Casuarina Counselling Therapy

19/08/2025

Let’s all do this one please!

In Denmark, kindness isn’t just encouraged it’s taught. Since 1993, the country has required all children aged 6 to 16 to take a weekly empathy class.

These lessons go beyond academics, focusing on compassion, understanding, and emotional awareness. Children learn how to listen, support one another, and navigate conflict in constructive ways. The results have been striking: bullying has dropped significantly, classrooms have become more inclusive, and Denmark is consistently ranked among the world’s happiest and kindest societies.

It’s a powerful reminder that emotional education is just as important as intellectual growth. When children are taught empathy early, they don’t just become better classmates they grow into adults who build stronger, more compassionate communities.

09/08/2025

You matter here.
At ICPPD, our Personal Development Course offers a safe, nurturing space where every voice is valued and each of us supports one another’s growth. What gentle, positive step would you like to take for yourself this year? Your story may uplift someone else—let’s care for our community together.
ICPPDs next Personal Development Courses starts 22nd September -limited places - enrol here - https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0mcyrh0
Credit - Artist: Carla Seaton
ICPPD - A College with a Difference

24/07/2025

Engage

Inspiring Colac's young people to make their mark

What is Engage?

It is Colac Salvo's school engagement program, giving schools, teachers and students easier access to serving and connecting with the Community through initiatives like Otway Wardrobe, Otway TentCare, The Drop-in, our Community Garden and Meals happening throughout the week.

Last term saw the prototyping of the Engage program, which had 100 young people partaking throughout each week of the term, and term 3 is no different, with 5 sessions taking place each week.
The program aims to enhance schools and teachers freedom and flexibility in helping create learning experiences deeply embedded in Community, engaging and inspiring their students.

So far, the Engage program is actively happening with Saints College Colac, Colac Secondary College and looking to launch at Colac South West Primary School very soon.

If you want to know more about the Engage program, want to help or give toward it, please contact us on 0484 935 165.

See you all soon

The Colac Salvos Team