Connecting with Community

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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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Online Resources
Useful Contacts
Tip Sheets
Discover youth friendly resources to support your young person

Local & national services and key contact information

Helpful tipsheets on a variety of topics

Latest Articles

  • Patterson River Secondary College – Open Night

    Join us from 6pm today for our annual Open Night. Hear from Principal Daniel Dew and student leaders as well as explore the college facilities through guided or self-guided tours.

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  • Mental Health First Aid with Dr Billy Garvey

    Early Signs, Early Support: Mental Health First Aid for Children and Teens In this insightful talk, Dr Billy Garvey explores the principles of Mental Health First Aid, equipping parents and professionals with essential skills to recognise and respond to early signs of mental health challenges in children and teens. The session emphasises early intervention, effective…

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  • Free Community Kayaking for students

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  • Supporting Parents: Brief Support Program 

    ‘Maria’ first heard about Family Life’s Early Help (Brief Support) program through her son’s school. As a mum of three boys, she had been feeling overwhelmed, her middle son had an ADHD diagnosis, and her youngest was showing signs of anxiety and possible ADHD too. What worried Maria most was his anger and aggressive behaviour, which was starting to affect the whole…

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  • Young Street Medical Centre frankston

    New doctor alert Services include:

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  • Independent Mental Health Advocacy (IMHA)

    Independent Mental Health Advocacy is delivering free online workshops on Rights and Self-Advocacy for diverse consumers of mental health and wellbeing services and their supporters.

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  • drug and alcohol support for young people

    The Linking Youth and Families Together (LYFT) program assists young people aged12-25 and their families to address difficulties associated with Alcohol and other Drug use. For more information, please contact the LYFT southern team: AOD.Southern@anglicarevic.org.au FRANKSTONLevel 2, 60-64 Wells StreetFrankstonVIC 3199#03 9781 6700

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  • Get Your Reconciliation On! Community Event and Fun Run

    Partnering together is First Peoples’ Health and Wellbeing, Nairm Marr Djambana and Bunurong Land Council to bring to the Community – Get Your Reconciliation On! Fun Run and Community Event. You’re invited to join us for Get Your Reconciliation On! – Fun Run and Community Event at the beautiful Frankston Foreshore on Saturday 21 March 2026,…

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  • keeping Kids Safe: Preventing harm and violence

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  • ParentZone Pods

    Check out the ParentZone Pods, a podcast that identifies common issues parents bring to Anglicare parenting groups and explores these in detail. They not only discuss the issues and concerns parents bring, but also offer strategies parents can try in these situations. These podcasts recognise that parenting is the toughest and most important job there is!…

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