By Staff Reporter
By Joanna Catalano
Springside primary school students have painted a new picture of mental health.
Enthusiastic students of the school in Caroline Springs set up vibrant stalls to showcase mental health agencies including Headspace, Cyber Safety Awareness and Beyond Blue.
Guest speakers Harriet Cordner and Tegan Cunningham from the AFL women’s competition addressed students about their personal experiences with mental health and the support that is available. Springside assistant school principal, Kate Newytt, described the importance of celebrating and educating students on mental health.
“We see mental health as being a really important aspect of kids wellbeing,” she said.
“It’s about raising awareness for mental health and to celebrate and raise awareness of agencies that students can be tapped into if they do need support around their mental health.”
