Mackay Youth Support Service Inc

15/02/2026

We know that many parents and carers are already doing these things every single day, listening, adapting, advocating, and showing up in ways that truly support their autistic young person’s mental health.
Sometimes it doesn’t feel like enough, and sometimes it goes unseen, but it matters.

We’re sharing this as a gentle reminder and as a resource you might find helpful to pass on to family members, schools, friends, or professionals who are part of your child’s world. Greater understanding creates safer, more supportive spaces for our young people to thrive.

Place2Be

15/02/2026

Every school in Australia needs to have someone registered for this webinar..

Join Dr John Burns as he unpacks the Anti-Bullying Rapid Review and the proposed National Standard on Bullying.

Bullying remains one of the most persistent challenges facing Australian schools, often with the greatest impact on vulnerable and marginalised students. Beyond the social and psychological harms, it can undermine wellbeing, school engagement and academic achievement.

In 2025, the Federal Government commissioned the Anti-Bullying Rapid Review to assess “what works” in bullying prevention and to guide a more consistent national response. The Final Report — released in late 2025 — outlines five priority areas for schools and recommends a new National Bullying Standard for education across Australia.

In this webinar, we will break down the key findings of the Rapid Review and examine what they mean for day-to-day practice in Australian schools. Participants will gain clarity on:

- The key findings of the Review regarding prevalence, impacts and drivers of bullying
- The five priority areas for strengthening school practice
- The proposed National Standard on Bullying and what implementation may involve
- Implications for school policy, teacher practice, wellbeing programs and inter-agency collaboration

This webinar will be relevant for classroom teachers, school leaders, school counsellors, wellbeing staff and policy advisors.

15/02/2026

✨ What happens after hours?

Mackay Women’s Services is funded to operate Monday–Friday, 8:30am–4:30pm. But we know domestic, family, and sexual violence doesn’t follow office hours.

👉 If you’re in immediate danger, always call 000.
👉 If you already have a safety plan in place with our team, and you are able to enact it, please do so.
👉 For after-hours domestic & family violence support, call DV Connects 24/7 helpline.
👉 For non-urgent enquiries, please call (07) 4953 1788 or email admin@dvrs.org.au and leave a message - we’ll respond during office hours.
You’ll also find other key support numbers in the image below.

15/02/2026

15/02/2026

Raising Digital Citizens | March 25th, 2025 Do you ever feel like you're losing your child to the screen? If you have a young gamer at home, you know how

15/02/2026

Putting “Safety Second” for Healthier Kids: The world’s leading play researchers identify five essential risk categories children need regular exposure to.

Start with whatever makes you least uncomfortable, gradually expanding your comfort zone alongside your child’s abilities. Remember: “Safety first” might sound responsible, but it’s actually backwards. Our job isn’t to eliminate risk—it’s to introduce appropriate risk at the right developmental stages.

14/02/2026

This is a great list of apps recommended for teachers and parents of kids with learning disabilities.

http://www.educatorstechnology.com/2016/01/a-handy-chart-featuring-over-30-ipad.html

12/02/2026

We’ve just passed strong new youth bail monitoring laws to restore safety where you live.