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This guide has many tips, ideas, and links that will assist you in maintaining healthy wellbeing both physically and mentally.

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Links to Organisations

Kids Helpline is Australia's only free, private and confidential 24/7 phone and online counselling service for young people aged 5 to 25.

ReachOut is Australia’s leading online mental health organisation for young people and their parents. Our practical support, tools and tips help young people get through anything from everyday issues to tough times – and the information we offer parents makes it easier for them to help their teenagers, too.

headspace is an Australian non-profit organisation for youth mental health established by the Australian Government in 2006.

To talk to someone and get advice about tough issues Ph: 1800 650 890

 

RUOK is a suicide prevention charity in Australia, reminding people that having meaningful conversations with mates and loved ones could save lives.

Beyond Blue provides information and support to help everyone in Australia achieve their best possible mental health.

Ph: 1300 22 4636

The Butterfly Foundation supports all people affected by eating disorders and negative body image.

National Helpline: 1800 33 4673

Minus18 provide mental health and peer mentoring support to same sex attracted and gender diverse young people from all over Australia.

We are a national charity providing all Australians experiencing emotional distress with access to 24 hour crisis support and suicide prevention services. We are committed to empowering Australians to be suicide-safe through connection, compassion and hope.

The Lifeline telephone call service is available 24/7 - Ph: 13 11 14

Wellbeing

The wellbeing of all students is a priority at St Patrick’s College.

It is our belief that the College plays a vital role in assisting students to develop to their full potential, academically, socially and spiritually, within an Academic Care framework

Our policies and procedures are designed to assist and support the students with this.

The College staff support wellbeing by building a positive learning culture — providing  challenging, interactive and engaging learning experiences and by nurturing relationships with families and the wider community.

Students support their own wellbeing by being actively involved in their school and community.

The core outcomes for student wellbeing:

 * Promoting health and wellbeing

* Building resilience

* Enhancing academic care

Videos

Tips for good Mental Health

We want to encourage young Australians to learn some simple tips to help them maintain a healthy headspace - and to add a little colour to their day. We are using mindful colouring to bring our 7 tips for a healthy headspace to life in communities all over Australia, and we are encouraging people to share the small things they do to support their mental health. Find the 7 tips for a healthy headspace at www.headspace.org.au/tips. headspace is a National Youth Mental Health Foundation, and is funded by the Australian Government Department of Health.

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Books in the Library

Magazines in Library

Teen Breathe

Your go-to guide for healthier and happier living. We have a simple but pretty powerful philosophy that follows in the footsteps of our mindful older sibling, Breathe Magazine.

Kit Magazine

A teen's guide to active mindfulness

Ebooks and E-AudioBooks found in ePlatform