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Free Online Program to Support Children’s Mental Health
Southern Cross University is seeking participants for an education and research project supporting the mental health of children aged 10–13 in rural, regional, and remote communities. This free online education program has been co-designed by parents, carers, and mental health experts to help adults better respond to the emotional and mental health needs of children in their care.
Please share this opportunity with your parent community through your school newsletter using the information below:
Are you a parent, grandparent, carer or other adult living in a regional, rural area, or supporting a child aged 10–13 who has unmet mental health needs? Southern Cross University is offering a free online education program designed to help you better support the mental health needs of the children in your care.
The program includes flexible online learning and a weekly 90-minute group session led by experienced mental health clinicians. It has been co-designed by parents, carers, teachers, and children’s mental health experts.
Participants will also be contributing to valuable research that aims to strengthen community responses to children’s wellbeing. Those complete the program and the survey at the end will receive a $50.00 voucher.
To learn more or express interest, please email Professor John Hurley at john.hurley@scu.edu.
Tea Towels
Time is running out to purchase a tea towel featuring our whole school! This is a fantastic opportunity to purchase high-quality, memorable tea towels featuring your child's self-portrait, making a perfect keepsake or gift. Tea towels can be ordered through the Flexischools app or at the school office. Every purchase directly contributes funds towards a new school playground. Orders close 29th of October!
Joey's Colour Run
