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The Youth Consultants Project needs you! Billy, Frankie, Luke and Najat are striving to improve the mental wellbeing of young people in Moonee Valley during these extraordinary times.
Tell us what supports YOU need and what actions WE could take to achieve this.
1. Click link in bio 👆for Youth Consultants Wellbeing Survey by Sunday 8 November 2020
2. After completing the anonymous survey, fill in your details so we can post your FREE keep cup or portable phone charger.☕️📱
If you would like to join our online chat and discuss your thoughts and opinions further, join our Youth Consultants on Zoom - Thursday 5 November from 5.00pm – 5.45pm. Register your interest via the survey link.👍
Meet Leticia and Hannah! They’re the fabulous young artists who designed our free Halloween face masks! 🎃🕸😷
If you'd like to receive your very own, head to the link in bio or our website to get one! And don’t forget to tag #spookyvalley to show it off once you’ve receive it!
Did you know National Recycling Week is happening next month?
To celebrate, our Grassroots Group have organised a terrarium making workshop 🌷
We will provide the plants to you and other materials you might need, but in the spirit of recycling, if you have them in your home already please reuse and recycle what you have! ♻
Workshop details below:
When: Saturday November 14
Time: 2pm-3pm
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Limited places available so please register your interest!
For more info, head to the link in our bio.
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#environment #nationalrecyclingweek #grassrootsgroup #terrarium #youngpeople
Why not trick or treat yo’self to a free Halloween themed face mask designed by local artists Leticia Shroff and Hannah Calleja. 😷🕸🕷
To receive one of these spook-tacular designs, head to our website and tell us what you’ve been doing to keep your spirits up: http://bit.ly/halloweenfacemask
Don’t forget to post a pic of you wearing it using #spookyvalley
We're calling today Furbaby Friday! 🐶🐱🐹 Here are some of the beloved pets and animals of the Valley Youth team to round out your week! Do you have a fluffy, fishy, feathery companion?🐾
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#furbabyfriday #animals #furryfriends #pets #companions #valleyyouthmv
Did you know that YOU have the power to turn positivity on or off? You have the ability to create a brighter life fulfilled with a more positive outlook?
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The fastest way to make yourself happy in both the short and long term is through gratitude. When you are able to start and end each day with a focus on what you are grateful in life, you actually train your brain to find more of it throughout the day. It doesn’t have to be anything big, it is just starting and getting into the habit that is more important. Before you go to bed every night write down three things that made you smile today. Take time to really think about what those three things were and remember the feeling you had at the time. For example; “When I woke today it was really nice to hear the sounds of the birds signing, it made me feel calm and peaceful”.
Can you challenge yourself to write three things every day for a week? Or better yet for 21 days? Create a habit that will last a life time and teach your brain to seek out things that make you feel happy.
If you would like more information about gratitude writing or changing your mindset then please reach out …
Valley Youth: www.valleyyouth.org.au
youth@mvcc.vic.gov.au or 9243 1225
Kids Help Line: 1800 55 1800 or www.kidshelpline.com.au
Reach out: www.reachout.com
Lifeline: 13 11 14 or www.lifeline.org.au
If you are at immediate risk of harm, please contact 000
If you're looking for something creative to do at home, why not try and make some bracelets or earrings? You can use yarn, scrap materials, beads, anything else you can find around the house. Jess T had a go at making these - maybe they'll inspire you too! She used polymer clay for the earrings and yarn, beads and denim for the bracelets.🧶🌈🧵
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#DIY #craft #creative #jewellery #doityourself
How did you go with your daily exercise last week?
Today we want to take you through meditation and mindfulness – what is it?
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We have so much going on these days. Our minds are full. Our thoughts are racing, and often not always about all the positives in our life. Now more than ever it is important to take time out of your day and calm the mind and the body. Take time to practice some deep breathing and learning how to quieten the mind. Science shows that when we can calm the mind and body our overall level of wellbeing and happiness can increase. So, what are you waiting for?
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Download any of the free apps and start practicing some mediation, mindfulness or slow relaxing yoga. Some great apps available are ‘Headspace’, ‘Stop, Breathe, Think’, ‘Relax Melodies’, ‘Smiling Mind’ and ‘Reachout Breathe’.
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If you are needing some additional support with your mental health or wellbeing then please reach out…
Valley Youth: www.valleyyouth.org.au
youth@mvcc.vic.gov.au or 9243 1225
Kids Help Line: 1800 55 1800 or www.kidshelpline.com.au
Reach out: www.reachout.com
Lifeline: 13 11 14 or www.lifeline.org.au
If you are at immediate risk of harm, please contact 000
Happening today! Don't miss your chance to master Ableton Live in this fun 2 hour workshop facilitated by certified Ableton trainer Davey Norris (aka Dizz1)!
Register your free spot via the link in bio or here: https://bit.ly/AbletonVY
Times are tough right now - if you or someone you know is feeling distressed, you can contact the following services:
Kids Helpline: 1800 55 1800 or www.kidshelpline.com.au - available 24/7 for young people aged 5-25
Beyond Blue: 1300 224 636 or www.beyondblue.org.au - available 24/7 for people of all ages
Lifeline: 13 11 14 or www.lifeline.org.au - available 24/7 for people of all ages
Each of the above has online chat options, and great info on their websites about looking after your mental health during this time.
If you are at immediate risk of harm, please contact 000.
#valleyyouth #youthsupport #wearehereforyou #justaphonecallaway #kidshelpline #beyondblue #lifeline