Mental Health and Wellbeing
Therapy Dog
Welcome Paula and Frankie (girl) to AHPS. Students have loved meeting Frankie and Paula is pretty amazing too! They will be at the school for the rest of term 3. Students have been learning about communication and feelings.
https://caninecomprehension.com.au/about-us/meet-the-team/paula/
Foodbank
Our school is fortunate to have regular deliveries of fresh apples and carrots to the school. If your family are finding the cost of living challenging, please reach out to the school because we can provide some assistance with food.
Information from Helping Hands
Airport West Op Shop – 14 McIntosh Street
Lunch: Monday to Friday, 12pm–2pm – Just $5
Morning & Afternoon Tea: All day – $2 donation
Looking for good food and great company? Join us at our Airport West store for a warm, freshly made lunch or a cuppa and chat anytime during the day. Our lunch menu changes daily and might include anything from hearty soups and casseroles to fresh salads, sandwiches, quiches, bakes, and more.
We proudly create most of our meals from top-quality rescued food, thanks to our partnerships with OzHarvest, Fareshare, Foodbank and Second Bite – turning food that might otherwise go to waste into something delicious and nourishing.
Pop in for morning or afternoon tea anytime – for a $2 donation, enjoy cakes, biscuits and hot drinks (the kettle’s always on!).
This is more than just a meal – it’s a place to connect, unwind, and feel at home. Everyone is welcome.
https://www.helpinghandsmission.org.au/
Mental Health and Wellbeing support services
| Service | Focus | Phone number | Operating hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emergency | Emergency assistance | 000 | 24 hours/7 days |
| NURSE-ON-CALL | Expert health advice from a nurse | 1300 60 60 24 | 24 hours/7 days |
| VAHI mental health services directory | For people seeking a specialist mental health response that will identify the urgency and nature of response required | Phone numbers are available in each area | 24 hours/7 days |
| Beyond Blue | Depression, anxiety and related disorders | 1300 22 4636 | 24 hours/7 days |
| Lifeline | Crisis support, suicide prevention and mental health support services | 13 11 14 | 24 hours/7 days |
| SANE | People affected by complex mental health issues | 1800 187 263 | Mon – Fri 10am – 8pm |
| Service | Focus | Phone number | Operating hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kids Helpline | Telephone counselling service for people aged between 5 and 25 / 24-hour service | 1800 55 1800 | 24 hours/7days |
| headspace | Young people aged 12–25 | 1800 650 890 | 9am – 1am/7 days |
| Parentline | Parents and carers with children from birth to 18 years | 13 22 89 | 8 am – midnight/7 days |
| Safe Steps (Family Violence Response Centre) | Family violence support | 1800 015 188 | 24 hours/7 days |
| Gay and Lesbian Switchboard | Gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and intersex (GLBTI) communities. | 1800 729 367 (Vic) 1800 184 527 (Aus) | 10am – 5pm/7 days (Vic) 3pm – 12am/7 days (Aus) |
| Sexual Assault Crisis Line Victoria | Victims/survivors of past and recent sexual assault | 1800 806 292 | 5 pm – 9 am/7 days |
| Griefline | Support for experiencing loss and grief | 1300 845 745 | 8am – 8pm/7 days |
| DirectLine | People impacted by drug use | 1800 888 236 | 24 hours/7 days |
| Family Drug and Gambling Help | People impacted by drug use and gambling | 1300 660 068 | 24 hours/7 days |
| SuicideLine Victoria | People affected by suicide | 1300 651 251 | 24 hours/7 days |
| PANDA | People planning, starting or raising a family | 1300 726 306 | Mon – Fri 10am – 8pm
Saturdays 9am – 4pm |
| Gambler's Help Youthline | Gambling support for people under 25 | 1800 262 376 | 24 hours/7 days |
| OCD and Anxiety helpline | Anxiety disorders and depression | 1300 269 438 or 9830 0533 | Mon – Fri 10am–4pm |
| Mensline | Men with concerns about mental health, anger, violence, addiction, stress, relationships. | 1300 78 99 78 | 24 hours/7 days |
| Bush Support Line | People in rural and remote areas | 1800 805 391 | 24 hours/7 days |