Wellbeing
Student Wellbeing Team
The Student Wellbeing Team, along with all NSC staff, are dedicated to supporting the health and wellbeing of every student. Our team members are experienced and passionate about helping students deal with various challenges, including:
- Social, emotional, and behavioural difficulties
- Family issues
- Grief and loss
- School avoidance
- Mental health concerns
- School-related stress
- Child safety issues, such as family violence
- Suicidal thoughts and self-harm.
Wellbeing Centre
Our Wellbeing Centre is a safe and welcoming place where students can seek help and access support services, including counsellors, psychologists, social workers, and other health professionals.
Support services available include:
- Collaboration with students, parents, teachers, and school leaders for positive results
- Short-term counselling
- Risk assessments to identify if further support is needed, including safety plans
- Referrals to community services, such as mental health professionals and family support
- Incident reporting
- Health education and promotion activities
- Early intervention programs
- Engagement in school wide initiatives that support student wellbeing.
Referring to the Wellbeing Team
- For Students: You can reach out to the Student Wellbeing Team by emailing wellbeing@norwood.vic.edu.au or visiting the Student Wellbeing Centre at the back of the M building.
- For Parents: You can request an appointment for your child by contacting their Year Level Coordinator or Head of Year Level via phone or email.
The Student Wellbeing Team understands that some students and parents may choose to seek professional support outside the school setting. In such cases, the team values working collaboratively with external services and encourages open communication among the student and parents/guardians to ensure the necessary support is put in place.
