Student and Staff Wellbeing

Canine Comprehension

Canine Comprehension will be commencing in week 1 of term 1 for 2024.

Each term will host an 8 week program with students.

The Wellbeing team are excited to announce that the Primary sub-school will have George and Judy return to JSA after their amazing work with us last year!

The primary students will have weekly visits from George and Judy on Thursdays.

Our prep classes will begin their participation in the program from Week 3.

Selected students from the Middle and Secondary sub-schools will be working with a new team.

Victor is a Toy Poodle and his human's name is Mini.

We are looking forward to getting to know them and are excited to see the amazing work that they do with our selected middle and secondary students.

Meet the Wellbeing Team

The Wellbeing team work collaboratively with the Assistant Principal Stephanie Torchia to embed a Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) within our school. Some of the supports that the Wellbeing team have in place at JSA are listed below.

Support Services

Food Relief

We understand that the increased cost of living has had a large impact on the community. There are lots of people who are now finding it challenging and are struggling to afford some of the basic essentials. 

If you or someone you know are having a tough time, there are supports available!

Foodbank Victoria

The Foodbank Victoria website provides the option to find food relief services across the state of Victoria for those who may need it.

For more information, click on the link below.

Kids Helpline is a 24/7 free counselling service available by phone call, online chat or email available specifically for children from 5 – 25 years old.

You can call 1800 55 1800 or click the link below the access the website and click on the 'Get Help' tab for more information.

The Circle

Designed for ‘Neurodivergence’, 'My Circle' by Kids Helpline allows 12 – 25 year olds talk about their experiences around Autism, ADHD, sensory issues and more. Supported by Kids Helpline counsellors, the free, private, safe and confidential social platform allows 12 – 25 year olds talk to other young people going through challenges similar to them. 

Click the link below for more information about 'My Circle'.

Their free telephone and online counselling service is open 24/7 for everyone in Australia. No matter who you are, or how you're feeling, reach out to their free counselling services for support and they'll point you in the right direction so you can get the help you need.

You can call 1300 224 636 for support or click the link below to access the Beyond Blue website and click on the 'get support' tab for information.

Not sure what support you need? Click the link below and complete the 'Mental Health check-in' survey.