WELLBEING
World Mental Health Day – 10 October
The objective of World Mental Health Day is to raise awareness of mental health issues around the world and to mobilise efforts in support of mental health. This year, Mental Health Australia’s theme for World Mental Health Day is ‘Connect with your community’. Connecting with our communities – the people and places where we feel safe, seen and heard – can help us feel cared for and supported, which is good for our mental health.
A community can take any shape. Community can mean:
- your school
- friends, loved ones, your mob
- multicultural centre
- community choir
- community garden
- book club
- running group
- local volunteer group
- LGBTQIA+ group
At home, work, school, in the community or online, on 10 October, Mental Health Australia encourages everyone to have conversations about mental health, reduce stigma, reach out for support – and connect with our communities
2025 World Mental Health Day | Mental Health Australia
Get Active Victoria Kids Voucher Program
Helping eligible families get their kids involved in organised sport and active recreation. Eligible children may receive up to $200 to cover the costs for membership and registration fees. Round 9 of the Program will open at 10am on 15 October. You will be able to present your Round 9 voucher to your activity provider when you pay and get up to $200 off your child’s registration and membership fees and any included uniform and equipment.
Important Dates
- Round 9 applications open: 10am 15 October 2025
- Round 9 applications close: 13 November 2025 (or earlier if the budget allocation is fully exhausted)
- Voucher expiry date: 31 December 2025
For more information: https://www.getactive.vic.gov.au/vouchers/apply-for-vouchers/
Our Wellbeing Team
Wellbeing Coordinator: Michelle McDonald
Located in Grey Building
Monday - Friday
Michelle.McDonald@education.vic.gov.au
Mental Health Practitioner: Ky Millar
Located in Grey Building
Tuesday - Friday
Ky.Millar@education.vic.gov.au
Health Promotion Nurse: Lisa Cooper
Located in Grey building
Monday & Tuesday
Lisa.Cooper2@education.vic.gov.au
Inclusion Learning Specialist: Dylan Dunoon
Located in Red Building
Monday - Friday
Dylan.Dunoon@education.vic.gov.au
Inclusion Support: Leanne Meyer
Located in Red Building
Monday - Friday
Leanne.Meyer@education.vic.gov.au
First Nations Team: Macie Hepburn
Located in Grey Building
Monday - Friday
First Nations Team: Caitlin Charles
Located in Grey Building
Monday - Friday
Wellbeing Support: Ramzy Barboussas
Located in Grey Building
Monday - Friday
Barwon Community Legal Service:
Located in Grey Building
Mondays & Fridays
whcschoollawyer@barwoncommunitylegal.org.au
"We are here to help students understand their legal rights and responsibilities."
Koorie Engagement Support Officer: Sarah Upton
0421 780 718
Sarah.Upton@education.vic.gov.au
Sarah is a proud Gunditjmara woman who has been living in beautiful Wadawurrung country for 4 years and has been involved in the education system for several years as a generalist teacher. She has always been passionate about Koorie students achieving high outcomes during their education journey. Sarah feels fortunate to be working as a Koorie Engagement Support Officer (KESO) within her local Aboriginal community. She is a lifelong learner and firmly believe that education is essential to building solid foundations to empower students and their families have a voice and allow them to make positive independent strong choices to benefit them in the future which will allow them to feel like they can be the best version of themselves and contribute to society in a positive manner.
Supports
Headspace Geelong – 5222 6690, www.headspace.org.au/headspace-centres/geelong/
Bellarine Community Health – 1800 007 224, https://www.bch.org.au/services/all-services/youth-services
Lifeline – Call 13 11 14 for this free Australia-wide crisis support service which operates 24 hours a day, 7 days per week OR TEXT: 0477 13 11 14 between 6pm – 12am, 7 nights a week.
Kids Help Line – Call 1800 55 1800 for free counselling and advice for young people between the ages of 5 and 25.
Headspace – eHeadspace is the National Youth Mental Health Foundation providing early intervention mental health services to 12-25 year olds. (Open 9am-1am everyday)
Reachout – Visit their website for information, tools and support for young people with mental health issues.
Alcohol and Drug Foundation – Free health advice for young people on alcohol and drug use, including mental health.
Beyond Blue – 1300 22 4636 https://beyondblue.org.au (Phone support all day, every day. Online support 3pm-12am every day).
Suicide Callback Service – 1300 659 467. Phone support all day, every day, and follow-up calls.
Good self-care practices are important in taking care of ourselves and our mental health. Remember, it is ok to ask for help. Take care of yourself and each other, and do not hesitate to reach out to a member of our wellbeing team in our school community if you need some additional support.