Wellbeing Matters
Creating Futures Together
Meet the Team
Celine Tsang-Student Wellbeing Leader/Counsellor
Celine.Tsang@education.vic.gov.au
Fosia Mohamud-Mental Health Practitioner
Fosia.Mohamud@education.vic.gov.au
Madeline Mitchell- Art Therapist/Counsellor
Madeleine.Mitchell2@education.vic.gov.au
Annette Paterson- PSD Coordinator (Program for Students with Disabilities)
Annette.Paterson@education.vic.gov.au
Wellbeing Student Placement Program
We currently have five counselling students onsite providing support to our students until the end of the year. They are in the process of completing their Masters of Counselling at either Monash or Victoria University.
Having these counselling students provides a valuable resource for our student body, offering increased access to mental health support at school.
Our goal is to provide a safe and supportive space where students wellbeing and mental health are our top priorities. We encourage both parents and students to reach out early if there are any concerns so that we can offer timely interventions. Please be assured that counselling sessions are strictly confidential unless safety risks are identified. Parents can contact our Learning and Wellbeing Leaders to discuss concerns and initiate referrals.
For students, your first point of contact is your teachers and the relevant Learning and Wellbeing Leaders. Students can also self-refer for wellbeing support using our student referral form Click Here. The referral forms are also accessible through the wellbeing office, which is open to all students. A member of the wellbeing staff will get in touch with you as soon as possible to schedule a session.
Year 8 Healthy Minds Program
We are excited to announce a fantastic opportunity for our Year 8 cohort who will be Participating in The Healthy Minds Program this term and beginning of term four. This initiative is an evidence based program which is designed to provide students with a comprehensive framework for understanding and managing their personal wellbeing. The program takes a preventative approach, focusing on recognising and addressing early signs of anxiety, depression, and eating disorders. Throughout the term, students will participate in a variety of workshops exploring key concepts related to mental health and wellbeing, as well as learning essential coping strategies.
To ensure parents and carers are engaged with the program, we will provide access to weekly modules. These modules will allow you to follow along with the core content your child will be learning; which will enable you to have meaningful conversations with your child about their learning and experiences.
Parents/Carers session
As part of our commitment to student wellbeing, we are delighted to invite parents and carers of year 8 students to a special evening workshop on Tuesday 27th of August at 6pm online. The workshop, titled “Seven Secrets to a Healthy Mind,” will be led by the director of the Healthy Minds Program-Tom Nehmy. It will cover key strategies and conversational prompts to help support your child with self-regulation and managing their mental health.
We strongly encourage all Year 8 parents and carers to attend this valuable workshop. Please confirm your attendance by filling out the form below by the 17th of August 2024.
We look forward to your participation and to working together to support the wellbeing of our students.
Fosia Mohamud
On behalf of the Wellbeing Team
External supports you can access:
Headspace: 24/7 phone counselling service for 12 to 25-year old’s.
P: 1800 650 890 www.headspace.org.au
E-Headspace: 24/7 online counselling service for 12 to 25-year old’s.
www.eheadspace.org.au
Beyondblue: 24-hour Phone and online counselling for mental health.
P: 1300 22 46 36 www.beyondblue.org.au
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 www.kidshelpline.com.au