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Wellbeing Update
Year 10 Inspire Program
The Inspire program has commenced in Term 3 to assist Year 10 students in exploring career pathways and developing skills they can use in their day to day lives. This will be done through partnerships with the Kingston Youth Service, Better Health Network and Holmesglen TAFE.
Year 9 Positive Men Program
The Year 9 Positive Men Program will begin its pilot phase this term where male students will discuss the challenges they face in today's society. The program will help young males explore their character strengths, manage emotions, and build positive social connections.
Year 7 Secret Agent Society
The Secret Agent Society will be run to support Year 7 students to develop social and emotional skills through gamified learning.
Year 9 Wellbeing Day
Students will engage in a variety of activities to support their physical and mental health as well as supporting young people in need through the Les Twentyman Foundation.
Meet the Team!
Kerri Haworth (HAW)
Director of Wellbeing
Daniel Ferdinands (FSD) Nella Foley (FOL) Jane O'Callaghan (ONJ)
Youth Engagement Officer Mental Health Practitioner Les Twentyman Youth Worker
Donna Hurst (HTD) Josh McEvoy (MYJ) Jackie Teese (TEE)
School Counsellor Psychologist School Counsellor
Patty
Therapy Dog
*We also employ a Placement Student Provisional Psychologist and Placement Student Counsellors and Social & Youth Workers.
Wellbeing Contact Form
Contact our Cheltenham Secondary College Wellbeing team directly with any concerns or issues and one of the team will get back to you. The form can be accessed here.
Helpful Contacts
Headspace
Headspace Centres can be a one-stop shop for all young people who just need some help with everyday stuff or wellbeing and physical health.
Kids Helpline
Kids Helpline is across Australia, it is free, private and confidential 24/7. Mainly for young people aged 5 to age 25.
Call them on... 1800 55 1800
Lifeline
Provides all Australians everywhere experiencing a personal crisis allowing 24-hour support. Call them on... 13 11 14
Beyond Blue
https://www.beyondblue.org.au/
Provides information and support which helps tackle head-on the effects of mental health issues no matter where or what age.
Call them on... 1300 22 4636
Parentline
https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/serviceprofiles/parentline-service
Fantastic service for parents and carers of young children from a few days of age all the way up to 18-year-olds. This service offers counselling and support which is confidential and anonymous on all issues around parenting. Call them on...13 22 89.