High School can be a stressful time for students.

Funded by the Victorian Department of Education, our school has partnered with headspace Regional Phone Counselling Service to offer free phone or video counselling sessions for our students during school hours.

There may be lots going on with physical changes, exam stress, friendship or family relationships. If you need some additional support, our school is offering free video or phone counselling sessions for students. Once referred to the program, your young person can step away from class at a set appointment time to speak to a headspace counsellor in a safe and confidential environment. We encourage you to have an open discussion with your young person if they are having a tough time and help them access this free headspace service. For more information, reach out to your young person's teacher or a member of our school wellbeing team.

Headspace Sale

Headspace offers support for young people aged 12-25. They offer support for mental health and wellbeing, work and study support, alcohol, and other drugs, and can support the young person in accessing other services that may be beneficial for them. Please see the attached documents for more information or contact a member of the wellbeing team.

Opening hours currently are.

Tuesday 12:00pm – 8:00pm

Wednesday 10:00am – 6:00pm

Thursday 10:00am-6:00pm

Headspace Regional Phone Counselling

The headspace Regional Phone Counselling Service provides mental health support to students at Maffra Secondary College. Students can step away from class and speak to a headspace counsellors over the phone, or via video call, in a safe and confidential place. If this is something that interests you and you would like to be referred, please see a member of the Wellbeing Team.

Peer group chats

Headspace are offering fortnightly online work and study group chats. Young people are welcome to join headspace’s group chats run by peer support workers. The chats are a free, anonymous, safe and supportive way to regularly connect with others to share tips and experiences. All chats for young people are held between 6.30pm and 9.45pm AEST- you can join (or leave) at any time during the chat. They are facilitated by peer support moderators, who share their own lived experience, offer support and keep the conversation flowing.

Topics covered in each chat include:

Monday:

navigating relationships (weekly) - for anyone aged between 12-25
adults supporting young people (weekly, 6.30pm- 8:30pm AEST) - for anyone over the age of 25

Tuesday:

qheadspace (weekly) - for the LGBTIQA+ community and allies aged between 12-25

Wednesday:

general coping (weekly) - for anyone aged between 12-25

Thursday:

work and study (fortnightly) - for anyone aged between 12-25
yarnspace (weekly) - for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people aged 12-25

Please visit the following link for more informationhttps://headspace.org.au/online-and-phone-support/join-the-community/chats-by-peers/

People First Allied Health as a mobile provider of allied health services currently has immediate capacity to provide a range of essential services to those on the NDIS and privately, including:

NDIS - Support Coordination level 2&3
Psychology – telehealth
Occupational Therapy –telehealth
Speech Therapy - telehealth

Our team of qualified and experienced professionals is ready to support individuals in achieving their goals and enhancing their quality of life through tailored and compassionate care.

If you or anyone you know requires these services, please don't hesitate to contact us for more information or to schedule an appointment. We are committed to providing timely and effective assistance to meet individual needs.

Daniel Harrison

Director

Tel : 1300 850 407

Email: Daniel@peoplefirstalliedhealth.com.au

Website : www.peoplefirstalliedhealth.com.au

Raise Resilient and Confident Teens

Triple P are providing families with access to their Teen Triple P Online Course for free, this would normally cost around $90. All families with children aged from 10 to 16 years can now get free, expert parenting tips and strategies via the online Teen Triple P – Positive Parenting Program. This free program, funded by the Victorian Government, provides ideas on how to positively support your teen’s emotional well-being, social skills and more.

Create the best environment for your teens development
Know how to promote new skills and respond to their behaviours and emotions
Improve your relationship with your teen
Raise happier, more confident and capable teens

You choose what works for you – adapt to suit your family, your values. Start your free program today Visit: www.triplep-parenting.net.auIf this is something you are interested in, please contact Emily Boyle for further information.

Emily Herbstreit

Wellbeing Leader

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RESPECT – COMMUNITY – RESILIENCE – LEARNING

Issue 10 · 01 Dec 2025

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