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The P.E.A.C.E. Pack anti-bullying wellbeing program <www.caper.com.au>draws upon the ancient Greek word -psuche (ψυχή),- translated (psyche) sometimes referred to as as "soul" or "life," and the concept of the breath of life. The PEACE Pack anti-bullying program (4th edt.) aims to promote student wellbeing and involves developing, student peer relationships, student strength based capacities and positive mindset relating to understanding and regulating behaviour, communic

Millions of children worldwide spend time in Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) or Extended Education (EE) services under the supervision and care of educators. Out-of-School Hours Care (OSHC) is the fastest-growing part of the childcare sector in Australia. OSHC services operate before and after school and during school holidays. They provide safe and supportive spaces where children can take part in activities such as art, homework support, play, and social interaction. Howev

Since 2001 the P.E.A.C.E. Pack antibullying wellbeing program has been translated and implemented in Japan Malta, Greece , Italy and Mongolia. Evaluations in schools in these countries show significant reductions in bullying, increases in student coping skills, feelings of safety at school, school belonging and wellbeing of students. In Australia the PEACE Pack is a state and nationally recommended resource by educational and wellbeing websites. Developed collaboratively

Authors: Deb Agnew (Ph.d), Shane Pill (Ph.d), Phillip Slee (Ph.d), Jessica Skuza (Ms) Please visit our website - https://bigtalkslittlepeople.com/ School and community sport settings provide an impor­tant platform to reach and engage young sports people with mental health supports in light of the high participation rate of young people in sport. A range of mental health programs have been developed for implementation in sport settings and research demonstrates their promise

‘Kaukauwa’ Inspired by my time teaching in Fiji, the story ‘Kaukauwa’ follows a young boy named Peter as he discovers the power of confidence. In a primary school classroom filled with children from many cultures- where the Fijian boys were big, bold, and rugby mad - I saw firsthand how encouragement could help children overcome worries, build real confidence, and even stand up to bullies. In this tale, a touch of magic sparks Peter’s courage, but its message is universal: w

Extended Reality Laboratory – Flinders University and video Director: Professor Gretchen Geng Link: https://www.xrplaylab.com The XR Lab at Flinders University, part of the College of Education, Psychology, and Social Work (CEPSW), is dedicated to advancing immersive technologies for education, research, and industry. The XR Lab promotes digital literacy and prepares learners and professionals for a future shaped by all kinds of immersive technologies. The XR Lab prov

Big Talks for Little People: A Pilot Study of a Classroom Based Mental Health Program Phillip Slee | Shane Pill | Deborah Agnew Flinders University, Adelaide, Australia Health Promotion Journal of Australia < https://doi.org/10.1002/hpja .> Correspondence: Phillip Slee ( phillip.slee@flinders.edu.au ) This project was funded by the Breakthrough Mental Health Research Foundation and Little Heroes Foundation. Keywords : anxiety | bullying | emotional expression | mental healt

In our evaluation of our program ‘’Big Talks for Little People: Child Mental Health Module’’ as reported in our published paper (Slee,...

The Big Talks for Little People (BT4LP) Primary School Health and Physical Education Program represents a pioneering initiative aimed at...

As we travel through the hustle and bustle of our daily lives, it's easy to overlook the silent struggles that many children face when it...

Mental health is a critical aspect of a child's overall well-being that often requires more attention and understanding. As parents,...

In this booklet 8 practical 8 classroom lessons are provided with activities for students aged between 9-14 years of age.

Well-designed sport programs provide the environment for leadership development, personal development, and community development.

In 2020 Slee conducted interviews with 8 experienced mental health and well-being counsellors to help identify the content of classroom...

Big Talks for Little People: Child Mental Health Module Mental Wealth for Children Final Report Phillip Slee & Grace Skrzypiec, Flinders...

A number of common elements emerge from a cross-cultural examination of the issue of school bullying in a number of countries. The issue...

Quality parenting Three features of parenting have been acknowledged identified as promoting positive outcomes in young children, namely...

If we are ever to have real peace in this world we shall have to begin with the children. -- Mohandas K. Gandhi For a long time,...

School Bullying & the PEACE Pack As reported by Slee (2017) research with over 9000 students (aged 7-17yrs) from around Australia...