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Blacktown Advocate article on Peer Support
Published on 26 March 2013, Quakers Hill East Public School has been quoted to say they use the Peer Support Program to reinforce the need for children to respect others. School Principal, Ms Talintyre speaks highly of the program's outcomes for students.
Click here to view the article titled: Students turn to each other for support
Peer Support Australia turns 30 this year
In order to honour this significant milestone we are seeking stories from schools who have implemented the Peer Support Program during that time.
We are looking for memorable incidents that occurred as a result of the Peer Support Program, or stories about Peer Leaders who have done great things in the community.
This is a great opportunity to recount your story or their story. It could be either during time at school or after they have left school. It is our intention to honour some of these wonderful young people with a very special event later in the year.
These stories will be documented (with permission) on our Facebook page, website and newsletters, and will be recounted at our Anniversary celebration.
Stories are welcome from both Primary and Secondary schools. Please see attached flyers for both and it would be appreciated if you would distribute the relevant flyer to staff and students.
The competition has closed but your story is most welcome.
We would also be interested in your help in identifying high profile Australians who have been Peer Support Leaders and who may be interested in being Ambassadors for the Peer Support Program.
Thank you for your support and please help us find students who have benefitted from the Peer Support Program.
Click here to see the Primary School Flyer
Click here to see the Secondary School Flyer
The ReachOut Teachers Network now working with Peer Support
The ReachOut Teachers Network have started working with Peer Support Australia in 2013 to offer their resources to participating schools in our professional development workshops for teachers.
Stay tuned for further news on how the ReachOut Teachers Netwok will be working with Peer Support Australia!
ARACY Report Card
New publication! The ARACY Report Card The Wellbeing of Young Australians (Australian Research Alliance for Children & Youth)
Safe Schools Hub
Just released! A resource from Australian Government Department of Education, Employment and Workplce Relations (DEEWR)
Sydney Girls High School featured in Wentworth Courier article highlighting the Peer Support Program coordinated in their school
Titled: Girls Giving Support to each other, the article talks about the leadership opportunities and the benefits on assisting Year 7's in adapting to high school life.
Click here to read the article published on 27 February 2013
Young Minds 2013 Conference 17 - 18 June 2013 Sydney Town Hall
Spend a full morning session with one of the world's most revered spiritual leaders His Holiness the Dalai Lama.
Explore how to grow a good person with leading educators and childhood advocates including Reggio Children visionary, Carla Rinaldi.
Book early. Book online. We can offer an early bird special price and a further 10% discount for our members.
Click here to see their flyer for information on how to book
Happiness & Its Causes 2013 19 - 20 June 2013 Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre
Now in its 8th amazing year and for the first time in Melbourne, Happiness & Its Causes forum examines the varied casuses of a happy and meaningful life. Special guest His Holiness the Dalai Lama.
Book early. Book online. We can offer an early bird special price and a further 10% discount for our members.
Click here to see their flyer for information on how to book
Warringah Council Community Grants recipient 2012 - 2013
Peer Support Australia, with funding from the Warringah Council Community Development Grants 2012 - 2013, will be offering Northern beaches primary & secondary schools an opportunity to develop skills in resilience for school age students through the Peer Support Program. The Program and module focuses on developing connections between young people and their school. Resilience should be understood as a vital ingredient in the process of educating all children, a process that directs our interactions as we strengthen our young people's ability to meet life's challenges and pressures with confidence and perserverance.
E newsletter Issue 6 out now
Peer Support Australia distributed Issue 6 of the e newsletter Week 1 of Term 1 for all member schools as a benefit for membership. Maintain your membership and your school automatically receives each edition of this e newsletter as it is released.
National Compact
The National Compact: working together is an agreement between the Australian Government and the not-for-profit sector to find new and better ways of working together based on mutual trust, respect and collaboration. Peer Support Australia is a National Compact Partner. The Compact is based on a shared vision, purpose, principles and aspirations. Implementation of the Compact is focused on eight priority actions and is aligned with the government's reform agenda relating to the not-for-profit sector and social inclusion.
Please note, Peer Support Workshops proceed regardless of any industrial action
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