Clay For Kids is a school holiday program provided to young people 7 -12 years who are supporting a friend, family member or relative with a mental health concern. This program focuses on providing a therapeutic space for children to encourage and support the development of sensory and motor skills, esteem and expression, problem solving and discipline while embodying a sense of self awareness in a calming and soothing environment.

This program aims to:
– improve emotional and mental wellbeing
– develop positive coping strategies and skills
– increase self-expression
– improve self-esteem and concentration
– understand feelings and releasing negative emotions

This workshop also includes an exciting excursion to Reading Cinemas Mandurah

When

Tuesday, 14 January | 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Wednesday, 15 January | 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Who

Youth aged 7 to 12 who has a family member or a friend living with a mental health challenge.

Where

Day 1: Bortolo Pavilion, 1 Bortolo Dr

Day 2: Reading Cinemas Mandurah

Bring

Hat, sun cream, water bottle, enclosed shoes

Refreshments

Lunch and snacks provided

Cost

Free

Please note that this booking is an ‘Expression of Interest’ and not confirmation of attendance.

A member of our team will contact you to complete the HelpingMinds registration and eligibility process. Please add Parent/Guardian details in the CONTACT INFORMATION section and young person’s details in the TICKET – EXPRESSION OF INTEREST section. If booking multiple tickets, please fill in one young person’s details per ticket.

Want to know more or have some questions or having trouble registering?

You can either:

• email shp@helpingminds.org.au

• call 9427 7100 and ask for SHP Administration

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School Holiday Program important info

• If your child has not received support from HelpingMinds before (or within the last 6 months) a phone interview will need to take place with the parent/guardian
• A consent form will need to be signed by both parents.
• If children require medication throughout the day, they will be required to self-administer this.
• External support workers are not allowed at the workshop.
• Children require adequate independent coping skills to be able to deal with group situations.
• All our workshops have a maximum capacity to ensure our counsellors can provide adequate professional support for all children attending.
• To give everyone in the community a fair chance, each child can enrol in a maximum of two workshops.

• This program is funded by the Mental Health Commission to provide support to young people caring for someone or with a loved one with a mental health concern. This program is provided at no cost to participants.

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