Student Well-Being Support

University High School’s wellbeing team provides short-term mental health support as well as practical strategies to students to help maintain a positive mindset.  

We understand school can be difficult for our students - so it is important that we take care of ourselves not only physically, but emotionally and mentally. 

During the holidays, school wellbeing staff will not be available. However there are a range of resources and organisations to support mental health and wellbeing that can be accessed online, via phone and in-person.  A detailed list of services is attached, and short summary is below:

• Your regular GP who can provide referrals to services and a mental health plan
• Headspace
• Kids Helpline ph. 1800 55 1800
• Beyond Blue
• 1800 RESPECT (ph. 1800 737 732) - for family and sexual violence support
• Orange Door - for family violence support
• Drummond Street Services 

Below are the contact details for the Wellbeing Team who can be accessed during school term time:

Laura Marks: Student Services Leader 

9347-2022

laura.marks@education.vic.gov.au

Melissa Goodger: Learning Specialist - Differentiation and Responsive Teaching (Students with Additional Needs)

9347-2022

melissa.goodger@education.vic.gov.au

Alicia Bond: Mental Health Practitioner

9347-2022

alicia.bond@education.vic.gov.au

Dexter Kernich-Drew: Community Liaison Engagement Officer 

9347-2022

dexter.kernich-drew@education.vic.gov.au

Timothy Lee: Middle School Student Wellbeing Counsellor

9347-2022

timothy.lee2@education.vic.gov.au

Caitlin Croucher: Senior School Student Wellbeing Counsellor

9347-2022

caitlin.croucher@education.vic.gov.au

Karina Lee: Student Wellbeing Counsellor/Youth Worker

9347-2022

karina.lee@education.vic.gov.au