PRINCIPAL'S MESSAGE
Dear Sacred Heart families,
As lockdown becomes our new normal it is important to ensure we are looking after all aspects of our lives. We hopefully have work, education, shopping, cooking and family reasonably sorted. The ongoing concern for this second lockdown can be our spiritual and mental health which hopefully should also be a priority during this time. We have gathered together some resources from different areas. Some of the resources include suggestions from our parents.
Today's Serenity prayer on the Jesuit prayer site (see first entry below) is truly an apt one for our current times.
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Jesuit Prayer of the day |
Daily scripture, reflection and prayer  |
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Prayers for schools: ideas to print and keep with you |
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CatholicCare Careline  |
Free Community support and services delivered by CatholicCare: Phone 13 18 19 (Mon -Fri 8am-6pm) |
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Parentline  |
ParentLine counsellors are available to support you during these tricky times. Whether you are worried about your child's behaviour, keeping track of their learning from home, supporting your own or your family's mental health Phone: 1300 1300 52 |
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Kids Helpline  |
Kids Helpline is a free service, Kids Helpline (for under 25’s) Phone 1800 55 1800 Private and confidential 24/7, phone and online counselling service for young people aged 5 to 25. |
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Smiling Mind (Thriving on the Inside)
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A program to help people stay psychologically healthy. Free, tailored program for parents, educators and children |
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Top Parenting Tips For School Life During COVID |
UK based Positive Parenting program |
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How parents can engage with their children at home in fun activities/games around fruit and vegetables. Written by SH parent Karina Savage |
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A good show to watch with older children as the news is explained in kid friendly terms. |
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1300 78 99 78 |
Website dedicated to men's mental health. Tips and access to online counselling |
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The Black Dog Institute |
Self care can help people be more effective and prevent stress and anxiety. Self care explained. Template for creating your own self care plan |
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Resources to help you take care of your mental health as we adapt to covid-normal life Beyondblue – 1300 22 4636 |
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The Transcultural Mental Health Centre site
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(NSW Govt site) has a number of resources to help people from culturally and linguistically diverse communities (CALD) to take care of their health and mental health during the pandemic. Resources and |
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Mental health professionals will answer calls and assist with any mental health concerns for you or someone you are concerned about, including children, teens, adults and older people.The Mental Health Line is available to everyone in NSW and operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. |
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Beyond Blue  |
Beyond Blue provides information and support to help all Australian’s achieve their best possible mental health, whatever their age and wherever they live. |
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Lifeline  |
Lifeline is a national charity providing all Australians experiencing a personal crisis with access to 24 hour crisis support and suicide prevention services. Lifeline Australia – 13 11 14 |
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Please keep and share these resources with family and friends.
Stay safe and well and enjoy your week.
Regards,
Julie Caldwell
Principal