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The Patterson River Secondary College Connecting with Community is a space dedicated to our parent and carer community as they navigate the joys and hurdles of raising their teenagers. Our platform is a source of practical tips, insightful articles and inspiring stories all aimed at empowering our families through the sharing of current research and evidence-based knowledge. Local community resources and supports are also provided to ensure our families know the community services to contact should they require further support for their child. 

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  • Leaving School, now What? Options for supporting your mental health beyond secondary Schooling

    Mental Health Support Beyond School by Hannah Littler (Patterson Rivers Secondary College’s Mental Health Practitioner) How? Where? What?   While there is lots of school-based wellbeing support and help with accessing referral pathways during your time at secondary school, we want to ensure our students know where they can access support for their mental health beyond the…

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  • What if my Teen Doesn’t want help?……

    For further information and support click on the ReachOut link What if my teen doesn’t want help with their mental health?

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  • Youth Law Australia: Legal information for young people

    This website provides legal support to children and young people and their supporters. It provides information relevant to your location on varied topics, including the courts, driving, employment and family issues. Check it out at Youth Law Australia | Legal Services For All Young People

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  • Digital technology and the impact on children and young people

    Understanding how digital technology is impacting children and young people: National Mental Health Commission The relationship between digital technology and youth mental health is still being explored in detail. This resource summarises key findings from the National Mental Health Commission’s consultation process. Understanding how digital technology is impacting children and young people | National Mental…

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  • Victorian Sexual Health Network (VSHN) have expanded their bulk-billed sexual health service within GP partner clinics.

    The Peninsula Medical and Dental Clinic in Mornington and the Young Street Medical and Dental Centre in Frankston are now VSHN GP partners, marking an important step in improving access to inclusive, high-quality sexual health services for our region.   The clinics offer 100% bulk-billed services and provide a comprehensive range of sexual health care,…

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  • Everything you need to know about sextortion

    Sextortion. It’s not a word you hear every day, but it’s happening more than you think. Learn what it is, how it unfolds and how to report it and get support via the esafety link below. Everything you need to know about sextortion | eSafety Commissioner

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  • Youth Art Expo

    Are you looking for something to get your teen involved with? Check out the Youth Art Expo being run by Kingston Youth.

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  • Men’s Health Week – Kingston Library

    Attached is a flyer for an upcoming Men’s Health Week event featuring Chelsea Frawley at Cheltenham Library. This is an exciting opportunity for parents, carers, and community members to hear from Chelsea as she shares practical strategies for building resilience, recognising signs of mental health challenges and supporting those who may be struggling. We believe…

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  • Peer Chat – ReachOut

    Free, anonymous, online support Aged 16-25 in Australia? Chat for free with a trained peer worker about anything that’s worrying you – big or small. PeerChat is a one-on-one, text-based service between you and a ReachOut peer worker. It’s a safe and secure space to talk about what’s going on for you.  PeerChat is a…

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  • Parent Quiz – Reflecting on your academic expectations

    When a teen feels they can’t live up to academic expectations, it can lead to feeling like they’ll never be enough.  For parents, taking a moment to step back and reflect on that pressure is a powerful way to support them. ReachOut’s quiz helps parents look at how their expectations are communicated and offers practical…

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