Student Wellbeing
Child Mental Health Counselling Services
Inglewood and District Health Services (IDHS) have contacted the College to inform them of the Child Mental Health Counselling Services on offer.
Child Mental Health Counselling is a short-term, evidenced-based mental health service for children up to and at 13 years of age presenting with mental health disorders. This includes children who have, or are at risk of developing a mental health, childhood behavioral or emotional disorder. Children aged 13-15 can be seen by this service.
Referrals to Child Mental Health Counselling must be made by the child’s GP, psychiatrist or pediatrician. The Australian Government Department of Health funds this service, and it is free of charge.
The service currently visits the Charlton Campus of East Wimmera Health Service.
If you would like any further information, please contact Jess McGurk at the College or speak with your GP.
ADHD Awareness Month
is celebrated every October to raise awareness of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), a neurodevelopmental disorder that affects 1 in 20 Australians.
While we are seeing more awareness there continues to be myths, misinformation and stigma that negatively impact the lives of people with ADHD (also known as ADHDers).
This includes barriers to access accurate information, timely diagnosis, treatment, support and accommodations. So this October needs to be about more than just awareness. It is a time to debunk stigma, improve community understanding and build acceptance of ADHD.
It is also an opportunity to spotlight the experiences, achievements and contributions of ADHDers in Australia, and around the world.
https://www.adhdaustralia.org.au/about-adhd/