Wellbeing
A reminder to the school community that these mental health resources, services and support organisations are available.
Beyond BlueBeyond
Blue works to increase community awareness of depression, anxiety and related substance misuse disorders. The website has an extensive collection of downloadable resources. Beyond Blue’s information line can refer you to relevant services – phone 1300 224 636.
The Black Dog Institute raises awareness about depression and bipolar disorder. It works to improve diagnosis, treatment and community understanding of these conditions. The website has professional support and services for clinicians.
Children of Parents with a Mental Illness (COPMI)
This organisation helps children whose parents have a mental illness. The website has resources for professionals working with these children and for family members. It also has links to other mental health services for adults and children.
This website provides access to trusted, relevant mental health care services, online programs and resources. Whether you want to improve your overall sense of wellbeing or you need help with something that’s concerning you, Head to Health can help you find the support that most suits your needs.
Headspace is the National Youth Mental Health Foundation. It has centres throughout Australia providing support, information and advice to young people aged 12-25 years.
PANDA has a helpline providing information and support for people affected by postnatal and antenatal depression. The number is 1300 726 306 (Monday-Friday, 9am-7.30pm AEST/AEDT). The website also has a range of resources including perinatal anxiety and depression fact sheets to help people understand and cope with these conditions.
SANE Australia runs education and other programs to improve the lives of people living with mental illness, their family and friends. The website has information on a range of mental health topics. Support is available through online chat or by calling the helpline – 1800 18 SANE (7263). There are also discussion forums where you can connect with others in a safe, anonymous environment.
THIS WAY UP provides evidence-based, online treatment programs for anxiety and depression. The programs are based on cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) principles and include courses on pregnancy, postnatal mental health, mindfulness, insomnia, worry, stress, depression, chronic pain and wellbeing. All THIS WAY UP courses are free when prescribed by a health professional. The site also features a range of free coping and resilience tools to tackle feelings of stress, anxiety, and low mood.
This is a national initiative focusing on depression in youth. It provides useful information for young people and their parents and carers, including how to get help and several fact sheets on anxiety and stress.
OUR WELLBEING TEAM
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Kirsten Bakker | Michelle Beirouti | Jarryd Brand | Myriam Camilleri |
Years 7-10 | Years 7-12 | Years 7-10 | Years 7-10 |
Student Counsellor | Student Wellbeing Coordinator | Student Counsellor | Student Counsellor |
Mon, Tue, Wed | Mon to Thu | Mon to Fri | Mon, Thu, Fri |
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Melissa Donegan | Erin Gooding | Claudia Tymms | Ben Wilson |
Years 11-12 | Years 7-12 | Years 11-12 | Years 7-10 |
Mental Health Practitioner | Programs Coordinator | Mental Health Practitioner | Youth Worker |
Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri | Tue, Thu, Fri | Mon to Fri | Mon to Fri |