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KCV Wellbeing Magazine #9 - The Mind & Body Edition

Dear Kinship Carers,

This Wellbeing Magazine is the ninth in the series, and it is GPV/KCV’s attempt to encourage you to look after your wellbeing. We hope you enjoy reading it and take its messages to heart.

We would be pleased to hear if you have taken up any of the activities or any feedback you might have.

Cheers

Anne McLeish, OAM
Director

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Supporting neurodivergent children and young people

Dear Listeners,

Supporting a neurodivergent young person or child can sometimes feel overwhelming, particularly when behaviours are difficult to understand or when a child seems to struggle with things that others take for granted. Sleep, sensory sensitivities, anxiety and the demands of everyday routines can all influence their ability to cope. Understanding these factors can help us find practical ways to support a child’s wellbeing.

In this podcast we speak once again with Nikki Valentini, clinical nutritionist and functional medicine practitioner, who works with neurodivergent children and young people. She provides valuable and practical insights for all carers of neurodivergent young people and children.

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Latest news

Voluntary school fees are just that - voluntary

Kinship carers often raise concerns of voluntary school fees with us. The Minister for Education has made clear they are just that – voluntary. Here is some advice from the Education Department.
Please let KCV know if you have any issues with voluntary school fees.
Regards
Anne McLeish, OAM
Director
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Latest resources

Savings for Victorian Families - Free Swimming Lessons

Dear Carers and Friends,
It’s is important that kinship carer families take advantage of these benefits. Please read carefully.
 
Regards,
Anne McLeish, OAM
Director
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Latest seminars

Upcoming Seminars for Kinship carers

KCV invites kinship carers to register for two upcoming seminars.

Creative Arts and Sound Therapy for kinship Carers – Melton 2 Nov with Chrissy’s Creative Arts

Financial Support for Kinship Carers – Dandenong 2 Dec with a guest speaker from Services Australia

Come along to a welcoming environment, meet other kinship carers and enjoy informative, interactive seminars and professional speakers.
Cheers,
Anne McLeish, OAM
Director
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Latest resource

Victorian Government Supports

A resource for Victorian families

Dear Readers,

KCV’s newest Resource booklet lists a series programs funded by the Victorian Government which families are able to access.  

We commend this resource to you and urge you to take up the supports and programs on offer.

Cheers,
Anne McLeish, OAM
Director

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Online interactive resource guides for carers

Dear Readers,

This flyer draws your attention to the resources on the KCV website that are most often opened.   Do have a look at them if you have not already and share the links with people who might need to know about them.

Cheers,

Anne McLeish, OAM
Director

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Latest video

GPV/KCV Positive Discipline video

GPV/KCV campaign to ensure that physical punishment of children is made illegal across Australia.

The video is recommended as a gentle reminder that positive discipline can work. The video should be viewed in conjunction with reading written materials on positive discipline on the GPV/KCV websites.

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KCV Talks - Navigating Difficult Conversations

Dear Friends and Colleagues,
The subject of navigating difficult conversations is one already causing chatter amongst kinship carers. This video will also foster the sorts of conversations that lead to shared and positive outcomes from each chat we have – no matter with whom or where or about what.

Cheers,
Anne McLeish OAM
Director

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