Supporting Student and Family Wellbeing

Kilbreda is committed to supporting the safety, wellbeing, and inclusion of all students and their families.

At times, families may experience challenges that impact the wellbeing of children and young people. Additional support with parenting, relationships, mental health, or family safety can make a significant difference.

The Orange Door is a free service that helps children, young people, adults, and families access the support they need – no referral is required.

The Orange Door can assist with:

• parenting and family support
• child and adolescent wellbeing concerns
• family relationship challenges
• family violence support and safety planning
• mental health, counselling, and wellbeing services
• connections to financial, legal, housing, and community supports

Families can contact or visit their local Orange Door service Monday to Friday, 9.00am – 5.00pm, with no appointment needed.

To find your local service, visit:

The Orange Door – Support near you

Further information about available supports can also be found at:

The Orange Door

School TV

Conflict is a natural and unavoidable part of family life. As children grow, differences in opinions, emotions and expectations can sometimes lead to tension at home, at school or with peers. While these moments can feel challenging, they also present valuable opportunities to teach young people important life skills. How conflict is managed within the family plays a key role in shaping a child’s ability to communicate, regulate emotions and navigate relationships.

For adult carers, supporting children through conflict means staying calm, listening with empathy and modelling respectful problem-solving. When handled constructively, conflict can strengthen relationships, build resilience and help children develop the confidence to manage disagreements in healthy and productive ways.

This edition of School TV explores practical strategies to help families approach conflict with greater understanding and confidence.

For more information visit: http://kilbreda.vic.schooltv.me/newsletter/dealing-conflict-au