How to Turn Anxiety into Wellbeing – FREE Information Evening | St Raphael’s School Parkside | 9 Sep 2026
How to Turn Anxiety into Wellbeing – a free evening on 9 September 6:30-8pm full of practical support for parents, carers and educators.
Parents and carers are often given endless advice about what they should and shouldn’t be doing to raise happy, healthy children. But who is looking after the adults? St Raphael’s School, Parkside, is hosting a practical and interactive evening designed to support your own mental health and wellbeing. This is not another parenting lecture. It is an opportunity to pause, breathe and learn simple tools to help you recognise and manage anxiety in yourself, because when adults model calm and healthy emotional regulation, children are more likely to follow.
What to expect:
During this free community event, you will explore:
- What happens in the brain when we “flip our lid”.
- How to recognise the early signs of anxiety and stress in yourself.
- Belly breathing, box breathing and five-finger breathing.
- How to identify what you can and cannot control.
- The importance of safety, belonging and positive routines.
- How calm, clear and positive language can reduce anxiety.
- Practical ways to model emotional regulation for children.
- Real-world strategies you can use at home, at work and during stressful parenting moments.
- An opportunity to ask questions and learn from experienced professionals.
You do not need to wait until you feel overwhelmed to use these tools. This evening will help you build simple wellbeing practices that can support you every day.
Meet the expert panel
The evening will feature a panel of professionals with experience in psychology, family support, occupational therapy, education and child and adolescent mental health.
Dr Terence Sheppard
Co-founder and lead of Positive Parenting, paediatric psychologist and experienced parent educator.
Sarah Graetz
Workshop facilitator with Families Growing Together, Safer Family Services, and Child and Family Support within the South Australian Government.
Eleanor White
Co-Clinical Director of OTFC Occupational Therapy for Kids and occupational therapist.
Emma Fowler
Principal of St Raphael’s School and 2026 Australian Education Awards Primary School Principal of the Year.
Hannah Walton
St Raphael’s School Wellbeing Officer, certified teacher with a Graduate Certificate in Child and Adolescent Mental Health.
This session is suitable for:
- Parents and carers of children from babies through to Year 6.
- Parents and carers who want practical support for their own wellbeing.
- Adults who want to better understand anxiety and stress.
- Educators and early childhood professionals.
- Members of the wider community.
Free childcare will be available, helping parents and carers make time for themselves.
Watch the video series
The event builds on St Raphael’s five-part online video series exploring anxiety, emotional regulation, breathing, healthy stress management and positive language. The series is designed to help adults and children better understand anxiety and discover practical ways to build calm, confidence and wellbeing. Watch the series on the St Raphael’s event webpage or via the YouTube playlist.
This is a free event and childcare will be available.
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For more information and all enquiries please visit St Raphael’s School website
What: How to Turn Anxiety into Wellbeing
When: Wednesday 9 September 2026 | 6.30–8.00 pm
Where: St Raphael’s School, Parkside
Who: Parents, carers, educators and community members
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