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The hand-picked health and wellbeing resources below are for teachers, educators, students and families, and are divided into the different health areas of the Achievement Program and other relevant topics.
We acknowledge that education environments are changing due to coronavirus (COVID-19). The resources can be shared and utilised to promote health and wellbeing in the context of virtual or physical classrooms and home schooling environments.
Mental Health and Wellbeing
Coronavirus (COVID-19) will have an impact on the mental wellbeing of Victorians. During this challenging time, it’s important to pay attention to our mental health. Teachers, educators and families can use the below resources to identify strategies to support mental health and wellbeing.
'How to' guide
This guide will support teachers and educators to promote mental health and wellbeing during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
Teachers and educators
Teachers, educators and families
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Maintaining positive wellbeing
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For more staff mental health and wellbeing resouces, visit our Workplace page.
Physical Activity and Movement
Regular physical activity is great for mental and physical health. The below resources are focused on physical activity in the home, and can be used by teachers, educators and families to promote and encourage physical activity and movement.
For the latest advice on exercising outside, visit the Department of Health and Human Services.
'How to' guide
This guide will support teachers and educators to promote physical activity and movement during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
Activities for children
Teachers, educators and families
Healthy Eating and Oral Health
Continuing to eat well is important to overall health, such as including fruit and vegetables in meals and snacks. Teachers, educators and families can use the below resources to promote and encourage healthy eating in the context of physical or virtual classrooms and home schooling environments.
'How to' guide
This guide will support teachers and educators to promote healthy eating during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
Activities for children
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Teachers, educators and families
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Safe Environments
The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has meant that more teaching, working and learning is done online and at home, therefore a safe environment is important. Teachers, educators and families can use the below resources for advice on providing a safe online and physical environment.
'How to' guide
This guide will support teachers and educators to promote a safe learning environment during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
Activities for children and students
Teachers and educators
Families
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Tobacco, Alcohol and Other Drugs
Teachers, educators and families
Additional resources
We've selected other trusted health and wellbeing resources, tools and information that may be relevant.
Department of Education and Training
Talking to children about coronavirus (COVID-19)
Health and wellbeing apps
Learning resources
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Workplace resources
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- For more information and resources for teachers and educators, visit the Workplaces resource page.