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Education Workshops
Partners in development and delivery of Safe Partying & AOD presentations
Workshops are interactive with a variety of engaging delivery methods utilised. Depending on which presentation, the workshop may
include PowerPoint, quizzes, activities, brainstorms, scenarios, video and music clips, discussions, useful websites, prizes, and health and
contact information handouts.
20 minute presentation
1. What Is headspace Geelong?
For single classes & large groups
Provides an introduction to headspace Geelong with a focus on how to access headspace,
For students: Year 7 +
the services available and what to expect.
90 minute presentation
2. Young People & Mental Illness—RuOK? Unit
For single classes & large groups
Provides clear explanations of types, symptoms, risk factors and treatments of mental
For students: Year 9 +
illnesses: depression, anxiety, psychosis, substance use disorder and eating disorders.
This is unit 3 in the Docs and Teens program, but can stand alone.
45 minute presentation
3. So You Are Worried About A Friend
For single classes & large groups
The presentation centres around the premise that young people generally turn to their
For students: Year 7 & 8
friends for help. It explains the terms mental health and mental illness, what to look out for in
yourself or a friend who may be struggling, and what can be done to help.
45 or 90 minute presentations
4. Stress, Anxiety or Both
For single classes & large groups
Select from three options: Stress (45 minute), Anxiety (45 minute) or Stress and Anxiety (90
For students: Year 9 +
minute). They address common signs and symptoms of stress or anxiety (or both), and the
short and long term harms. Students learn about and practice useful relaxation strategies.
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Partners in development and delivery of Safe Partying & AOD presentations
45 or 90 minute presentations
5. Safe Partying: Alcohol or All Drugs
Standard drinks & Beer goggles
Select from three options: Alcohol (45 minute), Alcohol (90 minute) or All Drugs (90 minute).
For small groups up to 25 students
Information varies depending on which presentation, but can cover drug classifications, short/
For students: Year 9 +
long term effects, potential risks/harms associated with partying and safety strategies.
90 minute presentation
6. Young People: Alcohol & Other Drugs / & Mental Health
For small groups up to 25 students
Select from two options: YP: AOD (90 minute) or YP: AOD and Mental Health (90 minute).
For students: Year 9 +
Provides a clear explanation of what is a drug, drug classifications, effects, reasons people use
drugs, warning signs someone has a problem with drugs and who to go to for help.
90 minute presentation
7. Bullying
For single classes & large groups
Students learn how the bullying “game” is played. The presentation covers the nature of the
For students: Year 7 +
bully, how they choose a target and the effects. It teaches students tips for protecting
themselves from bullying (including cyber bullying) and where to go to for support.
Session length negotiable
8. Parent / Staff Info Sessions—Sexuality or Mental Health
For small & large groups
A General Practitioner (GP) provides insight on understanding and supporting the sexual health
For parents & staff
of teenagers. Mental health workers deliver on signs, symptoms and treatments of mental
illness. All information is provided to assist staff and parents feel better able to support youth.
Contact us at headspace Geelong:
www.headspace.org.au/geelong
Tenille Thomson
5222 6690
[email protected]
Education Workshops are provided free of charge, however donations are greatly appreciated
where possible. To donate or for more information please visit the website:
http://westvicphn.com.au/community/young-people/headspace-geelong
www.headspace.org.au/geelong