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Please find a link to the Vic Gov website that has mental health support, resources and advice available for students and families to access over the school holidays: Mental health supports for students over school holidays | vic.gov.au

Skate to the Future

Year 7-8 students engaged in a skate program provided by Skate to the Future, where students with varying skating abilities were provided with lessons and tips & tricks.

Our Inclusion Team

Inclusive Practices Learning Specialist: Paige Karamatic

Located in the Red Building

Monday - Friday

Paige.Karamatic@education.vic.gov.au

Inclusion Support: Leanne Meyer

Located in the Red Building

Monday - Friday

Leanne.Meyer@education.vic.gov.au

Health Promotion Nurse: Lisa Cooper 

Located in the Purple/Grey building

Monday & Tuesday

Lisa.Cooper2@education.vic.gov.au

Engagement and Wellbeing Co-ordinator: Jorja Mathieson

Located in Purple/Grey Building

Monday-Friday

Jorja.Mathieson@education.vic.gov.au

Mental Health Practitioner: Maddison Zeinstra

Located in the Purple/Grey Building

Monday, Wednesday, Thursday

Maddison.Zeinstra@education.vic.gov.au

Mental Health Practitioner: Joey O'Shea

Located in Purple/Grey Building

Tuesday

Johanna.Oshea@education.vic.gov.au

Chaplain: Sarah Burns

Located in Purple/Grey Building

Monday-Wednesday

Sarah.Burns7@education.vic.gov.au

Barwon Community Legal Service: 

Located in the Purple/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.