Wellbeing
The Orange Door
Marlborough 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 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 Responding and Reporting Obligations Policy
Justin Coulson parenting session: Better ways to build boundaries with your kids
An insightful parent education session presented by well-known parenting expert Dr Justin Coulson.
Carrots and Sticks, is a thought-provoking presentation that dismantles traditional discipline methods and reveals powerful, positive parenting strategies.
In this presentation you will;
- Discover the ineffectiveness of punishment and rewards: Learn why these common tactics can backfire and hinder your child’s development.
- Explore science-backed alternatives: Gain practical tools and techniques for guiding your child’s behaviour without resorting to punishment or bribery.
- Empower yourself with positive parenting skills: Build a more harmonious and connected relationship with your child through effective communication and collaboration.
This session is for you if you want to:
- Move beyond outdated discipline methods.
- Foster positive behaviour in your child.
- Create a more peaceful and joyful home environment.
- Connect with other parents seeking positive parenting solutions.
- Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from a renowned parenting expert and gain valuable insights for raising happy, confident children.
Register HERE
Maroondah Lift Project
The Maroondah Lift Project is a free, 10-week evidence-based mental health and wellbeing program for the Maroondah community.
A range of groups will commence from Sunday 12 July 2026, with weekly videos featuring simple, science-backed tips from Neuroscience, Positive Psychology, and Lifestyle Medicine.
Join our online program as an individual, family, or community group, or attend one of the face-to-face events at local venues. This program is available to Maroondah residents and is suitable for ages 8 and above.
Maroondah City Council: Children and Families Newsletter - May 2026
Marlborough's Wellbeing Hub is also just a click away for more parent and carer wellbeing resources.
Jenelle Seregin
Mental Health and Wellbeing Leader
