Your social and emotional wellbeing

Together, good social and emotional wellbeing creates a feeling of security and safety within yourself and your community.

It's important to understand how the following factors connect to promote a safe and thriving community:

• physical and mental health
• social connections
• economic stability.

Working on these factors together can give you a strong sense of:

• personal security
• feeling safe
• mental and emotional resilient
• happiness and belonging within your community and social environments.

Bullying

Supporting your child, family member or a friend who is being bullied is important.

Stand by them, show solidarity, and remind them that they are not alone. You can support them by:

• listening and letting them express their feelings and experiences without interruption or judgement
• offering emotional support, reassurance and encouragement
• encouraging them to talk with trusted adults who can help address the situation
• assisting them to seek support from a mental health professional if needed
• helping to create coping strategies
• helping to build up their self-confidence and self-esteem
• encouraging them to engage in activities they enjoy and excel in
• creating a positive and supportive home environment where they feel safe and valued
• being a positive role model and showing your family member it's unacceptable behaviour.

For more information, advice, support and resources go to the Bullying No Way website.

Maintaining family wellbeing

Maintaining your family's well-being, where every member feels valued and understood can involve:

• supporting and creating positive relationships
• encouraging open communication
• creating a supportive environment.

You can help with your family's well-being and happiness by:

• creating a supportive and nurturing environment where everyone can thrive
• encouraging open and supportive conversations
• putting time aside to take part in family activities
• encouraging a culture of support and empathy within the family
• encouraging self-care practices and opportunities for personal growth and development
• creating a good work life balance to reduce stress and promote good health
• managing your finances to reduce stress and uncertainty within the family
• developing resilience and problem-solving skills to navigate life's ups and downs together
• learning ways to manage conflicts and disagreements
• seeking support or professional guidance where needed.