Well-being

Community Resources

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Hoppers Crossing Youth Centre The Youth Resource centre allows ages 12-25 to use their facilities for different needs. over the school holidays they have a holiday program which is a lot more independent than other holiday programs.

Youth central Victoria is also available for ages 12-25, this website helps students with many aspects of life. if you are looking for a job they can help you create the perfect resume. they can also help you study or even get your drivers licence and many more

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Kids Helpline counselors talk to children from ages 5-25 with any problems they are happening. you can call them anytime anywhere as it is a 24 hour line. even if your problem may seem silly or odd the counselors will keep all of your information confidential

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First Aid

Recovery Position

DRSABCD D=Danger,
R=Response
S=Send for Help
A=Airway
B=Breathing
C=CPR
D=Defibrillator

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call 000 when you have an emergency which requires either Police, Fire or Ambulance services.
always know your home address and the closet main intersection to where you live.

Treating a nose bleed: lean the persons head forward. make them squeeze gently their nose. make sure to hold the tissue under the nose but not touching it

Bandaging a Wound: to Bandage a wound make the person hold their arm above their heart or lie them down with the leg elevated. place a medical pad on top of the wound and then start to wrap the bandage around the wound not to tight but not to loose. tuck in the end of the bandage when done

Creating a sling:put the person hand on opposite shoulder. put the long end of the triangle fabric under the arm still in place. pull the left corner of their shoulder and grab other corner and tie together

kneel beside the person and roll them gently on their back. with the arm closes to you put the hand on their opposite shoulder. the arm furthest from you lie it straight outwards. lift the patients leg into a bent position. gently holding their shoulder and leg push the person away from you gently

Sleep

Turn off devices one hour before bed. swap with book. Dark room.

10-16 year old need 8.5-10 hrs

Brain clock sends message to release a hormone Melatonin. this tell yours body to go to sleep

Helps:
bed time routine, Bananas,
cool room, warm milk, Journal, Herbal Tea

Stops: Soda, Chocolate, Coffee, Full stomach, stressing/worrying, computers, Late night excercise

De-Stress and relaxation: Quiet, Relaxed, Breathing

Water Safety

pool

Rivers and Lakes

Beware of rocks and sand

fast and slow moving rivers

Know your limits: check depths

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Beach

Buddy Up

Swim Between the Flags

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Bike Safety

Always wear a helmet

check your bike for any faulty parts

children under the age of 12 shouldn't be riding on the road without adult supervision

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Stages of Development

Infant Birth-1 yr

Early Childhood 1-6 yrs

Late Childhood 6-12

Adolescence 12-18 yrs

Early Adulthood 19-40 yrs

Middle Adulthood 40-65

Late Adulthood 65+