Wellbeing Report 

The wellbeing team are very proud to introduce our new KESO Tamara Purcell.  Please feel free to contact Tamara directly or through Wellbeing for any assistance you may need.

"Giinagay (How are you?)

My name is Tamara I am a new Koorie Engagement Support Officer in the Western Melbourne team, and I will be working with your child’s school. I am a proud Yaegl/Gumbaynggirr woman from Maclean NSW, but I have been living in Melbourne for the past 12 years.

I will be working closely with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and their families by supporting engagement in education, promoting positive outcomes and instilling pride in students’ cultural identity. I will also support the whole school community in the celebration and learning of our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, and work to create more culturally inclusive learning environments.

I can support with (but not limited to): 

• Education Support
• Careers and Pathways
• Support Liaising with your School
• Individual Education Plans (IEP)
• Student Support Group Meetings (SSG)
• Re-engagement into School or Alternative Pathways

If you would also like to receive information about news, programs and events for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students please sign up for the mailing list here: https://tinyurl.com/WMKESOnews 

Finally, if you have any questions or need any support with your child’s education feel free to call, message or email using my details below. 

Contact Details

E: Tamara.Purcell@education.vic.gov.au   

P: 03 7005 1956