Mental health support

For parents seeking support during the school holidays – Help is available

Visit your local GP
headspace Counselling: Parents or students can call or walk in to their local headspace centre.
eheadspace, online and phone counselling for young people aged 12 to 25 and their families: 1800 650 890 www.headspace.org.au/eheadspace
Kids Helpline, online and phone counselling for young people aged 5 to 25: 1800 551 800 www.kidshelpline.com.au
Parentline, counselling and support for parents and carers: 13 22 89 https://services.dffh.vic.gov.au/parentline
National Medicare Mental Health Support make a free call to 1800 595 212 between 8:30am – 5pm weekdays (except public holidays)
Lifeline, crisis support and suicide prevention for all Australians: 13 11 14 www.lifeline.org.au
Beyond Blue, online and phone support service for individuals experiencing depression and anxiety and their families: 1300 224 636 www.beyondblue.org.au (including translated resources to help parents and families support young people’s mental health).
Head to Help, digital mental health resources from Australian organisations: 1800 595 212 www.headtohelp.org.au/
Suicide Call Back Service, online, phone and video counselling for anyone affected by suicidal thoughts: 1300 659 467 www.suicidecallbackservice.org.au
contacting 000 if you are in an emergency, or at immediate risk of harm to yourself or others

Click the link for local Colac Otway Food Access and Support.

13 12 78 (5pm to 9am Monday to Friday, 24 hours on weekends and public holidays)

1800 015 188(24 hours a day, 7 days a week)

Colac 1800 312 820

Date	Event
18/8	Book Week - Dress up and parade
27/08	Life Ed - Yr5/6
04/09	Fathers Day breakfast
04/09	SSGs
05/09	Curriculum Day - no students onsite
11/09	P-2 Sleepover
11/09	R U OK Day
19/09	World Gratitude Day
19/09	Final Day of Term 3, 2:15pm finish

Important Dates