Student Health & Wellbeing
Pakenham Secondary College
Wear It Purple Day
Wear it Purple Day is celebrated on Friday August 30th. This day is dedicated to supporting and celebrating LGBTQ+ youth.
Wear It Purple was established in 2010 as a response to the heartbreaking stories of young people who faced severe bullying and harassment due to their sexuality or gender identity. Since its founding, Wear It Purple has grown into an international initiative, promoting the message that everyone deserves to be proud of who they are and to be supported by their community.
Pakenham Secondary College values the importance of fostering an inclusive and diverse community. It is essential that we acknowledge, respect, and support all members of our school community, irrespective of differences and will be celebrating WIP on Thursday, 5th September.
A New Wellbeing Dog at PSC - Introducing Kevin
We are excited that we have a new wellbeing dog at Pakenham Secondary College - Kevin!
Kevin is a 4-year-old Golden Labrador x Retriever.
He loves being around children, enjoys his playful moments with "zoomies", loves his food (although he won't take food out of people's hands or off the table - so please remember to be mindful of this), and being a retriever, Kevin can also be very calm.
Kevin likes toys, but he just likes to walk around and show everyone his balls, rather than playing fetch. He loves going for walks and enjoys going for a little swim, if he is around water.
Kevin will be at PSC every Tuesday during term time.
For more updates on what Kevin is doing, please read the Student Bulletin each week.
See the Doctor at PSC
Support Services
If you feel like you could do with the support of a professional, help is always available.
- MyPlace - Cardinia - 1800 496 884
- Youth Counselling and Support Service - Casey - 9792 7279
- Coronavirus Health Information Line · 1800 020 080 · Call if you are seeking information on coronavirus (COVID-19). The line operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
- LifeLine - 13 11 14 - Provides counselling, information and referrals for people experiencing a personal crisis. Click here for the link.
- Beyond Blue - 1300 224 636 - Provides advice and support for people experiencing depression and anxiety. Click here for the link
- Suicide Call Back Service - 1300 659 467 - Provides free counselling for anyone (15 years+) who is suicidal or affected by suicide.
- Kids Helpline - 1800 55 1800 - Provides free, private and confidential telephone and online counselling services specifically for young people aged between 5 and 25. Click here for the link.
- E-HeadSpace - Provides free online or telephone support with a clinician via an online chat. This service is available for 12–25-year-olds, Click here for the link.
- Reachout - Click here for the link.