Wellbeing Centre News 

From the Wellbeing Team!

Ashley Oehler 

Student and Wellbeing Coordinator

(Mon-Fri)

Hello, I’m Ash! As the Student Wellbeing Coordinator, I’m dedicated to fostering a safe and inclusive environment here at WSC. Our wellbeing team collaborates to offer support and resources for every student. Feel free to drop by during lunch to meet us and learn more about how we can support you!

Nadia Papagiannopoulos Student Engagement Officer 

(Mon-Fri)

I hold a master’s degree in social work and am dedicated to empowering young people and helping them access and navigate social services. I predominately work with re-engaging students with their education. This is done through classroom support, one-on-one counselling and assisting in workshops. I am committed to fostering supportive environments that reignite students' enthusiasm for learning and building respectful relationships. 

Meaghan Morley 

Mental Health Practitioner

(Mon and Wed) 

As a member of the school wellbeing team, Meaghan collaborates others to foster students’ positive mental health. With degrees in Education, Psychology, and a Masters in Youth Mental Health, Meaghan serves as the mental health practitioner, delivering direct counselling support and early intervention services both individually and in groups. She also coordinates with other services for students with complex needs and enhances mental health promotion and prevention through various programs and strategies in the school.

Pamela Johnson 

Adolescent Health Nurse 

(Tues-Thur)

As the Adolescent Health Nurse, Pamela is dedicated to enhancing the health and wellbeing of our students and the broader community. She focuses on reducing risks for young people and promoting better health outcomes. Pamela supports students by providing referrals and leading workshops.

Fathiah Raihan – Art Therapist/Placement Student 

(Fridays)

A message from the Student Wellbeing Coordinator 

As the holidays approach we say goodbye to term 2 and celebrate being halfway through the school year! 

In term 2, Kingston Youth Services and Hawthorn Football Club have been running the Young Women’s Leadership Program. This program is designed to support young women in gaining new skills, building resilience, and creating new connections. 

Staff celebrated wellbeing week, to remind everyone to put their mental health first. A long term comes with a well needed check in. 

We have a new therapy dog, Kena. Kena belongs to Ms Collins and is here, along with Daisy to keep you comfortable and regulated. Therapy dogs are trained to keep calm and help support our students. When you see them, a friendly reminder to keep calm as we don’t want to scare them. 

As we approach the holidays, wellbeing encourages you to: 

Rest and relax: A long term comes with a deserved break. our body and mind from a long term. 

Stay Active: As cold as it is, getting outside can-do wonders for your physical and mental health. GO for a walk, grab a hot drink, and keep moving!

Connect: In the colder months, it is easy to stay indoors and bundle up. Spending time with people can help us feel more connected.

Ashley Oehler

Wellbeing Coordinator

 Lunch time at Wellbeing 

Kingston Youth Services come and join us once a week to run activities and games. It’s a great way to connect with students and make new friends! Come past and hang out. 

Mondays – Kingston Youth Services join us to bring laughter and fun to your lunchtime. Come along and get involved!

Ice Cream Van

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