WAYS OOSH began with the After School Care and Vacation Care program 5 years ago, and every year we have changed the offer to best suit the community. WAYS develops mental well-being initiatives through education, physical activities, wellness services and also through having the ability...
It’s Monday morning and you either totally forgot that it was Monday, and your alarm goes off, or you have had the most amazing weekend that you didn’t want to end. Mondayitis is not uncommon and when you are dragging yourself out of bed or...
It’s no secret that teenagers can be… Tricky, at times. So, let’s talk about some ways to manage your teen’s disrespectful or unruly behaviour. Let’s start with the good news first – this behaviour is a phase for a lot of teenagers, you’re not alone...
It’s a common concern for parents: how do you keep your child busy after school ends? On the one hand, you have to make sure that they can socialise and unwind with their friends. But on the other hand, too much unstructured time could lead...
Every day in Australia, thousands of children are subject to bullying, in any shape or form. Whether it be intimidation, physical abuse, coercion, or some ‘simple‘ name-calling. It’s not a case of ‘kids will be kids.’ This kind of behaviour can linger with a child...
Communication is a fundamental piece of any relationship, whether it’s a romantic partnership, a parent-child relationship, or a friendship. But for some people, open communication doesn’t come naturally and must be learned. Below, you’ll find an explanation of why communication is so important in relationships,...
