Mentone Girls' Secondary College Newsletter

Wellbeing

Sunday 17 May was IDAHOBIT  - International day against Homophobia, Biphobia, Interphobia and Transphobia. A cause close to our heart at MGSC. 

 

Due to COVID we couldn’t celebrate as we usually would however we asked the students to wear rainbow colours in their online classes on Friday to show their support.

 

We received some amazing photos and artwork. MGSC is a supporter and an ally of the LGBTIQ community and we do not stand for discrimination toward our students.

Some useful facts:

 

30 years ago - on May 17, 1990 - the World Health Organisation removed homosexuality from the Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems. International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Interphobia & Transphobia (IDAHOBIT) celebrates LGBTIQ people globablly, and raise awareness for the work still needed

 75% of LGBTIQ youth experience some form of discrimination.

  • 61% of LGBTIQ youth experience verbal abuse.
  • 19% of f LGBTIQ youth experience physical bullying.
  • Over 39% of LGBTIQ people hide their sexual orientation or gender identity at work.
  • 24.4% of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual people experience depression.
  • 36.2% of Trans Australians experience depression.

compared to 

  • 6.8% off the general population who experience depression.

https://www.idahobit.org.au/

 

We stand with you. 

Be true. 

Be brave. 

Be proud.

Further resources: 

 

https://www.minus18.org.au/ for students

https://pflagaustralia.org.au/ for parents

Wellbeing referrals

Students can continue to access Wellbeing support from our qualified practitioners. Referrals can be made through emailing the relevant Student Manager:

  • Year 7   BCGH  Deborah McKay
  • Year 7   ADEF   Petra Witt
  • Year 8   ACE (1st half of G)  Steve Williams
  • Year 8   BDF (2nd half of G)  Mel Erwin
  • Year 9   EFGH   Phil Hull
  • Year 9   ABCD   Amanda O'Hara
  • Year 10  A-K  Emma Colmanet
  • Year 10  L-Z  Dolores Doran
  • Year 11  A - L  Leah Liakos
  • Year 11  M- Z     Jackie Matthews
  • Year 12   A – Mcrae   Tess Molina
  • Year 12   Modra - Z     Clare Selir

         

Resources for Anxious Teens and Children:

Help Lines:

24-HOUR TELEPHONE COUNSELLING - If you need to talk to someone call:

  • Lifeline on 13 11 14
  • Kids Helpline on 1800 551 800
  • Suicide Call Back Service on 1300 659 467
  • Headspace 1800 650 890
  • Beyond Blue 1300 22 4636

ONLINE COUNSELLING: