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KCV Wellbeing Magazine #9 – The Mind & Body Edition
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
KCV podcast –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, physical discomfort, and the demands of everyday routines can all influence their ability to cope. Understanding these interconnected factors can help us respond with greater empathy and 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. Nikki’s research into neurodiversity has enabled her to explore the many factors affecting the way in which children respond to the world around them. She provides valuable and practical insights for all carers of neurodivergent young people and children.
Cheers,
Anne McLeish, OAM
Director
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. Â
We commend this resource to you and urge you to take up the supports and programs on offer.
Cheers,
Anne McLeish, OAM
Director
KCV Talks Navigating Difficult Conversations
Video launch
Dear Friends and Colleagues,
GPV/KCV is pleased to launch its first video talk. This subject is one already causing chat amongst kinship carers. It is expected that 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
Free weekend travel for carers
Carers can now travel for free every weekend on public transport anywhere in Victoria
Dear Carers,
This is a new program of support for cares in Victoria. We hope you take full advantage of this.
Cheers,
Anne McLeish, OAM
Director
Loneliness
A GPA/GPV/KCV Occasional Paper
Dear Readers,
Late last year a number of GPV/KCV Board members attended the national Ending Loneliness Together conference in Melbourne. As a result, the Board decided to highlight the problem and the need for each one of us take some action to address this world-wide issue.
This paper is food for thought and ends with some helpful tip sheets drawn from the Ending Loneliness Together website.
I recommend it to you all.
Cheers,
Anne McLeish, OAM
Director
GPV/KCV support the right of children and adults to know their biological identity
Dear Friends and Colleagues,
A few years ago, GPV/KCV became aware of the increasing numbers of children and young people in out-of-home care seeking to know about their biological family. At the same time, we became aware of children who had been adopted wanting their birth certificates to reflect their biological family information. The following statement was drafted by the Board to reflect the views of the Board on these matters. Recent stories indicate that it is time to reflect again on these matters.
Cheers
Anne McLeish
Director
New resources for grandparents
Grandparents Victoria (GPV) is pleased to announce the availability of written, podcast and video resources in the support of grandparents, parents and carers. We urge grandparents to regularly visit these resources and to alert their families and friends of support that may be suited to their circumstances and needs.
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Grandparents Victoria (GPV) is a statewide non- profit organisation of grandparents working together to shape a positive future for all children in Victoria.
