Middle/Senior School Bulletin Issue 5 / 28 April 2017
Middle & Senior School News
who provided invaluable aid during war at Kokoda. The spirit of courage, endurance, mateship and sacrifice is alive and well in our young people.
“…Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward.” (Philippians 3: 13-14) Version NIV Philippians 3 seems fitting for the start of term and serves as a reminder that life is about looking forward to new challenges and setting new goals for personal achievement, striving to be the best we can be in all aspects of our lives. Last weekend marked the one year anniversary of the devastating J Block fire. Life is unpredictable, and all of our experiences, our blessings and our challenges, help us to grow. The learning spaces that have grown out of the need to rebuild are truly state of the art. Over the break the roof structure for the Ruth Butler Theatre, the last part of our rebuild, was put in place revealing the shell of what will be a wonderful upgraded facility for Performing Arts for years to come.
Parent Teacher Interviews for Middle and Senior School families were held on Wednesday. Thank you to all of the parents who attended the interviews. Conversations around student learning, specific areas for improvement and praise, lead to accurate goal setting for our young people. As a College we really value these sort of evenings. That said, there really is no need to wait for a special evening, if you have any questions or concerns about your child’s progress, performance or homework/study requirements please get in touch with the class teacher or a member of College staff and arrange a time to meet. If I can be of assistance or if you have any feedback about the Parent Teacher Interviews, please contact me virginiaw@salc.qld.edu.au Setting goals for learning in Term Two that are both aspirational and realistic, and a plan for action that is both intentional and specific, helps students to develop habits for learning and achieving personal best results. Teachers also spent time over this first two weeks of term working with their students on establishing and refining their goals for the term ahead.
ANZAC Day March Thank you to the many students and families who attended the Burleigh Heads ANZAC Day March on Tuesday. It was simply an honour to be there to witness the pride and commemorative spirit amongst our young people as we paid tribute to those who have served in the armed forces. The march also marked the one year anniversary of the 75th Anniversary of the battle of Kokoda in Papua New Guinea (PNG). This four month conflict is arguably Australia’s most significant campaign of the Second World War. Our students involvement in the annual Kokoda challenge events is both a challenge of endurance and, more importantly, an acknowledgement of the sacrifice of all those who fought, those who paid the ultimate price of their lives and those
Online Risks – Graphic and Explicit Material Last weekend you may have read an article in the Courtier Mail expressing concerns about the graphic suicide scenes in a new Netflix series, 13 Reasons Why. The content featured in this series, popular with young people, presents viewers with very confronting and graphic messaging and imagery inclusive of a rape and suicide which may lead to a distressing reaction, particularly for children and young people. This popular show, which in some ways normalises these complex and distressing matters, is another example of how children can be exposed to content which can be harmful at unprecedented levels. While the series does encourage open discussion about mental health, bullying and wellbeing, at the College we share these growing concerns about some of the content featured in the series 13 Reasons Why, and the accessibility, deliberate and accidental, of harmful online material of a graphic and explicit nature. Later this term, Mr Casey and I, along with our College counsellors will be hosting a parent forum to discuss the impacts of access to pornography and explicit material on the development of young adolescents. This will be held on Wednesday 24 May. I strongly encourage parents to have an open conversation at home about this series and these issues and to seek help and support as needed. Please RSVP to Middle School Administration msadmin@salc.qld.edu.au if you are able to join us on Wednesday 24 May. Cross Country Last Thursday we held our Cross Country Carnival at Schuster’s Park. Despite the overcast, cool weather the day of competition was hotly contested. I’d like to acknowledge our students on their athleticism, House Spirit and wonderful participation throughout the day. Congratulations to Jubi House who won the overall shield. Thank you to Miss West who coordinated the carnival, the groundsmen, the teaching staff, sports aides and parents who attended and most importantly the students for their wonderful contributions on what was a superb day.
shelter on a Friday morning. Key Calendar Dates Years 7 & 9 NAPLAN Testing 9 – 11 May Year 8 Camp 8-10 May Fete Saturday 20 May A reminder that a full term calendar can also be accessed on the College website or through Parent Lounge. Please do not hesitate to contact me should I be able to offer assistance or if you have feedback on any aspect of College life. virginiaw@salc.qld.edu.au God bless Virginia Warner Deputy Principal Head of Secondary School
Chaplains Chat Easter has come and gone - now what? This was the question posed to the Middle and Senior School as we met together on the first Wednesday back. We investigated this question through the life of Peter. The person mentioned more than anyone else in the New Testament except Jesus. Peter is a wonderful example of a hot-blooded, impulsive male who inadvertently puts his foot in it on numerous occasions during his time in Jesus presence. By the time Jesus has died on Good Friday, he has also disowned his Lord through denying even knowing who he is. Peter could not have fallen much lower through his words and actions except if had actively participated in the crucifixion! And Yet….Jesus takes him back and reinstates him as the leader of God’s work here on earth. Miraculously, Peter takes up this responsibility and flourishes as a leader of the fledgling Christian movement in the first century AD. What an amazing transformation. Peter went on to convey the truth of Christ’s life, death and resurrection to a variety of people, including Jewish and Roman citizens and the impact of Christianity in the known world increased steadily in the following years.
College Fete The College Fete is only a month away (Saturday 20 May) and the P&F are looking for donations and the support of volunteers on the day. Please make sure the date is marked on the calendar at home. It is a highlight in the College calendar and a day not to be missed as we celebrate together and raise funds for projects funded by the P&F. Please contact pandf@salc.qld.edu.au if you are able to assist with an event on the day, or consider dropping in donations at the bus
All of this came about because of the fact that Peter was sure of who he was as a loved child of God. He was empowered by God’s Spirit to go out into the world and share God’s love and forgiveness of all people. This is documented in the book of Acts and there is a beautiful account of God’s work through Peter in Chapter 10 where he shares in verse 34 and 35 “I now realise how true it is that God does not show favouritism but accepts men from every nation who fear Him and do what is right.” This was radical thinking for the time and was instrumental in bringing unity to our world. All of Peter’s noble work and efforts had Christ’s promise of eternal life as its foundation. We have the opportunity to be inspired in a similar manner - embracing others, bringing reconciliation and healing to difficult situations, working for
justice in our broken world. God works these marvellous acts in our life as we trust in His promises. Easter has come and gone - now what? - We live as Easter people. People who trust in God’s promises as revealed in Easter and move in our world as His people.
us flourish. It could be as simple as practicing one small kindness each day – the benefits on the recipient is a given but the impact it has for the giver is often forgotten. The impact from or kick one gets out of brightening another person’s day or making them feel good can never be underestimated. This term in HPE our Year 10 students will work on creating a habit where they use one of their strengths to enhance their own wellbeing or flourishing. I look forward to seeing what they come up with. Last year one student focused on reducing their judgement of others and the flow on effect to how they felt about themselves was astounding.
Graeme Schache Chaplain
Middle School News Winter Uniform As we move into the colder months it is worth a reminder that the College has two items of warm apparel for students in the Middle School. The College pullover should be worn with the regular ‘day’ uniform and the tracksuit top should be worn with the sports uniform. It places teaching staff in an unenviable position to be asking students on a chilly morning to remove an item of inappropriate uniform. Please ensure that all clothing items are clearly marked. The number of students frantically rummaging through lost property spikes significantly once the cold westerlies begin to bite. These items are far more easily returned if named clearly.
Gratitude Reading through some research during the week I was reminded how important expressing gratitude is to our health, wellbeing, relationships and flourishing. I immediately fired off a text message (21st century communication) to a friend about how grateful I was to have them in my life. I immediately got a wonderful reply and I know that both of us felt great as a result. We regularly encourage our young people to list the things they are grateful for. This week in the conversations I had with our students they reported that they were grateful for their mum, being brave, having a friend who cares, being back at school, being involved in Kokoda, family, Gold Coast beaches, my neighbourhood, health and our lifestyle.
Partnerships for Learning Prior to the premature ending of Term One we had our first Partnerships for Learning evening of the year in the CRC. The topic for discussion was ‘Adolescence’. Our next evening is scheduled for Wednesday 24 May with the topic being ‘Pornography and exposure to explicit material’. A reminder that the general structure of these evenings is approximately thirty minutes of specific information followed by an open forum on the topic. The evenings are usually over by 8:30pm and, as always, I will provide two packets of Tim Tams for general consumption. As always please contact me should you wish to discuss anything further tomc@salc.qld.edu.au Tom Casey Head of Middle School
Flourishing in the Senior School Humanity and Justice This term we focus on the Virtues of Humanity and Justice, which encompass the strengths of Social Intelligence, Kindness, Love, Fairness, Leadership and Teamwork. Humanity centres on interpersonal strengths, that is tending and befriending others and Justice relates to civic strengths around a healthy community life. All are important for getting along and making a difference. More importantly than knowing our strengths (which all our students in the senior school should do), is then knowing and finding new ways to use our strengths every day to help
Service Our Leo club is a prime example of students using their strengths to contribute as citizens in our community. Over the holidays our Leos raised $2000 for donation to charities at their regular Bunnings BBQ’s. This term we will conduct a Ball Drive for the Currumbin Special School. As they have limited government funding we will do our bit to donate a vast amount of balls that the students can play with. A reminder that our annual Leo Induction and Installation of Executive on Friday 28 April in the Common Room of Main Administration from 3.30pm. Families welcome. Congratulations to: • The Leos for raising over $2000 at the Bunnings BBQ’s over the holidays • Katie Hayward who competed at the National Athletics Championships and came first in her race walk event • Satine Masiar who also competed at the National Athletics Championships and finished 11th in the Long Jump • Amy Clements who left for Florida recently to compete at Cheerleading World Champs • To Jessica Russell and Megan Yeo who won the Easter Raffle
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College Captaincy Team – Jarred Connolly, Olivia English, Alex Blackborough and Emily Burnell for giving up their time to attend the Leadership Recharge Day in Brisbane last week. They came back fully refreshed and ready to take on new challenges and inspire others (including me) as part of their leadership journey
Expectations With our cooler weather and the expectation for winter uniform blazers should be worn to and from school, our boys should have ties on plus navy blue business socks under their long pants and ladies can wear navy tights. Upcoming Events Independent Women of Substance Evening Wednesday 3 May 5.00-7.00pm in Worship Centre – special guests Dr Pia Petersen, Dr Tess Collie, past students Sandrika Ryan and Elisha Hodgson and College Counsellors. Yr 9-12 female students and parents welcome. If you have any queries or concerns please do not hesitate to contact me on tanias@salc.qld.edu.au Tania Stewart Head of Senior School
14 Boys 1. Darby Scott 2. Jack Read 3. Tom Atkinson 14 Girls 1. Shelby Walter 2. Kayla Laming 3. Morgan Clayfield-Hoskins 15 Boys 1. Mitchell Blackborough 2. Angus Renneberg 3. Bailey Potter 15 Girls 1. Sam Todd 2. Remi Hevey 3. Juliet Hackett 16 Boys 1. Zac Micallef 2. Joshua Palfreyman 3. Oscar Knowles 16 Girls 1. Lily Harvie 2. Georgia Tuite 3. Cassie Crowe Open boys 1. Callum McInnes 2. Lachlan Coote 3. Rory McLynskey
Sport News
Open Girls 1. Katie Hayward 2. Abbie Hawkins 3. Kara Batchelor
SALC Cross Country Carnival Last Thursday at the Cross Country Carnival, students celebrated House and School Spirit through outstanding participation and enthusiasm. The Carnival was an opportunity for students to showcase their talents with some exceptional performances. In the end Jubi took home the House trophy making it a very even contest for the House Cup moving onto Battle of the Bands. Congratulations to all of our students for their excellent efforts on the day, however acknowledgement needs to go to our Age Champions. 12 Boys 1. 2. 3.
Jed Walter Ben Irvine Fynn Andrews and Felix Broeckx
12 Girls 1. Holly Rodway 2. Scarlett McMurtry 3. Jasmine Ellem 13 Boys 1. Kris Hayward 2. Jay Gibson 3. Andreas Koster 13 Girls 1. Sophia Murray 2. Saoirse Harding 3. Sophie Kenn
Kokoda The Kokoda group were fortunate enough to have Physiotherapist Alex Beck come in and run a body maintenance workshop last week. The students learnt valuable skills on how to effectively pressure point and roll muscles to help with recovery. We look forward to seeing the students put these new skills to good use as they continue to prepare for their Kokoda journey.
Gym The final aspects to the gym’s construction will be completed by the end of this week. It has come together brilliantly and will be a wonderful resource for our students to access in the very near future. Details on inductions to be released very soon. Basketball – Boys Champions Schools team selection All boys in Years 10-12 are invited to trial for the College Open basketball team which will compete in the Champions Schools competition at the end of Term 3. Trials will be Friday of weeks 6 and 7 down in the MPH with Mr Edwards. Interested students are given the opportunity to hone their skills for the trials commencing this week. All these sessions will be held from 3:15pm – 4:30pm at the MPH. Libby Wood Secondary School Sports Coordinator
Visual Art News BOOKS4FLOODS During the extreme weather event in Murwillumbah, at least five primary schools lost their entire school libraries. We would like to help them rebuild by donating books to help them start again. Please bring in a book appropriate for primary school age, in good condition. Books can be dropped off at H4- Senior Art room, or your child’s classroom and we can collect them. Thanks for helping us to support other students and educators! Ngaire Harman Visual Arts Teacher
Performing Arts News Fete is a wonderful opportunity for our performers across the College to showcase their talents. This year we will be running two separate stages – one in the MPH and the other under the MPH. Below is the schedule for the stages. Performers are to arrive 20mins prior to meet their teachers. There will be spaces available to store instruments and costumes if required. Any enquiries can be emailed to priscillas@salc.qld.edu.au or the teacher in charge of the group I look forward to a fantastic Fete. Sat 20th May 2017 Stage 1 (MPH) 10.30 - 11.30 Dance Session #1 11.30 - 12.00 Choirs 12.00 - 1.15 St Andrews Got Talent 1.30 - 2.15 MS PAT Vocalists 2.15 - 3.15 Dance Session #2 Stage 2 (Under MPH) 11.45 - 12.00 JS Chapel Band 12 .00 Percussion Ensemble and MS Music Elective 12.30 Guitar Ensemble 12.45 JS Concert Band 1.15 Lilli MacDonald and Zara Morrison 1.30 Isobel Thomas 1.45 Concert Band 2.15 - 3.30 SS Music Class (Solo/Duo/Small Groups) 3.30 - 4.30 Jazz Band Cilla Scott Head of Arts
SCOPE Photography Prize is now Open for Entries The theme is SEASONS. Photographs that interpret this theme are welcome from across the St Andrews Lutheran College community. There is several sections - ELC- 3, 4-6, 7-9, 10-12 and OPEN for staff, ex students, parents and adults associated with the College. Entries Due Tuesday 16 May. Prizes to be won! Digital Exhibition at the Fete and the winners announced the week after at the school Arts assemblies.
Business News The Year 4 class visited the Year 11 Business Management class recently. The Year 11 students helped the Year 4 students work out expenses for their businesses and calculate net profit. The focus for the Year 4 students was the use of addition and subtraction. The level of discussion about the type of expenses the businesses might have was amazing.
Both classes enjoyed the interaction and the Year 4s were able to see our new facilities in J Block that have been built following the fire.
to St Andrews Aged Care. It has been inspiring to work with so many kind and caring people who want to help others. Thank you for sharing your talents to be a part of this St Andrews project. In 2017, our project is knitted teddy bears. Save the Children are no longer sending blankets overseas. Save the Children in Brisbane has asked our knitting group to knit teddy bears for their work with ‘at risk’ children in Queensland. Please email tonib@salc.qld.edu.au and I will send a teddy bear knitting pattern. I have wool to distribute for the teddy bears. Please drop in to Home Ec and select from our box of donated wool.
2017 QCS TEST: Community Representative Nominations
Many, many thanks to the St Andrews ‘Born to Knit’ group. It turns out that the St Andrews community were born to knit, crochet and sew. It has been an amazing seven-year community project that has brought together our students, mums, grandmothers, staff, congregation and their friends and family with a shared goal to make blankets for Save the Children to save the lives of children under 5 in countries such as Laos, India, Cambodia, Vietnam and Australia.
The Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority (QCAA) invites applications from community members for the positions of chief community representative (CCR)and community representative (CR) in order to maintain the integrity, security and conduct of the 2017 QCS Test A test centre is a secondary school or another place approved by the QCAA where students sit the QCS Test. All test centres are located within Queensland and have a chief supervisor to administer the test. The QCAA appoints CCRs and CRs to observe and report on the administration of the test. They do not supervise students. This year’s QCS Test will be held on Tuesday 29 August and Wednesday 30 August. Applications for the CCR and CR positions close on Friday 19 May 2017. More information and the application form can be found at https://www.qcaa.qld.edu.au/memos/17/022-17.pdf and at the QCAA website at www.qcaa.qld.edu.au/senior/qcs-test/ administration
There was no holding back your talents and enthusiasm. Our project extended to include baby clothes, beanies, scarves, toys and teddy bears. More than 300 blankets, hundreds of items of children’s clothing and many knitted toys have been made with love and distributed to Save the Children, Baby Give Back and Knit One Give One. As well, St Andrews students have taken teddy bears to children in East Timor, blankets to Rosies for Gold Coast homeless and knee rugs
Completed application forms need to be submitted to SENIOR ADMINSTRATION marked for the attention of MRS WRIGLEY by 3.30 PM on THURSDAY MAY 18 2017. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions about these positions. Regards Christina Wrigley christina@salc.qld.edu.au ph 55686900
building.
It’s that time of year to update the interest earned on your LLL account that is credited annually on Wednesday 31 May. Please send your books in by last day of term, the 16th of June. They will be sent to Adelaide for the interest update and will be returned to you during the first week of Term 3.
P & F News Upcoming Mother’s Day stall will be on the Wednesday 3 and Thursday 4 May. This will be in the Junior School carpark with fabulous new and exciting gifts for all mothers and guardians. Over the break the roof structure was put in place for what will be a state of the art, upgraded theatre facility for our children and community to enjoy for years to come. Members of our community, past and present, are welcome to make donations towards the new chairs for this space. A sample, red plush chair, will be onsite at the Fete as will donation forms. The P&F along with the College have developed a three tiered donation which will be acknowledged and displayed within the new building. These are: Platinum $200 Gold $100 Silver $50 This will be discussed further at the next P&F meeting.
St Andrews Fete 2017
College Fete Saturday 20 May
SATURDAY 20 MAY 2017
Our next Fete Meeting will be held Wednesday 3 May in the ST ANDREWS Junior School Library andLUTHERAN we are callingCOLLEGE out for volunteers 10AM tosome 4PM who are needed to coordinate of the organisation of the day.
RIDESwere * RAFFLE PRIZES SHOWBAGS Raffle* tickets sent home late *last term. Please *return completed books*to the Administration the College. * COFFEE CENT AUCTION * areas LIVE of MUSIC * * FOOD MARKETS * CRAZY HAIR * ART *
Donations of Chocolate Bottles OF of wine, second* hand * TALENT SHOWand * HOUSE HORROR books and second hand toys that are in good condition * CHOCOLATE BED * TATTOOS * & MORE! * are required for the fete. We are running the Chocolate Bed and Wine bottle lucky dip second hand books and toys. Wine must be delivered by parents and taken to the main admin VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Please contact:
DONATIONS REQUIRED
* BOTTLES OF WINE * CHOCOLATE * SECOND HAND BOOKS,
STALL HOLDERS WANTED Please contact:
All chocolate and second hand books and toys can be delivered to the bus shelter every Friday with Fete committee members there to take your donations. Alternatively, they can be delivered to any of the administration offices. The class that donates the most chocolate will win a class ice cream party so all students get involve. Next P& F meeting is Wednesday 14 June at 7.00pm in the Lighthouse - J Block Upper West. We welcome all parents and guardians to attend.
Dates to Remember MAY Monday 1 Labor Day Public Holiday Tuesday 2 Year 10 Ceramics Incursion Year 6 - 12 Northern Rivers Futsal Titles (selected students 2 May - 5 May) Wednesday 3 Year 11 BCT Excursion Year 11 Visual Art Incursion Years 9-12 Empowering Women Evening Fete Meeting 3:30pm in JS Library Thursday 4 Years 7 Immunisation Friday 5 MS/SS YLM Lending a helping hand at ROSIES Monday 8 Arts Week (8-12 May) Year 8 Camp - Tyalgum Ridge Retreat Tuesday 9 Naplan Yrs 3,5,7,9 (9 May - 11 May) Year 8 Camp - Tyalgum Ridge Retreat Wednesday 10 Year 8 Camp - Tyalgum Ridge Retreat Friday 12 Years 7-12 Assembly Year 12 Legal Studies Students to Bond QCS Workshop
St Andrews Fete 2017 SATURDAY 20 MAY 2017
ST ANDREWS LUTHERAN COLLEGE
10AM to 4PM
* RIDES * RAFFLE PRIZES * SHOWBAGS * * COFFEE * CENT AUCTION * LIVE MUSIC * * FOOD MARKETS * CRAZY HAIR * ART * * TALENT SHOW * HOUSE OF HORROR * * CHOCOLATE BED * TATTOOS * & MORE! *
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Please contact: fete@salc.qld.edu.au
DONATIONS REQUIRED
* BOTTLES OF WINE * CHOCOLATE * SECOND HAND BOOKS, DVD’S, VIDEO GAMES, MAGAZINES
STALL HOLDERS WANTED Please contact: fete@salc.qld.edu.au
For more Information please contact fete@salc.qld.edu.au
MENTAL HEALTH & WELLBEING
Mental health tips for teenagers By Dr Jodi Richardson For the first time in 15 years, thousands of Australian teenagers named mental health as one of the top three national issues in the 2016 Mission Australia Youth Survey. Personally, they’re concerned about coping with stress, school, body image and depression. I know that reading this is enough to raise our own anxiety levels as parents, but the fact that mental health is on the radar for our young people is a good thing. It means that there’s increased awareness around issues like anxiety, depression and suicide. This awareness will help reduce the stigma around mental illness and the subsequent
discrimination which can stand in the way of young people seeking help and support when they need it most.
The following tips help promote flourishing mental health in secondary school kids:
First and foremost, we want to help protect our young people from mental illness, but we also want to know that they can recognise when they need help, and ask for it. The Youth Survey shows that when young people do need help, overwhelmingly, they turn to their friends and their parents.
1. Help them find a sport or physical activity they love
If we can equip our young people with the knowledge and skills to protect their own mental health, in doing so, they’re better prepared to support friends who turn to them for help too.
Physical activity is essential for flourishing mental health. Young people who play sport are more fulfilled and feel healthier and happier about life. The key is helping them to find an activity they love. Physical activity instantly improves mood and can even lift symptoms of depression. This is because it ticks so many of the ‘psychological wellbeing boxes’ including movement and all of the ‘feel good’ hormones that go handin-hand, social support, opportunities for them to engage in an activity that captivates them so they experience ‘flow’ and helping them to maintain a healthy weight to name a few. Secondary school kids need 60 minutes of moderate to vigorous activity every day but even 15-20 minutes will help improve their mood.
2. Make sure they get plenty of face time Not FaceTime, face-to-face time! Positive in-person relationships promote psychological wellbeing and happiness. The research clearly shows that people with a variety of strong social relationships live longer, and are healthier and happier.
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headspace: dangerous content in 13 Reasons Why April 18, 2017
headspace has today issued a warning following growing concerns raised by schools, parents and young people across Australia about some content featured in US Netflix series 13 Reasons Why. The series – which debuted in Australia in late March and is currently streaming on Netflix depicts a young woman who suicides. It presents the viewer with very confronting and graphic messaging and imagery inclusive of suicide method and means. Since its debut both the national headspace School Support Program, which supports school communities in the aftermath of a suicide, and eheadspace, the national online and over-thephone counselling service has received a growing numbers of calls and emails directly related to the program. Kristen Douglas, National Manager of headspace School Support said the show exposes viewers to risky suicide content and may lead to a distressing reaction by the viewer particularly, if the audience is children and young people. “National and international research clearly indicates the very real impact and risk to harmful suicide exposure leading to increased risk and possible suicide contagion,” she said. Head of eheadspace Dr Steven Leicester said clinicians working for the service had been dealing with a steady stream of concerned parents and young people since the show first aired. “There is a responsibility for broadcasters to know what they are showing and the impact that certain content can have on an audience – and on a young audience in particular,” he said. headspace School Support and eheadspace is urging school communities, parents, and mental health services to be aware of the dangers and risks associated for children and young people who have been exposed to this content. The national suicide media initiative, Mindframe, also has significant concerns and warnings related to this content. Please see the following links for helpful information for schools, mental health services, and parents if they are aware that children or young people have been exposed to the content and have expressed concerns around their own mental health, distress, or suicidal thoughts and feelings.
ABN 26 137 533 843 headspace National Youth Mental Health Foundation is funded by the Australian Government Department of Health
Managing social media following a suicide https://headspace.org.au/assets/Uploads/Corporate/Managing-social-media-following-a-suicide-web.pdf Grief – How a young person might respond to a suicide https://headspace.org.au/assets/Uploads/Corporate/Grief-How-young-people-might-respond-to-asuicide-web.pdf How to talk about suicide with a young person https://headspace.org.au/assets/School-Support/How-to-talk-about-suicide-with-young-people.pdf
For further information please contact:
Michael Bennett headspace Media & Communications Manager mbennett@headspace.org.au or 0413 025 385 headspace has 99 centres across Australia, for details visit www.headspace.org.au. If you are having a tough time, visit your local centre or contact eheadspace on 1800 650 890 or www.eheadspace.org.au.
ABN 26 137 533 843 headspace National Youth Mental Health Foundation is funded by the Australian Government Department of Health