Dear Families,
The COVID-19 pandemic has been a stressful time for families everywhere. We are living through an unprecedented time, requiring us to deal with change and navigate through life as best we can. It’s normal to feel the need for extra support right now. If you feel you need some extra support, below are some resources may help.
We will continue to support our families, children and staff in any way that we can. Even if you feel the need to chat and have a vent after work or even just need to talk, please do not hesitate to speak with our team of educators!
If you feel like that child/ren may be affected by the COVID-19 situation in any way and may need extra assistance, please speak with our team so we can assist you in supporting your child/ren.
Mental Health:
- Lifeline – 13 11 14: https://www.lifeline.org.au/get-help/information-and-support/covid-19/
- Beyond Blue – 1300 224 636
- Coronvirus Mental Wellbeing Support Service 1800 512 348
- https://coronavirus.beyondblue.org.au/
- Black Dog Institute – 9382 2991 (Managing anxiety during COVID): 10 tips for managing anxiety during COVID-19
- NSW Government: https://www.nsw.gov.au/covid-19/how-to-protect-yourself-and-others/your-mental-health-and-wellbeing?utm_source=Service%20NSW&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Stay%20safe%20stay%20healthy&utm_term=COVIDeDM4&utm_content=button
Families/Children:
- Free online COVID books for toddlers/ books about being worried: https://www.theschoolrun.com/best-childrens-books-about-coronavirus
- Kids Help Line – 1800 551 800 (www.kidshelpline.com.au)
- Black Dog Institute: Coronavirus: Reassuring your child about the unknown
- Emerging minds: https://emergingminds.com.au
- Beyond Blue – Managing daily life: https://coronavirus.beyondblue.org.au/managing-my-daily-life/young-people-aged-14-25.html
- Supporting children during a pandemic: Leading the way for children during the COVID-19 pandemic
Health:
- NSW Health Coronavirus Website: https://www.nsw.gov.au/covid-19
- National Coronavirus Health Information Line – 1800 020 080
Mindfulness:
- Selfcare: https://au.reachout.com/collections/selfcare-tips?utm_source=website&utm_campaign=BB_C19&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=content-tile
- Smiling Mind App: https://www.smilingmind.com.au/thrive-inside
- Headspace: https://www.headspace.com/headspace-meditation-app
- Mindfulness for children during COVID-19: How Mindfulness Can Help During COVID-19
Staff: