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Starting High School- Tips for Young People

Port Macquarie

20 Jan 2019

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Starting High School- Tips for Young People

Looking after your headspace when starting secondary school is super important!

Check out these strategies you can use to reduce stress, stay focused and be as organised as you can be .

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headspace centres and services operate across Australia, in metro, regional and rural areas, supporting young Australians and their families to be mentally healthy and engaged in their communities.

headspace would like to acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as Australia’s First People and Traditional Custodians. We value their cultures, identities, and continuing connection to country, waters, kin and community. We pay our respects to Elders past and present and are committed to making a positive contribution to the wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people, by providing services that are welcoming, safe, culturally appropriate and inclusive.

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