Wellbeing - Students
Wellbeing Contribution - Students
THS has a small allied health team consisting of two Mental Health Practitioners (Steph Ruberto and Livia Lo Giudice), Mental Health Nurse (Jess Manzie), Headspace Clinician (Angella Scott) and our Wellbing Coordinator (Lauren Downes). We provide a range of different support services to students, parents, guardians and staff on issues impacting on student wellbeing. Some of these are:
- Short-term counselling for students presenting with low to moderate mental health concerns
- Psychoeducation to parents and staff on a range of different topics
- Professional development for staff, as well as collaborating with a range of other internal and external services
- External referrals where appropriate
Referrals to our Headspace Clinician Angella can be made through the school. Please contact Lauren Downes for further information.
My child needs support! How can I refer them?
Seeking help is a sign of strength and not a weakness. If you ever have concerns about your child’s mental health or wellbeing, please do not hesitate to reach out to the year coordinators or contact any of the wellbeing staff directly. Students are also able to drop-in and speak with wellbeing of their own accord if they would like to seek support.
Mental health support can also be accessed externally. You would first need to access a GP to request for a mental health care plan, which your child can then utilise to access subsidised external support through an external provider. Again, if you require any support in navigating this, please feel free to reach out to one of us and we will endeavour to work with you to access the best support in the most comfortable way for your child.
What has been happening this term?
Last week, the Wellbeing Team supported the amazing work of our Student Council in celebrating IDAHOBIT Day. On the 23rd of May the THS school community participated in IDAHOBIT (International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Intersexism, and Transphobia) Day celebrations. This year’s theme, “The Power of Communities,” emphasised the strength and the importance of standing together to support LGBTQIA+ individuals. Our students and staff engaged in a variety of activities designed to promote inclusion, raise awareness, and foster a sense of belonging, all led and organised by our Student Council. Students were able to participate in lunchtime activities including bracelet making, badge making, pledge walls and a photo booth.
These activities allowed students to express their creativity while learning about the significance of IDAHOBIT Day and the pledge wall became a powerful display of support against discrimination.These activities not only celebrated diversity but also provided opportunities for our school community to reflect on the importance of inclusivity and allyship.
Resources & Support Services
A reminder that there is a range of resources and support services for students and families to access mental health support out of school hours.
Youth Help Lines
If you need support when you’re not at school, here are some handy contacts:
Emergency services 000
Safe Steps - Family Violence 1800 015 188
Lifeline 131 114
Kids Help Line 1800 55 1800
Suicide Call Back Service 1300 659 467
Sexual Assault Crisis Line 1800 806 292
13YARN (Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander) 13 92 76
Youth Support Services
Headspace: visit headspace.org.au to find your nearest centre or call headspace on 1800 650 890.
Kids Helpline: 1800 55 1800 or kidshelpline.com.au
ReachOut: reachout.com.au
SANE Australia: 1800 187 263 or sane.org
National 24/7 crisis services
Lifeline: 13 11 14 or lifeline.org.au
Suicide Call Back Service: 1300 659 467 or suicidecallbackservice.org.au
Beyondblue: 1300 224 636 or beyondblue.org.au
Lauren, Steph, Livia, Jess and Ange
The Wellbeing Team