Child Safety / Pastoral Wellbeing

The Orange Door

Our school cares about the safety and wellbeing of our students and their families. Sometimes things at home or in a relationship are not OK or families can be worried about the wellbeing of their children or young people. 

The Orange Door can help you to get the support you need, quickly and easily. It’s free and you don’t need a referral.

The Orange Door can help families. They provide support for concerns with parenting, relationships, and family violence. 

The Orange Door is a free intake and assessment service for: 

• families requiring support for their child or young person’s wellbeing or development 

• families needing parenting support 

• young, isolated, or unsupported families 

• individuals and families experiencing family violence 

• adults using family violence 

• young people using violence in the home. 

If you contact The Orange Door, they can help by: 

• working with you to identify the help and support you need 

• supporting you with the wellbeing and development of your child or young person 

• helping you make a safety plan if someone is making you feel unsafe 

• connecting you to services that can help like counselling, accommodation, mental health and drug and alcohol services, parenting support groups, services for children, financial help, or legal assistance 

• supporting you to access funding for basic living expenses and some other costs 

• supporting you to change abusive or controlling behaviour. 

Each Orange Door location across Victoria has their own phone number and email. Students and their families can also visit their local Orange Door in person for support, Monday to Friday, 9am - 5pm for support. No appointment is needed. 

To find your local service, see: The Orange Door – Support near you. 

How schools connect with The Orange Door 

Our school might talk to a student and/or their family about The Orange Door. We might encourage them to contact their local The Orange Door to get advice and help if needed. Ideally, a student and/or their family will get in touch with The Orange Door to seek advice and support. 

Sometimes, schools might make a referral to The Orange Door without the student or their family’s knowledge or consent. 

Schools will do this if: 

• informing a student and/or family increases the risk to their safety or wellbeing 

• not linking a student to support increases the risk of their safety and wellbeing. 

You can learn more about: 

• The Orange Door and how they can help you and your family here. 

• how our school keeps our students safe by reading our Child Safety Code of Conduct.

Whole School Procedure:

We are responsible for our own choices.

How can we model this skill?

1. Stop – Take a moment before acting.  
2. Know the Choices – Think about the different options available.  
3. Consider the Consequences – Ask, "What might happen if I choose this?"  
4. Choose the Best Option – Pick the choice that is safe, kind, and responsible.  
5. Learn from the Result – Think about what happened and what can be learned for next time. 

Attendance

Whole school Attendance: 88.72%

Shout Out - Students Attendance

A big 'shout out' to the following students for their great attendance so far this term:-

Lotte B, Quinn B, Koby F, Flynn G, Sophia H, Harry P, Essie C, Skyla G, Bella K, Jaxon W, Cameron K and Atticus M.

A great, consistent effort!  Congratulations!

Child Safety

At all times, the ongoing safety and well-being of all children and young people will be the primary focus of care and decision-making, with particular attention paid to the most vulnerable children, including Aboriginal children, children from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds, children with a disability, children who are unable to live at home, international students, and students of diverse sexuality.

To create and maintain a safe environment and nurturing culture, CES Ltd and St Joseph's Primary School will actively and continually develop and review all policies, processes and practices, informed and responsive to legislation and evidence.

The St Joseph's Primary, Quarry Hill Child Safety, Student Behaviours, Duty of Care, Complaints Management and Enrolment Policies and Procedures are available from the St Joseph's Website: www.sjquarryhill.catholic.edu.au

Thank you for your support with Pastoral Wellbeing at St Joseph’s.

Please contact Elise Nally, Mel Worme (Family Support) or Mel Ryan (Mental Health in Schools) with any questions or queries about your child’s wellbeing.

Elise Nally, Pastoral Wellbeing Leader