Student Wellbeing
Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea 2021
Last Thursday 27th May, as Melbournians were all finding out that we were going back into lockdown, Wantirna College staff were lucky enough to be taking in the news over a cuppa and a scone.
We were one of 19,861 groups/workplaces who had registered to be part of Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea. Run by the Cancer Council, Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea is a community event that raises vital funds to make a difference to those impacted by cancer. In the past 5 years $250 million dollars has gone towards cancer research and has helped to markedly increase cancer survival rates.
On the day, Wantirna staff were able to enjoy a range of sweet and savoury treats and donated to the cause. They were also able to honour a friend or family member lost due to cancer by posting a dedication to them on the staffroom wall.
If you would like to help support this important cause you can still donate at: https://www.biggestmorningtea.com.au/.
The Wellbeing Hub is now on Instagram! Follow us for daily info and advice about self-care, mental health and welllbeing @wcwellbeinghub
We hope that you are all staying warm and safe throughout lockdown 4.0.
Support Services
The Wellbeing Team have compiled a range of resources and support services for students and families to access via Compass under Community (the two people) – School Documentation – For Students/For Parents – Wellbeing Resources.
Youth support services
headspace: visit headspace.org.au to find your nearest centre or call eheadspace on 1800 650 890
Kids Helpline: 1800 55 1800 or kidshelpline.com.au
ReachOut: reachout.com.au
SANE Australia: 1800 187 263 or sane.org
National 24/7 crisis services
Lifeline:13 11 14 or lifeline.org.au
Suicide Call Back Service: 1300 659 467 or suicidecallbackservice.org.au
beyondblue: 1300 224 636 or beyondblue.org.au
Parent Support
Parentline 13 22 89
If you would like further ongoing support, it is recommended that you make an appointment with your family General Practitioner (G.P) where you can discuss the concerns that you may behaving. The G.P. will then be able to make the appropriate referral for ongoing support as required.
Would you like to speak to someone from the Student Wellbeing Team?
The role of the Student Wellbeing Team at the College is to coordinate a range of appropriate services to support young people and their families. Please contact a member of the Student Wellbeing Team at the College if we can be of any assistance on 9801 9700. In some cases, your phone call may be re-directed to the member of the team that can support you with your specific concern.
Student Wellbeing Team
@wcwellbeinghub
Katrina Katz
kat@wantirnacollege.vic.edu.au
Guiseppe Relia
grl@wantirnacollege.vic.edu.au
Sanela Avdic
sav@wantirnacollege.vic.edu.au
Lea Marrison