Some free ways you can stay active at home:

• ‘Yoga with Adrienne’ – YouTube channel

• Nike Training Club – free workout app

• Seven – 7 Minute Workout – app

When we’re stressed about something, our thoughts tend to speed up. Taking 10 minutes to practice mindfulness can bring a sense of calmness.

Some free mindfulness apps:

• Insight Timer

• Smiling Mind

• Headspace

• Stop, Breathe and Think

Try to stay in touch with your mates via text, Messenger, WhatsApp, FaceTime, or through a good old-fashioned phone call.

Distraction can be a good thing. Watch something that you find uplifting and allow yourself to zone out from what’s going on in the world.

• Netflix, Stan, Disney+

• YouTube – funny videos, TED talks

• Pick up a new book

The news and social media are full of info and updates on COVID-19. While it’s important to stay informed, too much of this news might make you feel overwhelmed and stressed.

Try to limit your media to only a couple of times a day.

It’s OK to turn the news OFF and do something different.

• Make a music playlist – music can make us feel so much better!

• Make a simple homemade meal

• Declutter for 5 minutes

• Learn something new – e.g. a new language on ‘Duolingo’ (free app), a musical instrument, or drawing.

If you're 8-12 years old and you find yourself worrying a lot, so much that it is impacting your everyday life, try The Brave Program to help find new ways to manage anxiety.

https://www.brave-online.com/

If your child is 3-7 years old and you notice that they are experiencing increasing levels of anxiety, The Brave for Young Children program is completed by the parents, who in turn can help their children learn coping skills, and to face their fears.

https://brave4you.psy.uq.edu.au/preschool-program

For Stage 3 students -

Try out Headspace’s Healthy Action Plan to help you identify ways to maintain your mental health and bounce back during tough times.

https://headspace.org.au/tips/