From the Leader of Pastoral Care and Student Welfare

LIVIN at SJC

Please enjoy the following student report about the rececent Year 11 LIVIN Presentation.

Mr Eamon Brown
Leader of Pastoral Care and Student Welfare

On Tuesday 28 July, the Year 11 cohort was given the opportunity to attend a mental health seminar, presented by Mick from LIVIN. LIVIN is a local organisation that aims to promote awareness and destigmatise mental health. As young adults approaching a notoriously stressful period in our lives, the relevance of mental health is becoming more apparent. Throughout the presentation, we were given the knowledge to identify potential ‘warning signs’ of poor mental health in ourselves, our family members and our peers. Mick emphasised that implementing regular ‘self-care’ practices in our lives, such as exercising, maintaining a healthy diet and journaling, will help us improve our own mental health. LIVIN’s slogan, ‘It ain’t weak to speak’, shows us that although talking about our mental health can often be uncomfortable and avoided by many, there will always be the appropriate support available to work through any tough situation. The presentation showed us that through supporting one another, listening to each other and taking care of ourselves, we can create an environment where good mental health is prioritised. It was a great privilege to have attended the LIVIN presentation and was such a worthwhile experience for us as young adults. 

Sacha Thompson
Year 11 SJC