School holiday programs

Our next School Holiday Program is currently being created.

With a wide range of activities for all ages and interests, it’s the perfect way to make the most of your break.

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Important ‘fun’ time for young people at risk of developing a mental health challenge

Helping Minds school holiday programs offer a safe, positive space during the holidays. The programs reduce stress and isolation, build a sense of belonging, and help kids connect with peers through fun, structured activities. With gentle guidance from trained staff, participants strengthen confidence, learn practical coping strategies, and build protective skills that support wellbeing early—before problems become more serious.

Important Infommation

Funded by the Department of Social Services.
Programs are only available to young people residing in the City of Swan, Kimberley, Midwest, and Gascoyne Regions who are at risk of developing a mental health concern.
If your child has not received support from Helping Minds before (or within the last 6 months) a phone assessment will need to take place with the parent/guardian.
A consent form will need to be signed by both parents (Updated annually)
If children require medication throughout the day, they will be required to self-administer this.
External support workers are not allowed at the workshop.
All attendees require appropriate social and emotional skills to participate in a group environment.
We offer support for young people with a focus on managing emotions, building resilience, and addressing concerns like anxious thoughts, emotional regulation, relationship complications, sadness and more.
We do not offer treatment and management for individuals with diagnosed mental health conditions.
All our workshops have a maximum capacity to ensure our counsellors can provide adequate professional support for all children attending.
To ensure fairness in attendance opportunities across the community, each young person can enrol in a maximum of 2 workshops per holiday period.
Positions on our programs are not guaranteed and are subject to conditions such as and not limited to, eligibility assessment, spaces available and attendance history.
Waitlists may apply for some programs.
Holiday programs using external activities and/or venues may require a specific venue permission/consent form completed to participate in the program.

School holiday programs