STUDENT WELLBEING
With lockdown 5 done and dusted, it is nice to be back to our busy, noisy normal self. We are once again hearing stories from students about struggle and survival and resilience and almost universally students are saying “I am so glad to be back”. So now we focus on getting students back into a normal school routine of bells, uniforms, settling down in class, renewing friendships, and homework. The educational specialists and psychologists tell us that routine, consistency and familiarity are the most important things when the world around us is topsy turvy.
And as always, we want to remind you, that your child’s mental health and successful transition back into “normal covid” schooling is our priority and we want to continue to provide quality welfare support to our students. If you have any concerns at all about your child then please contact your child’s coordinator or myself and chaplain Gill Van Der Ende. We are available to parents via phone or text. Your child can also contact us directly by knocking on the door of our office. We are here to support you.
John Nichol
Student Wellbeing Coordinator
WELLBEING AND WELFARE SUPPORT SERVICES
24 Hour Emergency | ||||
Kids Helpline | Counselling service for people aged between 5 and 25 | 24 hours/7 days | 1800 551 800 www.kidshelpline.com.au/young-adults (email, web chat) | |
Lifeline | Crisis support, suicide prevention and mental health support services | 24 hours/7 days | www.lifeline.org.au 13 11 14 | |
Beyond Blue | Information and support for all ages to promote optimal mental health. | 24 hours/7 days | 1300 224 636 (Chat online or email) | |
E headspace | Provide mental health support for young people aged 12–25 | Phone: 10pm – 1am Online counselling: 1pm – 1am | 1800 650 890 | |
Yarra Ranges Youth Team | Provide support and advice to young people | 9294 6716 1300 368 333 or 9294 6905 www.yarraranges.vic.gov.au/Community/Youth youth@yarraranges.vic.gov.au | ||
Inspiro | Free youth, teen, young adult and family | counselling 9738 8801 or visit https://www.inspiro.org.au/ | ||
Parent line | Support for Parents and carers with children from birth to 18 years | 8am–midnight/7 days | www.parentline.com.au 13 22 89 1300 30 1300 | |
EDVOS | Family violence service in Melbourne’s eastern metropolitan region | Mon-Fri 9am-8pm Sat 9am-5pm (phone or email) | 03 9259 4200 edvos@edvos.org.au | |
No To Violence | Supports for men who use family violence | Mon – Fri 8am-9pm
| 1300 766 491 |