Wellbeing
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
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.
SHARK CAGE PROGRAM
The Shark Cage Program is a small group for young women who want to build confidence, strengthen their self-worth, and learn practical skills for navigating friendships, relationships, and everyday life.
ELVIS - SCHOOL THERAPY DOG
Have you met Elvis yet? He is a Keldoodle (Kelpie x Poodle) and one of the wonderful school therapy dogs here at BSC. Elvis has a remarkably calm and gentle manner.
His presence on campus helps to reduce anxiety, lower stress levels, and enhance
vital social-emotional skills for our students. He is always ready for affection and NEVER refuses a pat! Next time you need a breather or a quick lift, swing by the Wellbeing
office to say a quick hello to Elvis.
FOR ANY MORE INFORMATION REGARDING ANY OF OUR SERVICES
PLEASE CONTACT THE WELLBEING TEAM via
8466-wellbeing@schools.vic.edu.au
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Over 1.1 million people in Australia are living with an eating disorder; countless others are dissatisfied with their bodies. Less than a third of those living with an eating disorder receive treatment or support. Butterfly is here to help.
FREE WEBINAR for PARENTS/CARERS - RAISING BODYKIND TEENS
About this Session
Adolescence is a time of rapid physical, emotional and social development. Bodies change, peer influence intensifies and young people are increasingly exposed to powerful messages about appearance, weight and worth. Raising BodyKind Teens is a practical session designed to help parents and caregivers understand body image influences during adolescence and build confidence in how to support their teen's body image during this time. The session explores the impact of puberty, comparisons, social media and online environments and everyday language and behaviours, while providing BodyKind strategies for the home. Importantly, the session also supports parent to recognise when concerns may be moving beyond typical teenage behaviour and to understand what to do next.
FACILITATOR – Kate McGill
Kate is an Accredited Practicing Dietitian, Nutritionist, and Body Image Coach with a passion for helping people to develop healthy, positive relationships with food and their bodies. She facilitates Butterfly's education sessions to students, parents, and educators, and works as a dietitian in Butterfly’s Next Steps program, supporting individuals in recovery from eating disorders. Alongside her work with Butterfly, Kate runs her own nutrition and body image coaching practice, where she empowers clients to make lasting, healthy changes. As a mum to a tween and teen she understands the real-life challenges parents face and brings both professional expertise and personal insight to her work.
By the end of the session, parents and caregivers will have:
- A clear understanding of the main influences on adolescent body image, including puberty, social media, and societal messaging
- Insight into ways to support the physical and emotional changes of puberty in BodyKind ways
- An understanding of how to support teens to be more BodyKind, including comparing less, appreciating differences, focusing on function over appearance, using language which is kind and not linking weight to worth
- Greater confidence in recognising early warning signs that a young person may be struggling with body image or their relationship with food or physical activity
- Ideas for supportive conversations when concerns arise, including when a teen is worried about a friend
Information about referral pathways and resoruces available for parents, including how Butterfly can help.
SESSION DETAILS
Thursday 6th August 2026 (7.00 – 8.30pm)
Register - Event Registration
For more information visit: Support for Eating Disorders and Body Image Issues | Butterfly Foundation
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PAT CRONIN FOUNDATION VIOLENCE PREVENTION PRESENTATIONS
As part of the Bairnsdale Secondary Colleges commitment to student safety and wellbeing we have invited the Pat Cronin Foundation to present to our Year 7,8 and 9 students on Wednesday August 12th.
These violence-prevention presentations help secondary students to recognise risk, regulate emotion and take responsibility for their choices. The presentations will run over one class session and will be added to each student's Compass schedule. Please see attached poster for more Information.
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ParentZone Eastern provides resources for parents, carers, and professionals in the Eastern Region. We offer a range of in-person and online parent education programs.
Our programs are not one-size-fits-all, many are co-designed with parents to reflect their needs, challenges, and strengths. Because every child is unique and responds to different parenting approaches, each program is tailored to support families effectively.
All our programs are free of charge. Find out more on our website.
UPCOMING :
CALM PARENTING
- Are you tired of all the yelling – yours and theirs?
- Do you feel like you’re reacting to behaviours rather than having planned strategies
- Do you and your kids talk?
- Do you have fun together?
- Do you have difficulties with increasing school participation?
Do your children have behaviours that you find challenging?
If you answered yes to any of these questions, please join us for this parenting program and meet other parents.
When: Thursdays 30 July – 3 September 2026 (6 online sessions)
Time: 6.30 – 8.00pm
Where: Online via Zoom
Cost: FREE (bookings essential)
Register: Tickets for 2026 T3 Calm Parenting evening
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Are you finding it difficult navigating your children’s feelings and behaviour after separation? Come along and gain practical skills to help you and your children build strong, positive connections. Share experiences and connect with other parents in similar situations. Would you like to:
- Learn how to support your children through separation and family changes?
- Discover effective ways to manage both your emotions and theirs?
- Develop communication skills that will benefit both you and your children, now and in the future?
- Create strategies for managing your child’s behaviour with understanding and patience?
Explore self-care techniques to help you navigate this challenging period with strength and resilience?
When: Wednesdays 4th August – 2nd September 2026 (6 sessions)
Time: 1.00 – 3.00pm
Where: Online
Cost: FREE (bookings essential)
Register: PARENTING AFTER SEPARATION TERM 3, 2026
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------POSITIVE PARENTING STRATEGIES: Self-Care for Challenging Times
Presented by Parentzone in collaboration with PRONIA
- Does your home sometimes feel like a battleground?
- Are you feeling discouraged or overwhelmed?
- Are you juggling work, parenting and life with no time for yourself?
Did you know that your children will learn about healthy life boundaries and self-care by observing you (no pressure!)?
Parenting is one of the toughest jobs you will ever do, with many challenges that can feel overwhelming at times. It is normal for parents to feel many of these emotions and you are not alone. These sessions will explore how to create space and practice self-care so that it does not feel like another thing to add to your “To Do” list.
NOTE: These parenting sessions are general in nature and seek to create an environment where parents are learning from one another. We aim to equip parents with transferrable knowledge and skills.
When: TBA
Time: 12.15 – 1.30pm
Cost: FREE (Bookings essential)
Register: 2026 T3 Positive Parenting Strategies - Self-Care for Challenging Times
Podcasts for parents, carers and those who support others with their parenting. The ParentZone Teams are delighted to bring you TWELVE ParentZone Pods for you and the families you support. Each Pod identifies and explores common issues parents bring to our parenting groups and offers strategies to try in these situations.
PODCAST SERIES 1
Episode 1: Family Meetings
Episode 2: Dealing with Anxiety
Episode 3: Sibling Rivalry
Episode 4: Getting Children to Listen
Episode 5: How to Respond to Kids’ Behaviour
Episode 6: How to Stop Yelling at your Kids
PODCAST SERIES 2
Episode 1: Positive Discipline
Episode 2: School Refusal
Episode 3: Parenting our Teenagers
Episode 4: Meltdowns vs Tantrums
Episode 5: Couples Parenting Together
Episode 6: Dads Parenting Today
ParentZone Pods can be found on our website (ParentZone Pods - Anglicare Victoria) or via Apple and Spotify