Student Support

Introducing the Student Support Team

The Student Support Team has recently expanded with three new staff members starting at Mount Beauty Secondary College. These roles compliment the work being managed by and leadership roles already filled by Mitch Harris and Sarah Laidlaw. The Student Support page will be regularly included in the weekly newsletter with health tips, wellbeing news and other important information. 

First up, we are introducing Tyrone. 

Student Support Mentor 

My name is Tyrone and I am new to the role of Student Support Mentor at Mount Beauty Secondary College. I am available at school, on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, and am looking forward to building programs that support young people to feel connected at school. A little bit about me is that I have worked in a variety of roles engaging people of all ages, and I have recently completed my Master’s in Rehabilitation Counselling and Mental Health. I am eager to engage with students and staff, so watch this space for activities in the future. 

Introducing Leah

Secondary School Nurse

• The Secondary School Nurse Program (SSNP) aims to promote the health and wellbeing of young people and reduce negative health outcomes and risk taking behaviours. 
• The SSNP supports the school community in addressing contemporary health and social issues facing young people and their families through health promotion, education, consultation and referral. 

We encourage parents and carers to view the department’s mental health and wellbeing toolkit, which offers guidance to help you support your child’s mental health and wellbeing at home, and advice on working with Mount Beauty Secondary College if you have concerns. 

We encourage you to reach out for any support.

Leah O’Neil:  leah.oneil@education.vic.gov.au 

Pip, who is the new Mental Health Practitioner, will be introduced in a future newsletter. Stay tuned.