Wellbeing Support Network

During these uncertain times some people will be impacted emotionally or will find that pre-existing mental health conditions might worsen.  We also know that help seeking will be different during these times and that will add another challenge.  

However, our staff at Greater Shepparton Secondary College are committed to helping you during these times.  

Below is a list of general supports that students and families can access, including information on wellbeing support, but also support regarding COVID-19 and also parent line.

Kids Helpline - 24/7 Counselling service for people aged 5-25years - 1800551 800

https://www.kidshelpline.com.au

eheadspace - Mental health support for people aged 12-25years  - Telephone 9am-1am 1800 650 890 or - online counselling 1pm-1am

https://headspace.org.au/eheadspace/

Beyond Blue - 24/7 Depression & Anxiety Support - 1300 224 636 or

www.beyondblue.org.au - chat online or email

Lifeline - 24/7 Crisis support, suicide prevention - 13 11 14 or email, web chat www.lifeline.org.au

Griefline - Support for loss & grief 12noon-3am 7 days - 1300 845 745

Safe Steps - 24/7 support to leave violent situations & emergency crisis accommodation - 1800 015 188

Nurse on Call - 24/7 - 1300 606 024

DHHS - COVID19 info - https://www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/victorian-public-coronavirus-disease-covid-19

Parent line - 8am-midnight 7 days - support for parents & carers with children from birth to 18 years - 13 22 89

SCHOOL WELLBEING SUPPORT

Our school has a number of staff that will continue to be available to support students.  If you need help or support please make connect with a staff member (teacher or support staff) and they will assist with engaging our wellbeing staff to help. 

Nicholas Bamford -

Director of Wellbeing & Incusion

Nicholas.Bamford@education.vic.gov.au

Karen Utber - Mooroopna Campus

Assistant Principal / Wellbeing & Engagement 

Karen.Utber@education.vic.gov.au

Kerrie Young - Mooroopna Campus

Student Support Team Leader 

Kerrie.Young@education.vic.gov.au

Anna Sloan - McGuire Campus

Assistant Principal / Wellbeing & Engagement

Anna.Sloane@education.vic.gov.au

Simone Nolan - McGuire Campus

Student Support Team Leader

Simone.Nolan@education.vic.gov.au

Xavier Tanner - Wanganui Campus

Assistant Principal / Wellbeing & Engagement

Xavier.Tanner@education.vic.gov.au

Robyn McCully - Wanganui Campus

Student Support Team Leader

Robyn.Mccully@education.vic.gov.au

Nick Bamford

Director 

Wellbeing & Inclusion