Wellbeing Matters
Creating Futures Together
Farewell from Celine Tsang
It is with mixed emotions that I write this final piece as the Wellbeing Team Leader of WHSC. Reflecting on my time here, I am filled with gratitude for being part of this tightly knit and compassionate community—a community defined by kind-hearted students, attentive and supportive parents, and dedicated teachers who share a collective passion for nurturing and educating young minds.
Throughout my role, I have witnessed students embrace the wellbeing space with confidence and respect, a testament to their courage in addressing life’s unique challenges. I have been inspired by their ability to navigate hardships, and I am deeply appreciative of the trust they placed in me as they worked through personal growth. Their resilience has not only kept me grounded but has also strengthened my resolve, reminding me daily of the profound power of perseverance.
As a trauma-informed crisis counsellor, I have stood alongside students during some of the most difficult moments of their lives—situations that no one should ever have to endure. These experiences, while heart-wrenching, also revealed incredible resilience and post-traumatic growth. To those students who have faced these trials, I often said, “It is my honour to be part of your journey; thank you for allowing me to witness this beautiful growth.”
To the WHSC community, it has been my honour to be a part of this incredible journey with you. Thank you for being inclusive, trusting my professionalism, and supporting me every step of the way. This chapter will always hold a cherished place in my life’s story as a core memory. With love and gratitude, Celine.
Celine Tsang
Welcome to Haiyi Feng
A warm welcome to Haiyi Feng who has joined the Wellbeing team as a Student Counsellor and is already establishing positive relationships with our students. Haiyi will be a wonderful addition to the Wheelers Hills Secondary College community.
Useful Resources for Students and Families
WHSC Wellbeing: wellbeing@whsc.vic.edu.au
Headspace: 24/7 phone counselling service for 12 to 25 year old’s.
P: 1800 650 890
E-Headspace: 24/7 online counselling service for 12 to 25-year old’s.
Beyondblue: 24-hour Phone and online counselling for mental health.
P: 1300 22 46 36
Beyondblue also have a series of podcasts on various topics.
https://www.beyondblue.org.au/get-support/not-alone
Lifeline: 24-hour phone crisis support and suicide prevention services.
P: 131 114
www.lifeline.org.au/get-help/online-services/crisis-chat
Kids Help Line: 24/7 free phone and online counselling for 13 to 25-year old’s.
P: 1800 55 1800
Q-Life/Switchboard: Free Online and Phone Counselling, information and advice LGBTIQ peer support and referral for people wanting to talk about sexuality, identity, gender.
P: 1800 184 527
www.qlife.org.au/resources/chat
VicHealth: Health promotion enabling people to increase control and over and improve health. Physical and Wellbeing activities: https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au
5 Ways to Wellbeing: Introducing 5 ways to improve your psychological and emotional health: https://5waystowellbeing.org.au/
1800 RESPECT: 24/7 free online and telephone counselling for Family Violence Affected Family Members.
P: 1800 737 732
Men’s Line: 24/7 Support, referrals and counselling for men over the phone and online.
P: 1300 78 99 78
Suicide Call back Line: 24/7 Phone counselling, online counselling and Video Chat.
P: 1300 659 467
Parent Line: State wide telephone counselling and support service for all Victorian parents and carers of children from 0-18 years. Experienced social workers, psychologists and family therapists can give families counselling and information around a wide range of parenting issues.
P: 13 22 89
Black Dog Institute provides a free online resilience course – Mind Strength - for 14 to 16 years, as well as their parents / carers.
This site also provides information posters – one for students and the other for parents: https://www.blackdoginstitute.org.au/education-services/schools/school-resources/mindstrength/
Blokes Psychology has offices based in Scoresby. They are a unique service as their primary target client group are males from the age of 5 onwards – they also work with people who want to learn how to support and communicate with the males in their life:
https://blokespsychology.com.au
The Team
Fosia Mohamud - Mental Health Practitioner
Fosia.Mohamud@education.vic.gov.au
Haiyi Feng - Student Wellbeing Counsellor
Haiyi.Feng@education.vic.gov.au
Madeline Azhar - Art Therapist/Counsellor
Madeleine.Azhar@education.vic.gov.au
Annette Paterson - PSD Coordinator (Program for Students with Disabilities)