Wellbeing Centre News
Westall Secondary College
From the Wellbeing Team!
A message from the Student Wellbeing Coordinator
Ashley Oehler
Term 2 has been a great time! Congratulations to our year 7 students who completed the Breath Circle Program. It was great to see you all participate and engage in deep breathing exercises to calm yourselves. We loved having you here.
Wellbeing runs 3 lunch time programs a week! Here is what’s on for term 2:
Monday – Drop-in session. Games and activities.
Tuesday – LGBTQIA+ club. Creating a safe space for young people.
Thursday – Chess Club. Learn to master the skill.
For any students interested in joining our LGBTQIA+ club, please note that you need to speak with Ash or Ms Pamela before you join. This is so we can keep the club as safe as possible. It’s a very short and easy-going conversation.
We are also going to have an ‘open day’ for the club if you want to have a glimpse of what it is like. Message Ash on teams for details!
Ashley Oehler
Wellbeing Coordinator
CHESS Club
Chess Club is run by our student engagement officer, Konstantina Papagiannopoulos who aims to help reduce stress for the students by creating a space for mindfulness. Chess is known to enhance memory, reduce anxiety and improves attention spans. All year levels are welcome.
Helpful Contacts
Emergency: 000
Kids Help Line: 1800 55 1800
Headspace: Call a counsellor - 1800 650 890
Headspaces online support options: https://headspace.org.au/online-and-phone-support/
Beyond Blue: Call a counsellor - 1300 22 4636
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 I 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 with 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.
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