St Mary's Primary School is committed to the safety and welfare of all children, within a secure environment. All children have the right to be treated with respect and to be protected from abuse and harm.

🟠 Supporting Families – The Orange Door

Our school cares deeply about the safety and wellbeing of our students and their families. We understand that sometimes things at home or in relationships may not feel right, or families may be concerned about the wellbeing of their children or young people.

The Orange Door is a free service that can help you access support quickly and easily—no referral is required.

What is The Orange Door?

The Orange Door provides support for:

Families concerned about a child or young person’s wellbeing or development
Families needing parenting support
Young, isolated, or unsupported families
Individuals and families experiencing family violence
Adults using family violence
Young people using violence in the home

How The Orange Door Can Help

If you contact The Orange Door, they can assist by:

Helping you identify the support you need
Supporting the wellbeing and development of your child or young person
Assisting you to create a safety plan if you feel unsafe
Connecting you with services such as:
- Counselling
- Accommodation
- Mental health and drug and alcohol support
- Parenting programs
- Children’s services
- Financial and legal assistance
Supporting access to funding for basic living expenses
Assisting individuals to address and change harmful behaviours

Accessing Support

Services are free
No appointment or referral is needed
Visit in person Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm

To find your nearest service, visit:The Orange Door –57 View St, Bendigo VIC 3550

PHONE: 1800 512 359

How Our School Connects with The Orange Door

Our school may:

Talk with students or families about The Orange Door
Encourage families to seek advice and support

In some situations, the school may make a referral without consent if:

Informing the family may increase risk
Not connecting to support may impact safety and wellbeing

St Mary's Child Safeguarding Policies

https://www.sminglewood.catholic.edu.au/child-safe-standards

TERM 3, 2026
June
Friday 26th	Awards Assembly 2pm LAST DAY OF TERM 2 (2.20pm finish)
July
Monday 13th	First Day of Term 3
Wednesday 22nd	Division Football
Wednesday 29th	Division Netball
Friday 31st	St Mary's Trivia Night
August
Wednesday 5th	STUDENT FREE DAY - Staff Spirituality
Tuesday 11th	Advisory Council Meeting - 6pm
Wednesday 12th	STUDENT FREE DAY - Staff PD
Friday 14th	Liturgy & Awards Assembly
Wednesday 19th	School Photos

Important Dates