RURAL Aid’s Mustering Growth program is continuing to grow, with Rollands Plains Upper Public School set to benefit from the wellbeing initiative in September.
Mustering Growth helps rural students better understand and manage their emotional wellbeing, especially in the face of challenges unique to life in the bush.
For many children in rural and remote areas, events like floods, bushfires and drought leave lasting mental and emotional impacts, often in communities where access to mental health services is limited.
The program teaches practical strategies to build resilience, improve communication, and support positive mental health in and out of the classroom.
Through interactive sessions, students learn to express their emotions, support their peers and seek help when they need it.
“Programs like Mustering Growth are essential in helping kids process the emotional toll of living through repeated natural disasters,” said Myf Pitcher, Rural Aid’s Mental Health and Wellbeing Manager.
“We want young people in rural areas to know they’re not alone, and that there are tools and support available to help them feel strong and connected.”
Principals from participating schools have welcomed the initiative, reporting increased confidence and emotional awareness among students who’ve taken part.
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