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Please find a link to the Vic Gov website that has mental health support, resources and advice available for students and families to access over the school holidays: Mental health supports for students over school holidays | vic.gov.au
The fOrT Youth Hub is a fun, safe and exciting place for all young people, aged between 12 and 25 years to attend and hang out with friends, with the amazing skate park located just outside. The fort is open 4-6pm most nights for free food and supports. Information on activities and open times are available on - https://www.facebook.com/fortgeelong
Address: Crn Melbourne and St Georges Rd, Norlane VIC 3214
Our Inclusion Team
Inclusive Practices Learning Specialist: Paige Karamatic
Located in the Red Building
Monday - Friday
Paige.Karamatic@education.vic.gov.au
Inclusion Support: Leanne Meyer
Located in the Red Building
Monday - Friday
Leanne.Meyer@education.vic.gov.au
Health Promotion Nurse: Lisa Cooper
Located in the Purple/Grey building
Monday & Tuesday
Lisa.Cooper2@education.vic.gov.au
Engagement and Wellbeing Co-ordinator: Jorja Mathieson
Located in Purple/Grey Building
Monday-Friday
Jorja.Mathieson@education.vic.gov.au
Mental Health Practitioner: Maddison Zeinstra
Located in the Purple/Grey Building
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday
Maddison.Zeinstra@education.vic.gov.au
Mental Health Practitioner: Joey O'Shea
Located in Purple/Grey Building
Tuesday
Johanna.Oshea@education.vic.gov.au
Chaplain: Sarah Burns
Located in Purple/Grey Building
Monday-Wednesday
Sarah.Burns7@education.vic.gov.au
Barwon Community Legal Service:
Located in the Purple/Grey Building
Mondays & Fridays
whcschoollawyer@barwoncommunitylegal.org.au
"We are here to help students understand their legal rights and responsibilities."
Koorie Engagement Support Officer: Sarah Upton
0421 780 718
Sarah.Upton@education.vic.gov.au
Sarah is a proud Gunditjmara woman who has been living in beautiful Wadawurrung country for 4 years and has been involved in the education system for several years as a generalist teacher. She has always been passionate about Koorie students achieving high outcomes during their education journey. Sarah feels fortunate to be working as a Koorie Engagement Support Officer (KESO) within her local Aboriginal community. She is a lifelong learner and firmly believe that education is essential to building solid foundations to empower students and their families have a voice and allow them to make positive independent strong choices to benefit them in the future which will allow them to feel like they can be the best version of themselves and contribute to society in a positive manner.
Supports
Headspace Geelong – 5222 6690, www.headspace.org.au/headspace-centres/geelong/
Bellarine Community Health – 1800 007 224, https://www.bch.org.au/services/all-services/youth-services
Lifeline – Call 13 11 14 for this free Australia-wide crisis support service which operates 24 hours a day, 7 days per week OR TEXT: 0477 13 11 14 between 6pm – 12am, 7 nights a week.
Kids Help Line – Call 1800 55 1800 for free counselling and advice for young people between the ages of 5 and 25.
Headspace – eHeadspace is the National Youth Mental Health Foundation providing early intervention mental health services to 12-25 year olds. (Open 9am-1am everyday)
Reachout – Visit their website for information, tools and support for young people with mental health issues.
Alcohol and Drug Foundation – Free health advice for young people on alcohol and drug use, including mental health.
Beyond Blue – 1300 22 4636 https://beyondblue.org.au (Phone support all day, every day. Online support 3pm-12am every day).
Suicide Callback Service – 1300 659 467. Phone support all day, every day, and follow-up calls.
Good self-care practices are important in taking care of ourselves and our mental health. Remember, it is ok to ask for help. Take care of yourself and each other, and do not hesitate to reach out to a member of our wellbeing team in our school community if you need some additional support.