WELLBEING | Update
October is recognized as Mental Health Month in Australia and various other regions to raise awareness, reduce stigma, and promote community wellbeing.
Frankston High School will be celebrating this important event with a variety of activities over both campuses. These will be mainly student-led.
Please keep an eye on our Socials and Compass so that you are aware of these events as we roll them out.
Facts
Prevalence: Roughly 1 in 5 Australians experience a mental illness each year, and about 45% will experience a mental illness in their lifetime.
The Treatment Gap: Despite high prevalence rates, research shows a significant portion of individuals do not seek help or access professional treatment.
Goals and Actions
- Reducing Stigma: Encourages open conversations about mental health in homes, schools, and workplaces.
- Checking In: Promotes simple supportive actions, such as asking "R U OK?" and building community connections.
- Help-Seeking: Reminds people to prioritize self-care and reach out for professional support when needed.
If you or someone you know needs support, help is available:
- Lifeline: 13 11 14
- Suicide Call Back Service: 1300 659 467 [1]
Our Wellbeing Team
Michelle Beirouti | Jarryd Brand | Myriam Camilleri | Olivia Beale |
Years 7-8 Student Counsellor | Years 7-8 Student Counsellor | Years 9-10 Student Counsellor | Years 9-10 Mental Health Practitioner |
Years 7-12 Wellbeing Coordinator | Year 10 Teen Mental Health First Aid facilitator | OoHC Lead | |
Mon to Thu | Mon to Fri | Mon/Thu/Fri | Tue, Wed, Thu |
Mel Donegan | Claudia Tymms | Erin Gooding | Ben Wilson |
Years 11-12 Mental Health Practitioner | Years 11-12 Student Counsellor | Years 7-12 Programs Coordinator | Years 7-10 Youth Worker |
Year 10 Teen Mental Health First Aid facilitator | HoL (Tues) & focus on school refusers | ||
Wed to Fri & every second Tue | Mon to Fri | Thu, Fri | Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri |