WELLBEING
The Student Wellbeing Team
The Collingwood College Student Wellbeing Team would like to remind everyone that Collingwood College views student health, sense of belonging, and wellbeing as integral to their learning and future success. As such, we have an experienced, multidisciplinary Student Wellbeing Team to support the school’s community. Students in the secondary school can approach members of the wellbeing team at Recess or Lunch if they would like a time for a chat.
If you have any questions, please speak to your child’s Classroom Teacher or Year Level Coordinator, who can assist by helping you make a referral to the wellbeing team. You can also contact Josh Whelan (Student Wellbeing Coordinator) at the school on 9417 6681.
- Josh Whelan (Student Wellbeing Coordinator)
- Linh Tran (Social Worker)
- Nyssa Bradsworth (School Counsellor)
- Michele Waters (Mental Health Practitioner)
- Hussein Ibrahim (Cultural Liaison Officer)
- Hassen Mohamed-Saeed (Cultural Liaison Officer)
- Badria Mustafa (Cultural Liaison Officer)
New Staff Member from Term 2 - Nyssa Bradsworth
Hi! I’m Nyssa (she/they), your new School Counsellor, who is here to support the wellbeing of all students. With a compassionate and holistic approach, I provide a safe and inclusive space where students can explore challenges, build emotional resilience, and develop healthy relationships with others and themselves.
With a background in performing arts and music, I understand the power of creative expression in emotional wellbeing. I integrate this alongside somatic work, helping students connect with their emotions, regulate stress, and feel more at home in their bodies.
As someone with lived experience in neurodivergence (AuDHD) and LGBTQIA+ and gender-diversity, I value identity, belonging, and self-acceptance. I love learning about people—their stories, where they come from, and what makes them sparkle. My current special interest is genealogy, uncovering the stories of my ancestors and how they shaped the present.
I also find joy in crystals, being in nature, and, of course, music. Whether students are navigating friendships, managing anxiety, exploring their identity, or seeking support for mental health, I am here to hold space, listen, and guide toward positive growth.
External Wellbeing Supports
Kidshelpline – 1800 55 1800
A free telephone counselling service for young people aged between 5 and 25 years.
Lifeline – 13 11 14
Free, 24/7 crisis support service that anyone can access.
Headspace Collingwood – 9417 3279
Free mental health support service for young people aged 12-25. They also offer a GP service as well as a range of youth focused programs and activities. They are open Monday to Friday 10am – 6pm.
Smiling Mind - smilingmind.com.au/smiling-mind-app
Smiling Mind is a free mindfulness app that has been developed by educations and psychologists.
This app comes highly recommended by the wellbeing team! Use this for at least 10 minutes a day for the best results.
Ask Izzy - Links to Support Services
Ask Izzy is a website that provides families, students and teachers links to support services that offer assistance in a wide range of things such as housing, food, health, money, counselling, etc.
Parentline: - ph: 13 22 89 - Available 8am to midnight, 7 days a week including public holidays
Parentline is a free phone service for parents and carers of children from birth to 18 years old. Thy offer confidential and anonymous counselling and support on parenting issues.
St Vincent De Paul - ph 1800 305 330 - Welfare Assistance Line
Provide emergency relief including food. They open on Monday to Friday, 10.00am-3.00pm.
Your GP
Your family GP will be able to support you on accessing the support you need.