Stride Kids

20/09/2022

Stride wishes to acknowledge the passing of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II, with the State Funeral being held today at Westminster Abbey.

This is a significant moment in history and we are seeing a diversity of responses across the community.

Many Australians are clearly mourning the Queen’s death, feeling great affection and respect towards her.

Yet we must also acknowledge that for many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, this event elicits a different response borne from the impacts of colonialism and dispossession.

Stride encourages all Australians to be respectful and understanding. We also ask people to be mindful of the impact this event and the National Day of Mourning might have on peoples' mental health, be they mourning or otherwise.

Remember to reach out for support in the community if you need to, or contact support lines such as Beyond Blue (1300 22 4636), Head to Health (1800 595 212), Lifeline (13 11 14) or 13 YARN (13 92 76).

29/08/2022

Looking forward to the end of term and upcoming holidays, but at a loss for what to do?! 🧐
Look no further! The Ipswich Libraries have an amazing variety of events planned for the September holidays! 🤩
Bookings are open now - happy holiday planning fam! ✨

‼️🤩!! Holiday Programs are now OPEN for booking!! 🤩‼️

Don’t miss out on the fun at Ipswich Libraries these school holidays. There’s something for everyone, including:

Backyard Art and Craft with Sophie Beer
‘Get Outdoors’ Reading Challenge!
Eye Spy: Animal Prints
Big Bang Science Show
Skate Skills with Rock ‘N’ Slide Skateboarding
Adopt-a-Bot

Book now! ⭐️🌟⚡️💥🔥
https://www.ipswichlibraries.com.au/whats-on/children/

25/08/2022

Happy 'Wear it Purple' Day! 💜

Wear It Purple Day started back in 2010 in response to the alarming rate of bullying and discrimination that LGBTQIA+ youth were facing.

We know that LGBTQIA+ youth are up to 12x more likely to experience depression and up to 5x more likely to experience anxiety. Stride is here if you need further support in managing your thoughts and emotions.

15/08/2022

02/07/2022

Today marks Stride’s 115th Anniversary 🥳

Established in 1907 by Emily Paterson as Aftercare, we are proud to be the longest serving mental health services organisation in Australia.

Now known as Stride, we provide over 80 services across 5 states/territories, employ over 800 staff, and partner with a number of health networks, government and social services.

From our beginning as an outreach service for those leaving Gladesville Mental Hospital in 1907, Stride has provided inclusive support services, based on the idea that each individual is a valuable member of the community.

Our role remains the same today: to facilitate those with a mental health concerns to find a pathway to wellness. Over the past 115 years, we have grown to become a national leader in the provision of non-government mental health services.

Discover the most significant moments in our history and how we’ve grown here: https://bit.ly/3biDBfL

07/06/2022

**PSA for our Ipswich area families**

The Ipswich Libraries have a range of activities available as part of their June/July holiday program that are suitable for the whole family!

Registrations are now open!

Check out their post and page for more details!

Set your alarms! ⏰
Bookings for June/July school holiday programs open TOMORROW! 😎🤩

Make sure you include Ipswich Libraries in your school holiday plans, there are programs for the whole family.🐛🤩

Find out more here: www.ipswichlibraries.com.au/whats-on/children/

29/05/2022

Welcome Kookas!

The Kooka Trail in Paddington is an initiative between Paddington Terraces and Brisbane City Council.

With waste concrete as the canvas, 13 amazing local artists were selected to create the artwork to highlight the character and heritage of the Paddington terraces.

These two are located outside of the Stride Kids Paddington Cottage - be sure to check them out next time you're here!

13/05/2022

Technology’s become an integral part of our lives, but what are the consequences of this for our kids? Should screen time be minimised or is this fear overblown?

Read more: https://bit.ly/3vSzbD4

01/05/2022

It’s never too early to think about emotional wellbeing. At Stride, our experts provide top children’s mental health services to help set your child up for whatever life brings.

Stride is here to support you in raising happier, healthier children.

Learn more here: https://bit.ly/3OtVKGw

19/04/2022

In Australia, 1 in 6 children experience mental health struggles before the age of 5 and the cost of one therapy session with a child psychologist starts from $88.

Help them get the support they need by donating to Stride Kids and help to provide a child and their family access to early intervention programs.

Donate online here: https://bit.ly/2Zkurqm

16/04/2022

For some, Easter break can trigger feelings of loneliness, stress and anxiety. It does so for any number of reasons, including fractured family relationships, relationship issues, physical distance from family and friends or financial pressure.

A reminder to everyone, if you need immediate support, you can call Lifeline on 13 11 14 or Beyond Blue on 1300 22 4636 💜

14/04/2022

School holidays can sometimes be a time when parents may recognise the signs of anxiety or stress in their children. It's a great time to introduce children and young people to activities that encourage good mental health and wellbeing such as getting back to nature, art and music to reconnect.

What's your favourite holiday activity to do with your kids?