Promoting Student Wellbeing
Mental Health Practitioner
My name is Tanya and I have recently started working at VUSC as the Mental Health Practitioner. I am a qualified registered psychiatric nurse, with experience working with young people suffering from mental health difficulties.
I provide support for young people by counselling, mental state examinations, risk assessment, safety planning, develop effective coping strategies, liaise with additional supports for ongoing continuity of care, psychoeducation and collaboration with families.
Referrals can be made through the Student Wellbeing team. My working days are Tuesday to Thursday, and I will be working at both campuses. I am very excited to start my journey at VUSC and look forward to meeting and working with you all!
Tanya Nguyen
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RRRR Program
VUSC is implementing the Rights, Resilience and Respectful Relationships program, which is a primary prevention initiative to reduce family violence through promoting and modelling respect, positive attitudes and behaviours. If you are experience family violence, or would like information or support, please visit the site below or call 1800RESPECT.
https://www.vic.gov.au/family-violence-statewide-support-services
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Mental Health Services and Support
The school community is welcome to access these services for mental health support:
Headspace
https://www.coronavirus.vic.gov.au/mentalhealthhub
https://www.foodbank.org.au/?state=vic
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