STUDENT WELLBEING
While lockdown and remote learning are coming to an end, the mental health experts are telling us that the ‘hidden pandemic’ of ongoing mental health issues will continue for some time and may not peak for another 12 months. As a school and as parents we need to continue to monitor our young people and provide them with a safe, caring environment and ongoing support.
Below are three high quality organisations that support the mental health and wellbeing of young people. On each website you will find resources, helpful tips and videos, and counseling support if needed.
https://www.beyondblue.org.au/
https://www.blackdoginstitute.org.au/
https://headspace.org.au/eheadspace/
And as always, we want to remind you, that your child’s mental health is our priority and we want to continue to provide quality welfare support to our students, even during remote learning. 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 or drop-in. We are here to support you.
Regards,
John Nichol
Well-Being Leader
WELLBEING AND WELFARE SUPPORT SERVICES
24 Hour Emergency | |||
Police/Fire/Ambulance | 24 hours/7 days | 000 | |
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 | 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) |
1800 RESPECT | 24 hour counselling line for anyone who has experienced, or is at risk of, family and domestic violence and/or sexual assault. | 24 hours/7 days | 1800 737 732 https://www.1800respect.org.au/
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E headspace | Provide mental health support for young people aged 12–25 | Phone: 10pm – 1am Online counselling: 1pm – 1am | 1800 650 890 https://headspace.org.au/eheadspace/
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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 | 13 22 89 |
EDVOS | Family violence service in Melbourne’s eastern metropolitan region | Mon-Fri 9am-8pm Sat 9am-5pm (phone or email) | 03 9259 4200 |