Relief teaching can be hard work and from time to time we all have difficult days. How do you look after your own welfare if you have had a challenging day in a school? What can you do to get back on track and what strategies can you employ to assist?

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• Lifeline: Offers 24-hour crisis support and suicide prevention services. Call 13 11 14 or text 0477 13 11 14 for immediate assistance.
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• seminars, conferences, workshops and online learning
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This episode focuses on:

Australian Professional Standards for Teachers

6.2 Engage in professional learning and improve practice

7.4 Engage with professional teaching networks and broader communities

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