WELLBEING
Our Inclusion Team for 2023
Inclusive Practices Learning Specialist: Shona Scorringe
Shona is in her final year of a Master of Specialist Inclusive Education at Deakin University. She has previously taught English as an Additional Language and low literacy students in the Northern Territory and in China. Shona teaches Literacy in the Vocational Major (formerly VCAL) and is passionate about applied learning. Shona is leading our inclusion team and our transition to the Disability Inclusion reform.
Located in the Year 8/9 Building
Monday - Friday
Shona.Scorringe@education.vic.gov.au
Inclusion Support: Georgie Barker
Georgie is currently studying a Master of Disability Studies, specialising in Deaf and Hard of Hearing at Macquarie University. She also has a Master of TESOL with a background working with English as an Additional Language and low literacy students. Georgie teaches in our English domain and will be supports our Inclusion team with Student Support Group meetings and developing Individual Education Plans. She is looking forward to working with students to achieve positive learning outcomes.
PSD Coordinator, Inclusion Support: Kerryn Cramp
Kerryn has worked at Western Heights College for 23 years as an Education Assistant and as our PSD coordinator. She works in the classroom and within the Inclusion team, making referrals for assessments. Kerryn is a valuable member of our team who is passionate about the team she works with and grateful for her colleagues and students.
Located in the MYR Building
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday
Wellbeing Contacts:
Pastoral Care
College Chaplain: Jenny Eastwood
Located in the Purple/Grey building
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
jennifer.eastwood@education.vic.gov.au
- Pastoral Care: Students, staff, parents
- Loss and Grief
- Management and Referrals – MHP/TGP
- Mentoring Programs – GROW, RAISE, etc.
Health Promotion
Health Promotion Nurse: Lisa Cooper
Located in the Purple/Grey building
Monday & Tuesday
lisa.cooper@education.vic.gov.au
- Classroom support: sexual health, cyber health, and special programs/activities – Idaho, diversity, etc.
- Individual health support for students
- Implements and leads supporting health programs – i.e., ‘Docs and Teens’
- COG & Batforce liaison
- Staff first aid training and other related professional learning
Legal
Barwon Community Legal Service: Emma Cvitak
- Legal Education: classroom programs
- Support for individual students
Engagement and Wellbeing
Learning Community Leaders: Marli McCarthy (7), Ben Cook (8), Louise Van Dugteren (9), Roger Conron(10), Claire Sullivan (11), Brett Bullock (12).
- Supporting students in the relevant community with a focus on attendance, engagement and wellbeing.
- Leading the implementation of SWPBS and Berry Street.
- Contact point with students, families and mentors
WELLBEING SUPPORTS
If you are worried about your child, or any person and their mental health and well-being outside school hours or during weekends you can contact the Barwon Health Mental Health Triage for urgent support 24/7 on 1300 094 187.
Two important messages to promote are that all of us should seek help from others when we feel down or vulnerable and that young people should tell an adult if they are worried about a friend or themselves.
Please find the following helpful numbers and websites to keep us connected and provide the support necessary to maintain positive mental and physical health:
LOCAL SUPPORTS:
- Headspace Geelong – 5222 6690, www.headspace.org.au/headspace-centres/geelong/
- Bellarine Community Health – 5253 0400, https://www.bch.org.au/services/all-services/youth-services
GENERAL:
- Lifeline – call 13 11 14 for this free Australia-wide crisis support service which operates 24 hours a day, 7 days per week OR TEXT: 0477 13 11 14 between 6pm – midnight, 7 nights a week
- Kids Help Line – call 1800 55 1800 for free counselling and advice for young people between the ages of five and 25.
- Headspace – eHeadspace is the National Youth Mental Health Foundation providing early intervention mental health services to 12-25 year olds. (Open 9am-1am daily.
- Reachout – visit their website for information, tools and support for young people with mental health issues.
- Alcohol and drug foundation – free health advice for young people on alcohol and drug use, including mental health.
- Beyond Blue – 1300 22 4636 https://beyondblue.org.au (Phone support all day, every day. Online support 3pm-midnight every day).
- Suicide Callback Service – 1300 659 467. Phone support all day, every day, and follow-up calls.
Good self-care practices are important in taking care of ourselves and our mental health. Remember, it is ok to ask for help. Take care of yourself, and each other and do not hesitate to reach out to a member of our wellbeing team in our school community if you need some additional support.