The SKIPS program helps primary schools understand and support children and their families when a parent has a mental illness.
The SKIPS program is designed to increase teachers understanding of mental illness and their confidence in supporting children who live with a parent that has a mental illness.
SKIPS provides grade 5/6 students appropriate language for talking about mental illness and increases their understanding of people who live with mental illness.
It also helps to reduce the stigma of mental health illness in the primary school community and also the wider community.
This program offers:
- Mental health promotion to primary school staff and students.
Who can access this program?
This program supports primary school students and their teachers.
What does it cost?
The fees for this program are dependent on the number of grade 5/6 classes – can be negotiated
When can this program be accessed?
This program supports primary school teachers and students Monday to Friday 9:00am to 5:00pm, during school terms.
How can you access this program?
For more information please contact us on 1300 00 3224.Groups and Programs:
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