Wellbeing

Term 2 Wellbeing Staff

Dave Goldsmith: Acting Director of Wellbeing and Counsellor.  Dave's role includes being the leader of our team of Counsellors and Wellbeing workers, case management and triage of referrals to both on and off-campus agencies.

Matt Mottram: Student Wellbeing worker.  Matt's role is to mentor and provide low-level counselling.

Maddy Dyson: Youth worker.  Maddy's role is funded by the Les Twentyman Foundation to support our young people as a mentor and general support. Maddy works with the young persons here at the college and in their home with the family when necessary.

Nella Foley: Mental Health Nurse.  Nella works with critical incidents and low-level counselling. Nella is not at the College on Wednesdays and every second Friday.

Jen: Visiting Counsellor. Jen is at the College on Wednesdays.

​Amy: Visiting Counsellor. Amy is at the College on Thursdays.

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Maria: Student Counsellor. Maria is at the College every second Monday.

Melanie: Psychologist.  Melanie is at the College on Fridays.

Patty: Therapy Dog. Patty is onsite most days and is always ready for a pat or cuddle.

Wellbeing Contact Form

On the Wellbeing page of the new website, there is a contact form where parents/guardians, students and staff can contact the Wellbeing team directly with any concerns or issues and one of the team will get back to you.

The form can be accessed here.

Year 8 Courage to Care Program

The Year 8s will be participating in the Courage to Care Program on Monday 16th May.

The Courage to Care Program which encompasses the Upstander Program offers practical tools to students to stand up against racism, bullying and prejudice and empowers participants to take positive action – in the schoolyard, workplace, and our communities.

The Upstander Program, which is part of the Courage to Care Program, empowers our future generations to become Upstanders as up and coming generations shape our society. One day, their values will influence the world we live in. That’s why it’s so important to lay the right foundations for a more inclusive, diverse future.

Free parent information night: Online Digital Safety & Digital Wellbeing for young people

Kingston Youth Services are excited to welcome Martine Oglethorpe for our Term 2 Parent information night  Online Digital Safety & Digital Wellbeing for young people .This Free online parent information night Online Digital Safety & Digital Wellbeing for young people is a talk aimed at parents/carers of students and young people (12-25) who live, work or study in the City of Kingston.

Martine is an accredited speaker with the Office of the eSafety Commission of Australia, has a background in secondary education, a Masters in Counselling and is a mother to 5 boys. Through her personal and professional work with families, she recognises the important role technology plays in the social and emotional well being of young people.

This free online event, will be on  Zoom on Thursday 19 May, at 6:30pm

The presentation will be 60 mins + Q&A.

Key points covered:

Social media and self-esteem • Our brains on devices • Cyberbullying and online abuse • Group chats gone wrong • Dealing with distractions • Mindful scrolling • Managing time online.

Registration is essential. For further information and to register, please click here https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/digital-safety-and-well-being-for-young-people-with-martine-oglethorpe-tickets-315107112857

KitKen CARES

Specialising in NDIS Support Coordination.

Visit, kitkencares.com for more information and to book an appointment.