Streetsmart Handbooks

Streetsmart Handbooks The Street Smarthandbook is a practical life guide for school leavers. The Street Smarthandbook is made available to students all across the country.

The Street Smarthandbook is a practical life guide for 16 and 17 year old school leavers that is designed to help prepare today's youth for life after school. The handbook covers important topics from sexual health and the effects of drug and alcohol abuse to legal rights and applying for a loan. It offers information specific to the school leaver, providing invaluable assistance for those who are

considering buying their first car or living away from home. The handbook is also a handy guide for teens that are pondering their future career choices and supplies them with advice on apprenticeships, university and TAFE. It provides teens with straight forward, factual information about issues that they will face. The information contained in the Street Smarthandbook is written by a collection of topical experts, such as the australian drug Foundation, Beyond Blue and Quit, who are working together to address the information needs of teens. Content in the Smarthandbook is also localised to reflect the unique laws of each State and Territory in Australia.

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Help, and be kind to, others 💕💖Do something to help someone else. Acts of kindness help other people but also make you f...
30/04/2026

Help, and be kind to, others 💕💖

Do something to help someone else.

Acts of kindness help other people but also make you feel good.

Give a compliment, offer to help someone out or volunteer on a once-off project or ongoing, and allow yourself to feel good for making someone else feel good.

Eat well 🍏🍎Eating well doesn’t only reduce the risk of physical health problems, like heart disease and diabetes, but it...
29/04/2026

Eat well 🍏🍎

Eating well doesn’t only reduce the risk of physical health problems, like heart disease and diabetes, but it can also help with your sleeping patterns, energy levels, and your general health and wellbeing.

You might have noticed that your mood can affect your appetite and food intake.

A good balanced diet with less of the bad things (e.g. junk food and lots of sugars) and more of the good things (e.g. vegies, fruit, wholegrains and plenty of water) will make sure you have all of the vitamins and minerals to help your body and brain function well.

Relax 🧘‍♀️🧘‍There are many ways to relax and different relaxation techniques to use to overcome stress. Progressive musc...
28/04/2026

Relax 🧘‍♀️🧘‍

There are many ways to relax and different relaxation techniques to use to overcome stress.

Progressive muscle relaxation involves tensing and relaxing specific groups of muscles from your feet all the way to your head, while focusing on your feelings of tension and relaxation.

You could also try breathing techniques, such as deep breathing or focused breathing (breathing in through the nose and as you breathe out say a positive statement to yourself like ‘relax’ or ‘calm down’).

Place a hand over your diaphragm to make sure you’re breathing slowly – you should feel your hand move if you’re doing it right. Focus on breathing in slowly for four seconds, holding your breath for two seconds and breathing out slowly for six seconds.

Be socially active and get involved 🙌Social relationships are really important to your general wellbeing.It is okay to t...
09/04/2026

Be socially active and get involved 🙌

Social relationships are really important to your general wellbeing.

It is okay to take time out for yourself but friends can provide support when you’re having a tough time.

Spending time with friends is also really important for keeping and building on existing friendships.

Getting involved with volunteer work, hobbies, clubs or committees, or sports can help you feel connected to your wider community while also meeting new people.

If you’re not feeling up to going out, even a phone call, email, text message or Facebook message can help us feel connected to friends and family.

Want to know more? Head to www.smarthandbooks.com.au to subscribe to the Streetsmart Handbook today!

Set realistic goals 🎯Setting realistic goals can help you to work towards a healthy headspace. Small, realistic goals ca...
08/04/2026

Set realistic goals 🎯

Setting realistic goals can help you to work towards a healthy headspace.

Small, realistic goals can be a great way to work towards feeling well – everyone has to start somewhere.

Work towards eating well, getting more active, sleeping better and also think about working towards long-term life goals.

Setting and achieving realistic goals can be incredibly motivating and can help build self-confidence.

To learn more visit www.smarthandbooks.com.au and subscribe today!

Get informed 📖Understanding more about what you’re going through is an important first step. Information to help you mak...
07/04/2026

Get informed 📖

Understanding more about what you’re going through is an important first step.

Information to help you make good decisions about relationships, school, finances and seeking help is available in a number of ways.

Read pamphlets, articles or fact sheets, listen to podcasts, talk to or watch videos about others who have had similar experiences, read trusted websites for information, or ask a trusted adult for advice.

To learn more visit www.smarthandbooks.com.au!

Physical activity 🏃🏃‍♀Physical activity is important for everyone’s health and wellbeing. If you’re feeling down or find...
01/04/2026

Physical activity 🏃🏃‍♀

Physical activity is important for everyone’s health and wellbeing.

If you’re feeling down or finding things are difficult, physical activity may be the last thing you feel like doing.

But even small activities like walking around the block can help relieve stress and frustration, provide a good distraction from your thoughts, help you concentrate and can help you look and feel better.

Find a physical activity that you enjoy (e.g. swimming, playing sports with friends or cycling) and make a plan to do it regularly.

Visit https://smarthandbooks.com.au to find out more!

Sleep well 😴Getting a good night’s sleep helps you feel energised, focused and motivated. Adolescence is a time when a n...
31/03/2026

Sleep well 😴

Getting a good night’s sleep helps you feel energised, focused and motivated.

Adolescence is a time when a number of changes to the ‘body clock’ impact on sleeping patterns and you are more likely to have problems with sleep.

Developing a sleeping routine can help you sleep much better.

To do this try to wake up around the same time each day, get out of bed when you wake up, and go to bed around the same time each night.

Avoiding caffeine after lunchtime, having a quiet, dark and uncluttered bedroom and shutting down your phone, laptop and other electronic devices before bed can also help you get a good night’s sleep.

Top tips for a healthy headspace 😁Positive mental health is crucial for young people to thrive.It builds emotional resil...
30/03/2026

Top tips for a healthy headspace 😁

Positive mental health is crucial for young people to thrive.

It builds emotional resilience, enables effective coping mechanisms to deal with challenges, stress, and transitions, and it enhances cognitive function that supports learning and academic success.

Positive mental health also influences social relationships, promoting healthy connections and communication.

Moreover, it lays the foundation for self-esteem, confidence, and a sense of purpose, essential for navigating the complexities of adolescence.

In the Streetsmart Handbook, we explore ways to keep your mental health on the up!

A healthy mind is the foundation for a positive future. 🧠✨The Healthy Mind section of the StreetSmart Handbook encourage...
20/03/2026

A healthy mind is the foundation for a positive future. 🧠✨
The Healthy Mind section of the StreetSmart Handbook encourages young people to prioritise mental wellbeing through self-care, mindfulness, positive self-talk and strong friendships.
By recognising emotions, supporting others, and learning how to stand up against bullying, we can all help create safer and more supportive communities.

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