This year, without a doubt, has been one of the hardest yet. The weight of grief, sadness, worry and overwhelm, has been heavy for many. However, this year has also inspired kindness, insight, and tremendous courage.

Throughout 2021, I’ve had the profound privilege of working with some of the bravest young people and families I’ve ever met.

So to the young people and families whom I have spent time with this year:

Thank you.

Your ability to work through hard things is a testament to your strength, and your tenacity. I have been inspired by your honesty, your willingness to try new things, and your desire to change the status quo. You’ve worked hard to find calm in amongst the chaos. So thank you for allowing me to share in a small part of your therapeutic journey this year.

I hope the holidays bring much needed rest and relaxation. I look forward to seeing many of you again, both at the clinic and at the farm, in 2022 (our office will be closed from today, December 17th 2021 until January 24th 2022).

Until then, take care and Merry Christmas!

Jackie & HWG x
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Further holiday information can be found below. 

Our office will be closed from today, December 17th 2021, through to January 24th 2022. 

If you or your child requires urgent mental health assistance please contact one of the following services:
- Lifeline, phone: 131 114, chat based service: www.lifeline.org.au
- Kids Helpline, phone: 1800 55 1800, chat based service: www.kidshelpline.com.au
- Suicide Call Back Service: 1300 659 467, chat based service: www.suicidecallbackservice.org.au
- Latrobe Regional Hospital Mental Health Triage, phone: 1300 363 322;
- or attend your nearest after hours GP clinic or hospital emergency department.

For further assistance accessing the right types of non-urgent support please contact:
- Gippsland Primary Health Network initiative Head to Help: www.headtohelp.org.au
- Australian Federal Government initiative Head to Health: www.headtohealth.gov.au

Appointment times, and all assessment reports, will be finalised in the coming weeks. Thank you for your patience. 

We look forward to seeing many of you again, both at the farm and in the clinic, in 2022. 

Until then, take care and Merry Christmas!

Jackie @ HWG x

COVID-19 Resources:

​​Information about explaining COVID-19 to children can be found here. 

Social stories about wearing face masks can be found here.

​Bushfire Resources:
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Information about children's reactions to bushfires can be found here. 

During school and general public holidays:
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If you or your child need urgent assistance during a holiday period, or after hours, please contact one of the following 24 hour services: 

- Lifeline (Ph 131114);
- Kids Help Line (Ph 1800 55 1800); 
- LRH Mental Health Triage (Ph 1300 363 322)
- your local after hours GP clinic; 
- or attend the nearest hospital emergency department.