Wellbeing
The Wellbeing Centre is open.....online!
From Friday 20th the Wellbeing Team will have a Webex room open for students to drop in from 1-1.50pm everyday. There will be at least 2 members of the Wellbeing Team online during this time. Students are welcome to join the room to chat with each other or the Wellbeing Team.
Starting from next week, we will have a schedule of fun activities including games, relaxation strategies, mindfulness, coping with lockdown tips that we will facilitate with students during this time. Students can also use this time to jump on and make an appointment to see someone from the Wellbeing Team at another time. We know that many people are over screens, we also know that you are missing your your friends and opportunities to connect with each other.
Meeting link:https://eduvic.webex.com/eduvic/j.php?MTID=m58286896ccabc44978ac00b7f8198b16Password: Wellbeing2021
Appointments can also be made with the Wellbeing Team by emailing: wellbeing@fairhills.vic.edu.au
We look forward to seeing you if you would like to pop in!
The Wellbeing Team 😊
Peta Cartwright I Mental Health Practitioner
Breakfast Club will continue in Term 3 and will run every day from 8-8.30am and is open to all students and staff. There is a range of healthy brekkie options each day catering to all dietary requirements…and every Thursday is Pancake Thursday! The Breakfast Club is run by a group of community volunteers who generously give their time to support our school. Please always remember to be respectful to our wonderful volunteers.
Accessing Support through Wellbeing
The Wellbeing team can assist students in accessing the support they need to navigate challenges that may impact their ability to engage in learning or general feelings of wellbeing. The Wellbeing Team can engage the student or family in an initial assessment of need, short term counselling or skills development or referrals to external support agencies. Students may also be encouraged to access self-help strategies or resources. We will explore the best options for each student.
We encourage students and/or parents to contact the year level coordinators for wellbeing referrals. You can also make an appointment with someone from the Wellbeing Team by attending the Wellbeing Centre or contacting Amal via email Amal.Saleh-Zada@education.vic.gov.au for referrals.
Teachers who have concerns about a student may also refer them to the Wellbeing Team through their Year Level Coordinator.
If you or anyone you know needs immediate support, please contact kidshelpline or lifeline on the numbers at the bottom of this page
Student Wellbeing Team
Student Wellbeing Coordinator - Amal Saleh-Zada
Chaplain – Stewart McCartney
Mental Health Practitioner - Peta Cartwright
Headspace Psychologist - Tashena Perry
Student Support Services Psychologist - Emily Habard
