• Tips for parents and carers during lockdown – Vikki Ryall, Executive Director of Clinical Practice – headspace Australia – Click here to watch video.
• The Department of Education has provided a ‘Quick Guide to Student Mental Health and Wellbeing’.

At this uncertain and difficult time for many families it is really important to look after your wellbeing and your families’ wellbeing. As well as practising general self-care strategies (such as eating a healthy diet, regularly exercising, getting good quality sleep, practising relaxation and mindfulness, trying to find some things you can enjoy and maintaining social connections etc) we have put together a list of resources that may be helpful in giving you some ideas and suggestions to help you to care of yourself and the people you love.

It is important to be aware that the current situation is rapidly changing and therefore some documents may not contain the most up-to-date advice. As always, please refer to https://www.vic.gov.au/coronavirus for the most up-to-date advice and recommendations.

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