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High school students
Starting Year 7

When a child starts high school, they suddenly become one of the youngest and newest kids at school all over again - a small fish in a big pond!

High school students
Transition to High School

Starting high school is a rite of passage posing many new challenges, but also offering exciting new opportunities.

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Moving to a New School

Families often move to different areas, locations and even countries for various reasons and this often results in children having to change schools.

Person at crossroads
Embracing Change & New Beginnings

Periods of change often require young people to strengthen the skills needed to manage uncertainty, adjust to new environments and build resilience.

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Bullying

Bullying, harassment, discrimination and violence are behaviours that can contribute to negative social environments.

Student studying
Healthy Study Habits

Although we want our children to succeed academically, the foundation for success lies not just in intelligence or motivation, but in the study habits they develop.

Student studying
Exam Jitters

Students need to take responsibility for when to study and when to socialise.

Stressed student
Year 12 Exam Stress

Supporting your teenager through their final school exams can be extremely daunting for parents.

Senior Students
A Guide to Thriving in Final Year

Although the final year of school can be a stressful time for students, there are strategies that can be applied to reduce anxiety and allow students to perform best.

Excited students
Surviving Final Year

Final year students are considered a high-risk group for depression and anxiety.

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School Refusal

School refusal is not considered to be a mental illness. It's considered to be more of an emotional or behavioural problem.

Exams
Toxic Achievement Culture

Toxic achievement culture is a critical societal issue where an individual's self-worth is entangled to their academic or extracurricular achievements.

Student in school shoes
School Transitions

Starting prep, transitioning to secondary or even starting a new school can be stressful.

Mental Health

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Anxiety & Young People

Many young people experience anxiety which often affects their overall wellbeing and confidence.

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Depression

Low self-esteem is often flagged as a predictor of adolescent depression.

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The State of Youth Mental Health

Recent studies indicate rising mental health disorders among young people.

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Trauma

Kids will display varying degrees of psychological trauma depending on their age, personality and past experiences.

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Trauma Recovery

When children experience trauma, it profoundly disrupts their sense of safety and normalcy, manifesting in significant emotional and behavioural changes.

Distraught girl
Suicide & Self Harm

Self-harm is often used by young people as a way to cope with negative experiences.

Boy being consoled
Grief & Loss

Grief is like a fingerprint, it's unique to everyone, and so is the way you process it.

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World Mental Health Day

World Mental Health Day, observed on 10 October each year, is a global initiative that highlights the importance of mental health to overall wellbeing.

Hand performing OK sign
R U OK? Day

Rise of mental health concerns among young people, including anxiety, depression, and self-harm, is amplified by stress, media, and societal expectations.

Technology
Managing Overwhelm

Willingly or not, we have all been exposed to a piece of bad news that has lingered in our thoughts for days afterwards.

Positive Mindset

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Happiness & Gratitude

Practising gratitude is often associated with happiness. It's a state of wellbeing that encompasses living a good life.

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Confidence & Motivation

Nurturing confidence and motivation helps your child set goals and celebrate success.

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Mindfulness

Mindfulness can help children calm their minds and make the most of their life.

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Resilience

Fostering resilience requires strengthening family, community and children's own resources.

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Dealing with Disappointment

Disappointment is a natural part of life that young people will encounter as they navigate through different experiences.

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Instilling Hope In Uncertain Times

Although life is always filled with uncertainty, the levels we are currently experiencing are unprecedented and immense.

Cybersafety & Social Media

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New Social Media Regulations

New laws will change how young people go online. While regulation is a positive step forward, real safety begins at home.

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Cybersafety

Cybersafety empowers young people to navigate the digital world responsibly and safely.

People on social media
Social Media & Comparison Culture

In today's hyper-connected world, young people are exposed to curated snapshots of other people's lives, from picture-perfect holidays and academic achievements.

Computer chip
Navigating AI Relationships

In today's world, Artificial Intelligence (AI) has infiltrated almost every aspect of our lives, including relationships.

Content creator
Social Media Influencers

Social media influencers wield significant power, shaping opinions, particularly among young people.

Children on phones
Mobile Phone Separation Anxiety

Many families are facing the very real challenge of addressing mobile phone separation anxiety in their children.

Girl on phone
Cyberbullying

Victims and witnesses should be encouraged to stand up to the aggressors.

People on devices
Managing Screen Time

Parents play an important role in modelling a positive screen use approach by establishing some ground rules.

Student on Facebook
Digital Reputation

What kids do and post online, the sites they visit and the things they say is permanent.

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Online Gaming

Many parents are concerned about the addictive effects of gaming, however not all gaming should be viewed negatively.

Boy on computer
Internet Addiction

Young people today don't have the maturity to use their digital devices responsibly.

Healthy Bodies

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Diet & Nutrition

Diet has a direct affect on brain development, learning & academic outcomes.

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Physical Activity & Exercise

Exercise improves cognitive function, elevates mood & improves learning.

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Body Image

Children today are exposed to more discussion about body image than previous generations.

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Eating Disorders

Eating disorders are the biggest killers of any psychiatric illness for young people.

Young boy sleeping
Sleep

Teenagers are the most sleep-deprived demographic, an under-recognised problem.

Lunch box
Eating Anxiety

Eating anxiety encompasses stress, worry, or fear associated with eating and can appear in forms, such as a refusal of all foods or an aversion to textures or flavours.

Parenting

Mother and child
Positive Parenting

Because parenting doesn't come with instructions, there is no such thing as the 'perfect parent'.

Happy children
Parenting Styles

There is no such thing as perfect parenting; families and children differ, but learning parenting styles helps choose approaches that support each child's growth.

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Sibling Relationships

Sibling relationships play a powerful role in shaping a young person's social and emotional development.

Piggy bank
Cost of Living Crisis

In today's economic climate, parents and caregivers need to discuss the cost of living with their children, despite the instinct to shield them from life's challenges.

Three teenagers
Understanding Adolescence

Parenting adolescents can be exhausting and often demanding, but no parent has all of the answers all of the time.

Two girls
Raising Girls

Girls need positive role models. However, many parents are projecting gender bias onto their daughters without realising it.

Three boys
Raising Boys

Raising boys can be challenging, but also rewarding, and shouldn't be considered the same as they do have individual differences.

Group of boys
Shaping Healthy Masculinity

Young people today are navigating a rapidly changing world - economically, socially and emotionally.

Respect & Inclusion

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Respectful Relationships

Respectful relationships value thoughts, feelings, boundaries, and foster communication and empathy.

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Friendships & Belonging

Loyal friendships are built upon teaching your child to be a good friend and the traits necessary to maintain friendships.

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Respectful Language

In today's world, it is becoming apparent that some young people are being influenced by the language around them.

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Cultural Diversity

Cultural diversity enriches communities by uniting cultures, traditions, and histories.

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Gender Diversity

Gender diversity recognises identities and expressions that exist beyond the traditional binary of male and female.

NAIDOC Image
Celebrating NAIDOC Week

NAIDOC (National Aborigines and Islanders Day Observance) runs from 3 - 10 July 2022. (Jul 7-14)

Diverse range of people
Celebrating Harmony Week

Harmony Week is about inclusiveness, respect and belonging for all Australians, regardless of cultural or linguistic background. (Mar 18-24 - AU)

Rainbow flag
Celebrating IDAHOBIT

The International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Intersexism, and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT) emphasises importance of educating about diversity and inclusivity.

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Neurodiversity

Neurodiversity celebrates the natural variation in human cognition, embracing unique minds and perspectives.

Tricky Teenage Issues

People partying
A Guide to Safe Partying

Safe partying tips for young people. It is possible to have fun and still avoid risky situations.

Person holding alcohol
Having the Alcohol Discussion

Talking to your teenager about alcohol consumption and the potential dangers associated with it can be tricky and overwhelming.

Person with vape
Vaping & E-Cigarettes

Over recent months, there has been growing concern about the epidemic affecting young people in relation to use of e-cigarettes and the pastime of vaping.

Person betting online
Gambling & Young People

Today's generation of children and adolescents face a unique and concerning environment regarding gambling.

Person with cigarette and pills
Substance Use & Addiction

Experimentation with substances such as alcohol or drugs in adolescence, can quickly develop into risky or harmful patterns.

Child on tablet
Online Pornography

Parents feel ill-equipped to have conversations around pornography with their kids.

Teenager on phone
Sexting

Sexting has rewound from teens and seeped into the playgrounds of primary schools.

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Sextortion

'Sextortion' has been an issue for over a decade, with many adults falling victim to this type of online crime.

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