Time Out is a not-for-profit organisation mediating non-judgemental support, guidance and connection for parents of school aged children. Our mission is to empower parents/ caregivers with children attending Victorian public schools to improve their mental health and wellbeing through our Wellbeing Program which offers relaxation techniques, opportunities to share experiences, knowledge and mentorship, and time to take a breath. By empowering parents to take control of their mental and physical health and to pass their skills and knowledge onto others, our children and school communities have more chance to thrive.
Balanced parents = Balanced kids!
Time Out Melton is our first pilot project funded by the Victorian Education Department to role out our Wellbeing Program across public schools in the City of Melton. In working with Melton public schools we aim to:
- Enable general awareness of parental stress and coping difficulties, and reduce stigma against it.
- Mediate parents and specialised services, if required, and facilitate positive coping skills in parents through education, coaching and collaboration with schools.
- Advocate for government attention and additional funding for parent wellbeing programs to be rolled out in all public Victorian schools.