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PBL

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At SFS, our PBL (Positive Behaviours for Learning) school wide expectations are:

 

Respect, 

Responsibility and 

Kindness

 

 

I would like to take this opportunity to wish all our parents and students and extended SFS community a very happy Christmas. Enjoy spending time with your family and friends and stay safe. Christmas can be a very difficult time for some people who may be going through a challenging time or those who may not have loved ones around them or a support network. Here are some contact details for those who may need support over the Christmas and holiday period.

 

  • Lifeline: 13 11 14 (Crisis support & suicide prevention).
  • Kids Helpline: 1800 551 800 (For children & young people 5-25).
  • MensLine Australia: 1300 789 978 (Support for men). 
  • Vinnies (St Vincent de Paul Society): Call 13 18 12 or find your local branch for help with food, toys, and financial stress.
  • The Salvation Army: Contact your local Salvos for food, gifts, vouchers, and financial counselling.
  • Anglicare Victoria: 1800 809 722 (For Christmas Toy Appeal & other support).
  • MacKillop Family Services: 1300 218 935 (For gift cards and support for young people). 
  • If you or someone you know is impacted by family violence, you can visit 1800 RESPECT or call 1800 737 732 (24 hours), the national counselling service for specialist support and advice. www.1800RESPECT.org.au
  • The Orange Door: Help for people who are experiencing or using family violence or who need support with the care and wellbeing of children and young people. 1800 271 170 sma@orangedoor
  • WAYSS: Providing support and accommodation for people at risk of or experiencing family violence, housing insecurity or homelessness.9791 6111 After hours: 1800 627 727 www.wayss.org.au
  • Safe Steps Immediate support for anyone experiencing family and domestic violence. 1800 015 188 (24 hours) www.safesteps.org.au
  • Victims of Crime Helpline
  • The official Victorian Government service offering free information and support for people affected by crime. 1800 819 817 (8 am to 11 pm) www.victimsofcrime.vic.gov.au
  • Sexual Assault Crisis Line: Providing a crisis response for people who have experienced sexual violence and working towards the prevention of violence in all its forms 1800 806 292 (24 hours) www.sacl.com.au
  • InTouch Multicultural Centre Against Family Violence: In-language support for migrant and refugee women experiencing family violence. 1800 755 988 (9 am to 5 pm Monday to Friday), www.intouch.org.au 
  • In the event of an emergency, please call 000.

 

God bless you all and stay safe. I look forward to working with all the SFS families and students in 2026. 

 

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Rachel Lenko                                                          

Mental Health and Wellbeing Leader

rlenko@sfslynbrook.catholic.edu.au