Counsellor and Well Being News

After the recent challenges we have all faced, I encourage all staff, students, parents and carers to take time for self-care and to recharge during the term break. Acknowledge the challenges encountered and recognize and celebrate the successes you have achieved, despite the difficulties.   

With the delay of the HSC exams, it is vital that our students feel supported at this time. The Department of Education has partnered with ReachOut to provide Stay Healthy HSC resources to help students stay healthy, stay active and keep connected. I encourage students, educators, parents and carers to check out the information here.

Remember if you are having a tough time there is always support available. Reaching out and talking to someone is the best thing you can do. Whether it be family, friends, educators or professionals there is always someone there.

These free and confidential services, many operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and are available to support, listen and help you out when you need. 

Kids Helpline

Kids Helpline gives young people aged 5 to 25yrs free phone and online counselling support.

• Phone: 1800 55 1800 (24 hours a day)
• Chat online at kidshelpline.com.au (24 hours a day)

Lifeline

Lifeline offers crisis support and suicide prevention services.

• Phone: 13 11 14  (Available 24 hours a day)
• Chat online at lifeline.org.au (7pm - 12am AEST)

eHeadspace

eHeadspace offers free online and telephone support and counselling to young people 12 – 25 years and their families and friends. Available 9am – 1am AEST 

• Phone: 1800 650 890
• Chat online at headspace.org.au/eheadspace

Beyond Blue

Beyond Blue can give you information and mental health support. All chats and calls are one-on-one with a trained mental health professional.

• Phone: 1300 22 4636 (24 hours a day)
• Chat online at BeyondBlue.org.au (3pm - 12am)
• Email and receive a response within 24 hours.

Suicide CallBack Service

Suicide Call Back Service can give you immediate telephone counselling and support in a crisis.

• Phone: 1300 659 467 (24 hours a day)
• Chat online (24 hours a day) at suicidecallbackservice.org.au

1800RESPECT

1800RESPECT can help you if you, or someone you know, is experiencing sexual assault or domestic and family violence. It's available for all ages.

• Phone: 1800 737 732 (Available 24 hours)
• Chat online (24 hours a day) at 1800respect.org.au

If you, or someone you are with, is in immediate danger or risk of harm to yourself or others, call emergency services on 000.

SchoolTV is another great resource available to our school community. It provides sound information and practical advice on a series of topics with useful videos, factsheets, apps, books, or websites. There are often new topics and special reports released regularly in response to events or relevant issues. You can access this valuable resource by clicking the link below.

Enjoy the term break. 

Remember, be kind to yourself and each other. 

Karen Surian

College Counsellor