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25.01.2022 Connecting and reflecting through conversations with peers. Learn how a conversation between four strangers led to each making their next step forward with Be You: bit.ly/3c3ZOMp

23.01.2022 If critical reflection is undertaken on a regular basis, it has the potential to strengthen and build the self-confidence of individual educators and other teams in schools. Read more about reflective practice and how it can support wellbeing: bit.ly/3bt5PSq

23.01.2022 Join us on 3 December for the latest Be You In Focus webinar to pause and reflect on an extraordinary year. In this one-hour session our Be You panel will look back on 2020 and talk about the great challenges that were presented to many, and the great advances in our approach to mental health. Topics of discussion include what has changed, what worked well and how to strengthen your learning community to cope with the aftermath of COVID-19 and natural disasters. There will be time for a Q&A at the end of the webinar. Register your interest today: bit.ly/395BmJB

23.01.2022 Beyond Blue chair The Hon. Julia Gillard sends a message of thanks and encouragement to educators on World Teachers’ Day. Watch the video at bit.ly/35GWen6.

23.01.2022 We are delighted that Be You will continue for two more years after the Prime Minister announced a funding extension to June 2023, as part of an interim mental health package ahead of next year’s Federal Budget. This ongoing funding means continuity and certainty. We can continue to support school communities at a time when they need Be You more than ever. From all of the Be You team, we'd like to personally thank every educator, principal, Action Team Leader, Action Team and... learning community member who has worked so hard to implement Be You into their school. This news is a reflection on your amazing contributions to building a mentally healthy generation of children and young people in Australia.

22.01.2022 The new Be You Surveys tool is live. It's now easier for registered Be You Learning Communities to gather and analyse educator, family and children's views so you can make more informed choices about mental health and wellbeing in your school. To access the Be You Surveys tool you can register your learning community at bit.ly/3f0ZhL5. If you're already a registered learning community you can log in to access the tool today: bit.ly/3plOH65

21.01.2022 While you’re putting your energy into creating a positive mental health environment for children, it’s also important to focus on your own wellbeing. Below are some practical tips that you can incorporate into your daily routine to look after your mental health and wellbeing. For more tips and information on wellbeing visit bit.ly/3dvS3Oj

20.01.2022 Our Bushfire Response resource pack provides information related to mental health and wellbeing for schools and early learning services affected by bushfires: bit.ly/3ewBzbi

19.01.2022 As 2020 NAIDOC Week approaches, Always Be You resources can support your school with an ongoing process of embracing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander ways of being, knowing and doing. This year’s NAIDOC Week theme is ‘Always Was, Always Will Be’ and acknowledges that Australia’s First Peoples have occupied and cared for this continent for over 65,000 years. NAIDOC Week is celebrated not only in Indigenous communities, but by Australians from all walks of life. The week, ...which starts on Sunday, is a great opportunity to participate in a range of activities and to support your local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. Explore the Always Be You resources for more information - bit.ly/3orGD3t.

18.01.2022 Preparedness plays an important role in helping educators and children feel in control and better able to cope before, during and after a natural disaster. Access our webinar 'Preparing Learning Communities for the Bushfire Season' hosted by the Be You Bushfire Response Program. Attendees will be provided with knowledge and information of:... - benefits of preparing for bushfires and anniversaries - practical and psychological strategies for supporting learning communities with preparing for bushfires - ways children can be involved in preparing for bushfires. Watch the webinar: bit.ly/39jqO9N

15.01.2022 If you're a participating Be You School, your Action Team has access to tools, resources and branded materials to make Be You visible in your learning community. The Be You Professional Learning posters, like the one below, are a great way to encourage understanding and conversations about mental health and wellbeing in your learning community. To access extra support tools you can register your learning community at bit.ly/35ncyKU. If you're already a registered learning community then you can access these tools at bit.ly/2UfPyai

14.01.2022 A new tool to help you or your team to jot down notes, actions or discussion points and share learnings from Be You Professional Learning is now live. The notepad tool appears at every topic in each module and is constantly available as you scroll. You can type notes, thoughts and reflections in the notepad during your session. You can also save your notes as you go along, download them once you’re done, or delete them. If you don’t wish to use the notepad, you can simply min...imise it. To start using the notepad, navigate to the top right-hand side of your screen in a module, click on the pencil icon to expand the notepad and begin typing.

10.01.2022 Our Educator Wellbeing Plan can help educators protect and maintain their mental health and wellbeing. The two-part plan focusses on actions educators can take to support their mental health and wellbeing, and can be used to help navigate a break from work. Download the plan now: bit.ly/2IJOMzW

10.01.2022 Join us and a panel of guest speakers on 29 October for a free webinar 'Preparing Learning Communities for the Bushfire Season' hosted by the Be You Bushfire Response Program. LEARNING OUTCOMES Attendees will be provided with knowledge and information of: - benefits of preparing for bushfires and anniversaries ... - practical and psychological strategies for supporting learning communities with preparing for bushfires - ways children can be involved in preparing for bushfires. Please note the live webinar has limited spaces, so register now to secure your place: bit.ly/37vpAaI

09.01.2022 Today is National Close the Gap Day - a day of action to pledge support for achieving Indigenous health equality by 2030. Be You learning communities can get involved this week by hosting activities in their school, home or community. For lesson planning ideas, visit the ANTaR website at bit.ly/3lreOXH

08.01.2022 Let your students become your teachers. Let them teach you about their local foods, the local resources, the local events, the local language. Mikayla King is a Kalkadoon woman from Mount Isa, Queensland, currently living and teaching in Perth, Western Australia on Wajuk Country. Watch as Mikayla provides some recommendations for how teachers can make the most of NAIDOC Week.

07.01.2022 Join us for the Be You Virtual Conference - Wellbeing: You, Me, Us on 24 and 25 March. Hear experts discuss key topics around educator wellbeing and diversity in practice over the two-day event. Register now to learn how you can work towards a more inclusive and connected early learning service or school, which will benefit everyone in your learning community. Visit bit.ly/3kDdzEB

06.01.2022 Here are some tips to look after your mental health and wellbeing as an educator. The Be You website has a number of Fact Sheets on wellbeing that you can download and read. Visit bit.ly/2J2C535 for more.

06.01.2022 The BETLS Observation Tool can support you to identify transitions within your routine or environment that could be barriers or triggers for a child or young person. Visit bit.ly/30bI8HR

05.01.2022 Children's Week is a national celebration that recognises the talents, skills, achievements and rights of children. It starts this Saturday 24 October until Sunday 1 November 2020, with thousands of children taking part in the festivities. The theme for Children's Week 2020 celebrates the right of all children to choose their own friends and safely connect with others. This is based on Article 15 of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child. Resources that educators can use in their lesson planning can be found from the link below: childrensweek.org.au/resources

05.01.2022 Partnering with families is considered a key factor in supporting positive mental health outcomes. Working with families helps provide support for children’s social and emotional wellbeing. Below are some useful tips for educators to build stronger relationships with families. Visit bit.ly/33j7LIT to learn more about Family Partnerships.