Wellbeing
Wellbeing at Heathmont College
Wellbeing of students is a key priority for Heathmont College. We are committed to providing a safe, supporting and inclusive learning environment.
Heathmont College’s Wellbeing Team provide solutions focussed interventions to support school engagement and learning.
What we offer
The Wellbeing Team can help students with issues such as friendships, mental health, bullying, social issues, abuse, drug and alcohol use, self-esteem & resilience.
The Wellbeing Team offer a range of services that aim to support our students and their families including:
- One-on-one social and emotional support
- Referrals to internal and external services/ resources where appropriate
- Social and emotional group programs
- Liaising with staff and teachers to work out best ways to assist students
- Positive mental health promotion and liaison with school-wide programs relevant to wellbeing
- Support for students in need (books, uniform, food, etc).
- Offering support to families who are experiencing hardship
- Working with Out of Home Care students
Wellbeing Support
If you would like support from the Wellbeing Team:
- Speak to your Mentor Teacher to ask them to make a referral
- Come to Student Wellbeing at Drop-In Times to arrange an appointment
- Complete a yellow Referral Form and give it to a Wellbeing Team member
Email fiona.adams3@education.vic.gov.au if you would like more information.
Fiona Adams
Head of Wellbeing