helps you to learn and practise skills which can help to prevent and manage symptoms of depression and anxiety
- https://www.smilingmind.com.au/ Smiling Mind is a unique tool developed by psychologists and educators to help bring balance to your life, and includes information on how to support emotional wellbeing during times of crisis
- https://ecouch.anu.edu.au/welcome e-couch is a self-help interactive program with modules for depression, generalised anxiety & worry, social anxiety, relationship breakdown, and loss & grief
- https://au.reachout.com/ Online mental health support for young people and their parents
- https://www.beyondblue.org.au/the-facts/looking-after-your-mental-health-during-the-coronavirus-outbreak Tips for looking after your mental health during the corona virus outbreak
- https://schooltv.me/wellbeing_news/special-report-wellbeing-checklist-primary
- www.vahs.org.au Victorian Aboriginal Health Service Phone: 8592 3920 or 9403 3300
Financial / Emergency Relief Support:
Centrelink https://www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/individuals/subjects/affected-coronavirus-covid-19
Catholic Care https://ccds.org.au/ or phone 54381300
Wellbeing at EPS
Epsom Primary School considers the well-being of the students to be an essential part of their learning. The primary goal of our dedicated Student Well-being Team is to ensure students feel safe, engaged and connected at school. The team is coordinated by our Chaplain, Sally Livermore. There is an Expectations Matrix and our STAR values which outlines appropriate behaviours and responsibilities for all students. The school uses a Positive Behaviours Program in all classes.
