WELLBEING
News
These live webinars give parents and carers the knowledge, skills and tools to support their children to have safe online experiences. Here is the link to the following presentations:
Supporting healthy tech use as your child transitions into high school
Algorithms and adolescents: the rewards and risks of recommender systems for young people
Our Wellbeing Team
Wellbeing Coordinator: Jorja Mathieson
Located in Grey Building
Monday - Friday
Jorja.Mathieson@education.vic.gov.au
Chaplain: Sarah Burns
Located in Grey Building
Mon-Wed
Sarah.Burns7@education.vic.gov.au
Mental Health Practitioner: Maddison Zeinstra
Located in Grey Building
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday
Maddison.Zeinstra@education.vic.gov.au
Health Promotion Nurse: Lisa Cooper
Located in Grey building
Monday & Tuesday
Lisa.Cooper2@education.vic.gov.au
Inclusion Learning Specialist: Dylan Dunoon
Located in Red Building
Monday - Friday
Dylan.Dunoon@education.vic.gov.au
Inclusion Support: Leanne Meyer
Located in Red Building
Monday - Friday
Leanne.Meyer@education.vic.gov.au
First Nations Team: Macie Hepburn
Located in Grey Building
Monday - Friday
First Nations Team: Caitlin Charles
Located in Grey Building
Monday - Friday
Wellbeing Support: Ramzy Barboussas
Located in Grey Building
Monday - Friday
Barwon Community Legal Service:
Located in Grey Building
Mondays & Fridays
whcschoollawyer@barwoncommunitylegal.org.au
"We are here to help students understand their legal rights and responsibilities."
Koorie Engagement Support Officer: Sarah Upton
0421 780 718
Sarah.Upton@education.vic.gov.au
Sarah is a proud Gunditjmara woman who has been living in beautiful Wadawurrung country for 4 years and has been involved in the education system for several years as a generalist teacher. She has always been passionate about Koorie students achieving high outcomes during their education journey. Sarah feels fortunate to be working as a Koorie Engagement Support Officer (KESO) within her local Aboriginal community. She is a lifelong learner and firmly believe that education is essential to building solid foundations to empower students and their families have a voice and allow them to make positive independent strong choices to benefit them in the future which will allow them to feel like they can be the best version of themselves and contribute to society in a positive manner.
Supports
Headspace Geelong – 5222 6690, www.headspace.org.au/headspace-centres/geelong/
Bellarine Community Health – 1800 007 224, https://www.bch.org.au/services/all-services/youth-services
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 – 12am, 7 nights a week.
Kids Help Line – Call 1800 55 1800 for free counselling and advice for young people between the ages of 5 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 everyday)
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-12am 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.