Parents in Partnerships Series 2 - Raising Body Kind Teens

We are pleased share that in Term 3, Merici will welcome the Butterfly Foundation to deliver important wellbeing presentations to our Year 8, 9 and 10 students. The Butterfly Foundation is the leading national organisation supporting Australians affected by eating disorders and body image concerns. Their work is grounded in evidence-based practice and aims to promote positive body image, self-esteem, and mental wellbeing in young people. These sessions will aim to support our students to develop healthy body image, self-esteem, and media literacy, with a strong focus on mental health and wellbeing. Further information will be sent out parents shortly.

In addition to the student sessions, we will be hosting a Parents in Partnership Education Session on Wed 30 July from 6:30pm – 8pm. This session will offer practical strategies to support positive body image in children. Topics include: the power of positive role-modelling, reducing appearance talk, encouraging healthy behaviours in relation to eating and exercise, language around food and bodies, and what to do if you are concerned.