Student Services : Wellbeing
Each newsletter the wellbeing team shares information about upcoming events, resources, and other services. Stay tuned!
This week the Student Wellbeing team is pleased to share that we are running a Youth Mental Health First Aid training course for parents and carers on Monday 20th May
and encourage you to complete an expression of interest if you would like to take part. Working with parents and carers is something our team is passionate about – we look forward to sharing more events and opportunities with you over the course of the year.
A toast to toast!
The Breakfast Club crew continues to grow this year and, as always, we welcome all students to join us. We meet twice a week to share a delicious breakfast, washed down with a milo and the age-old debate… Vegemite: yay or nay? Breakfast club runs on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8:30am in Room C6.
Tuning into Teens (TINT)
We are currently accepting expressions of interest to gauge interest in the TINT parenting program. TINT teaches parents/carers how to work with their own and their children’s emotions in ways that help them to remain close and keep communicating. By practising these skills, families are less likely to experience conflict and young people are more likely to talk to their parents openly about the challenging issues they face.
Community Resources
Details: This is primarily a student-led initiative, with guidance and support available from Mental Health Foundation Australia. This program will give voice to our youth participants, offering you the opportunity to take the lead in planning, organising, and actively engage in activities and projects that promote better mental health and wellbeing among young Australians.
You may choose to join this program with various levels of commitment, for example as a casual participant, or apply for a leadership role within the program. Being in a leadership position means you will be actively involved in the planning/coordination of activities.
Who: This program is open to all youth in Australia between the ages 16-25.
When: Applications close 31st May, 2024
Weekly programs at The Hub, Northland
Details: We have programs and services which support young people get involved, develop employment and leadership skills, and to meet like-minded young people. Check out the range or programs on offer each week. This also includes specialised support who can help you with looking for work, free legal advice, access to health services and more. All supports are free. Email or message the team to make an appointment, or just drop in.
Location: 2–50 Murray Rd, Preston. The Hub is next to UniQlo, but the entry is outside. Get directions
Contact: 03 8470 8001 (Tuesday to Friday during business hours), YouthServices@darebin.vic.gov.au
Local psychological support
We are often contacted by clinicians who have availability to see new clients and will share this information on this page. Please be advised that Northcote High School does not have any affiliation or relationship with these practitioners and sharing information here is not an endorsement of their practitioners or services. We recommend you speak with your GP to discuss mental health treatment and care. You can also contact the Student Wellbeing team on 9488 2321 if you require further support in accessing treatment in the community.
- Bee Kind Psychology in Northcote has recently expanded and now has availability to take on new clients. We offer a range of services and have several psychologists who specialise in working with adolescents. Contact: 0418 544 997 or admin@beekindpsychology.com.au.
- Vessal Safaei is an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker currently taking new referrals for child therapy services in Fairfield. Vessal’s area of expertise is working with children who have experienced trauma. She works with children of all ages and provides a relational lens to the work she does with parents. Vessal also has a special interest in working with culturally diverse families and LGBTIQA+ young people. Contact: 0499 461 877 or www.bigfeelings.com.au