Wellbeing

As we approach the end of another term, the wellbeing team would like to take a moment to express our heartfelt gratitude for your ongoing support and partnership. Your involvement and encouragement make a significant difference in our students' educational journey.

Important Announcements

• Wellbeing Week: We are excited to announce that Wellbeing Week will take place in week 2 of term 4. This will be a wonderful opportunity for our students to engage in activities that promote mental and emotional wellbeing.

Celebrations

We have had a vibrant end to the term filled with activities focused on mental health and engagement:

• R U Ok? Day: We celebrated this important day with a coffee van for staff before school, and a Dandee Donuts van at recess for both staff and students. It was a delightful way to foster community and conversation.

• Headspace Booth: During lunchtime on R U Ok? Day, our students had the opportunity to engage with representatives from Headspace which allowed our young people to chat about their mental health in a friendly and informal setting.

• Metro Trains Workshop: Our Year 9 students participated in a workshop on Rail Awareness & Safety Education, preparing them for their City School week.

• Institute for Social Neuroscience Workshops: Over the past four weeks during pastoral care, our Year 11 VM class benefited from workshops focusing on stress management, performance anxiety, mindfulness for performance, and creating routines for consistent performance.  These were facilitated by 2 sports psychologists from ISN who support the St Kilda Football Club at the Danny Frawley Centre.

These activities highlight our commitment to fostering a supportive and enriching environment for our students.

As we continue to focus on the wellbeing and academic growth of our students, please keep an eye out for updates regarding upcoming events and initiatives in the new term. Your involvement is key to our success!  Together, we can create a nurturing environment where our children can thrive.

Thank you for being an integral part of our school community.  We look forward to what the next term will bring!

Warm regards

Kerri Haworth

Director of Wellbeing

Meet the Semester 2 Wellbeing Team

Kerri Haworth               Nella Foley                      Nicole Huang                   Donna Hurst

Director of                       Mental Health                 Counsellor                         Counsellor       

Wellbeing                        Practitioner

Daniel Ferdinands         Jane O'Callaghan          Zee Lim                            Jade Duran

Youth Engagement         Youth Worker                   Provisional                       Provisional 

Officer                                 Les Twentyman              Psychologist                    Psychologist

                                              Foundation

We are also supporting the following tertiary students to complete their placement hours for their various courses being undertaken through numerous universities and institutes which includes, but not limited to, Masters of Counselling.   Chelt.Sec’s support of their placements ensures that there is a continued and sustained growth of qualified professionals entering the field of mental health support work.  Their contribution to the team and their support of our students is highly valued.

                                            Ronald Zhang                Doris Dai

                      Michaela Liu                    Glenda Li                        Aarti Srivastava             

                                             Siya Narayan                  Julieta Rosales     

Wellbeing Contact Form

Contact our Cheltenham Secondary College Wellbeing team directly with any concerns or issues and one of the team will get back to you. The form can be accessed here.

Helpful Contacts

Headspace

http://www.headspace.org.au/

Headspace Centres can be a one-stop shop for all young people who just need some help with everyday stuff or wellbeing and physical health. 

Kids Helpline

https://kidshelpline.com.au/

Kids Helpline is across Australia, it is free, private and confidential 24/7. Mainly for young people aged 5 to age 25.

Call them on.. 1800 55 1800

Lifeline

https://www.lifeline.org.au/

Provides all Australians everywhere experiencing a personal crisis allowing 24-hour support. Call them on.. 13 11 14

Beyond Blue

https://www.beyondblue.org.au/

Provides information and support which helps tackle head-on the effects of mental health issues no matter where or what age. 

Call them on.. 1300 22 4636

Parentline

https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/serviceprofiles/parentline-service

Fantastic service for parents and carers of young children from a few days of age all the way up to 18-year-olds. This service offers counselling and support which is confidential and anonymous on all issues around parenting.  Call them on...13 22 89.