In 2017, BGKLLEN received feedback from local teachers indicating that anxiety was a significant issue among students participating in Structured Workplace Learning (SWL). This anxiety was negatively impacting their ability to navigate these important experiences.
In response, BGKLLEN partnered with Headspace Elsternwick to create the “Anti-Anxiety Cards.” These cards feature mindfulness techniques designed to help young people manage anxiety when faced with new and challenging tasks. The response was overwhelming, with thousands of cards distributed to schools, youth services, and case managers. The initiative’s success even led to three other LLENs replicating the project in their regions. Some schools went so far as to write students’ exam details on the back of the cards, further integrating them into daily routines.
If you would like to purchase packs of the Anti-Anxiety cards, the 6 cards are a set-price – $5 including postage and handling.
The BGKLLEN started charging for the cards in 2023 and use the money to give back to the community by providing well-being programs, like our annual At Risk Forum.