Parenting and mental health
Beyond Blue has created a page just for parents, with lots of information about how to support your children’s mental health – and your own.
Beyond Blue has created a page just for parents, with lots of information about how to support your children’s mental health – and your own.
Your child’s safety at school In Victoria, children are protected in organisations not just by the criminal law, but by other laws, including the Reportable
Resources for parents – Clinical psychologist Andrew Fuller has created three useful resources for parents about various aspects of neurodiversity in children. Students with ADHD, Students with anxiety, Students and procrastination
Parents are the first and most important educators of their children in relation to values and relationships. They are also uniquely placed to provide sexuality
This opinion article from teacher and parent Jacqui Wan was published in the Age and Sydney Morning Herald in May 2023. We think it will
This information on parental obligations regarding minors and alcohol has been supplied to us by Liquor Control Victoria. Teenagers who abuse alcohol can experience issues
The issue of school can’t, also referred to as school refusal, has been in the media in recent years: The Age published a comprehensive article on 2
Parents Victoria has made a submission to an inquiry on ‘school refusal’, held by the Senate Standing Committee on Education and Employment in 2022/23. Our
The Mental Health in Primary Schools (MHiPS) initiative provides funding to schools to employ a Mental Health and Wellbeing Leader, who will then lead a
We know that some families are struggling to meet the costs of their children’s education. The Education Department has a useful list of support services
Beyond Blue has created a page just for parents, with lots of information about how to support your children’s mental health – and your own. As the page says: It’s important to understand that there
Your child’s safety at school In Victoria, children are protected in organisations not just by the criminal law, but by other laws, including the Reportable Conduct Scheme and the Child Safe Standards. These laws make
Resources for parents – Clinical psychologist Andrew Fuller has created three useful resources for parents about various aspects of neurodiversity in children. Students with ADHD, Students with anxiety, Students and procrastination
Parents are the first and most important educators of their children in relation to values and relationships. They are also uniquely placed to provide sexuality education in a way that responds to their child’s changing
This opinion article from teacher and parent Jacqui Wan was published in the Age and Sydney Morning Herald in May 2023. We think it will be very thought-provoking for parents. Calling all parents: Let’s opt
This information on parental obligations regarding minors and alcohol has been supplied to us by Liquor Control Victoria. Teenagers who abuse alcohol can experience issues with brain development, affecting areas associated with attention, memory and
The issue of school can’t, also referred to as school refusal, has been in the media in recent years: The Age published a comprehensive article on 2 February 2023, exploring the prevalence and impacts of the problem.
Parents Victoria has made a submission to an inquiry on ‘school refusal’, held by the Senate Standing Committee on Education and Employment in 2022/23. Our submission covers: The importance of recognising the central role of
The Mental Health in Primary Schools (MHiPS) initiative provides funding to schools to employ a Mental Health and Wellbeing Leader, who will then lead a whole-school approach to mental health and wellbeing at their school.
We know that some families are struggling to meet the costs of their children’s education. The Education Department has a useful list of support services available to help with schooling costs on its website. The
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