Wellbeing

The Wellbeing Hub provides support for students, advocating for them, encouraging

and promoting positive social, emotional and educational outcomes.

We work in close collaboration with families and staff, as well as liaising with

external community support organisations.

WHAT WE DO IN WELLBEING

BREAKFAST CLUB

Served daily in the Wellbeing space from 8.00am every morning and offered to all students

WELLBEING LUNCH

Available to all students, lunch items are served each day from our purpose-built

servery window outside the Wellbeing space between 1.25 - 1.50pm

ELVIS - SCHOOL THERAPY DOG

Elvis is a Keldoodle (Kelpie X Poodle) and one of the school therapy dogs here at BSC.

His calm, gentle manner helps to reduce anxiety and stress in students,

as well as enhancing social-emotional skills.

He NEVER refuses a pat so swing by Wellbeing to say hello!

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ONE-ON-ONE COUNSELLING

Facilitated through a Hub referral process

DOCTORS APPOINTMENTS

In partnership with Gippsland Lakes Complete Health, the College runs the Doctors in Secondary Schools (DiSS) Program. Once a week, we have a qualified doctor and nurse onsite conducting appointments in a dedicated clinic. This service is available to all students at no charge and parents/carers are able to also attend appointments.

SCHOOL NURSE

Working in close collaboration with the Wellbeing team, School Nurse, Sophie Brown attends the College two days a week. Sophie’s role is imperative in helping to promote health and raise awareness of the importance of healthy lifestyle choices for all students. She is available to speak with students one-on-one or in a group setting.

AOD (Alcohol & Other Drug) SUPPORT

AOD Youth Outreach run through Gippsland Lakes Complete Health supports young people between the ages of 12-25, and here at the College, we have an AOD worker onsite fortnightly to provide support for alcohol and/or drug use – including vaping. Supports offered include counselling, assistance with withdrawal/reduction of alcohol/other drug use; support if you become involved in the legal system because of alcohol/drug use; information, education and other resources.

SEASONS FOR GROWTH PROGRAM

Seasons for Growth is a small group education program that supports young people to develop the knowledge, skills and attitudes to understand and respond well to experiences of change, loss and grief.

FOR ANY MORE INFORMATION REGARDING ANY OF OUR SERVICES PLEASE CONTACT THE WELLBEING TEAM via wellbeing@bairnsdalesc.vic.edu.au

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IDAHOBIT DAY

(International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Intersexism and Transphobia)

IDAHOBIT Day is celebrated annually to raise awareness of violence and discrimination against lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex, queer, and asexual (LGBTIQA+) people. The day is about promoting equality, acceptance, and respect for all people, regardless of their sexual orientation, gender identity, or sex characteristics.

To celebrate, BSC are planning some fun events on FRIDAY 15th MAY and is inviting all interested students to help them plan activities - see details below:

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SCHOOL NURSE/DOCTOR APPOINTMENTS

BSC is a partner in the Doctors in Secondary Schools Program (DiSS)

and ALL students at the College are able to access medical appointments with a

qualified nurse and doctor in a dedicated clinic located on school grounds.

Currently, Nurse Amy is onsite at the College every Wednesday and available

for any students seeking medical advice.

Amy can also facilitate telehealth appointments with a qualified GP.

There is no cost involved for this service
Parents/carers welcome to attend appointments, or you can come on your own
Student confidentiality is maintained at all times

For anyone wishing to make an appointment or would like more information,

please contact your Hub or Jayne in Wellbeing.

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ParentZone, we provide a supportive space for parents and carers to build on their strengths, develop practical skills, and create positive change within their families.

They offer free parenting groups, workshops, resources and training to all parents and caregivers across the Gippsland region.

TERM 2 – UPCOMING ONLINE COURSES

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