Wellbeing Centre News
Westall Secondary College
From the Wellbeing Team!
A message from the Student Wellbeing Coordinator
Ashley Oehler
Halfway through the year already! Wellbeing has a lot of exciting things coming up in term 3. Our LGBTQIA+ club will be hosting an ‘open day’ to invite students join the club. If you would be interested in this, message Ash on teams and they will send you the details.
If you’re in need of support, there are three ways to get connected:
Speak to your coordinator: When you speak with your coordinator, they will put through a referral, and a member of the team will contact you directly.
Send a message on teams: You can directly Ash (Wellbeing Coordinator) or Nadia (Student Engagement Officer) on teams to book an appointment.
Speak to us in person: Drop in to the wellbeing space and come for a quick chat, we can get you set up.
Holiday tips!
These holidays as always, Wellbeing encourages you to stay connected. Connections are critical for development, boosting confidence and growth. Connect with your family by having dinner together, phone a friend to check in with them.
Rest not rot. Staying on your phone for hours, doom scrolling and binging-watching Netflix can feel good, but your body is just numbing out. This type of passive rest doesn’t work to restore energy. Instead, try to build a routine on the holidays so you can get your holiday homework done and even try to sleep a bit earlier each night.
If you need support on the holidays here are some services that you can connect with:
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
Ashley Oehler
Wellbeing Coordinator
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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