Student Services
Doctors in Secondary Schools Program
We are pleased to announce the Doctors in Secondary Schools Program will be running again by Term 4.
Dr Prashima and Nurse Tania from the Manningham General Practice will be available in the school clinic on Thursdays. The clinic is located next to sickbay.
Dr Prashima will provide students with the same services as those of any GP in the community. Consultations will be bulk billed through Medicare, so there will be no out-of-pocket expenses for the student or their parent/carer.
How to make an Appointment
To make an appointment for the Doctors in Secondary Schools program students can go to the general office or email Suellen James: jas@scoresbysc.vic.edu.au
Confidentiality
Doctors In Secondary Schools Program is a free and confidential service. Further information about the program can be found here: https://www.vic.gov.au/doctors-in-secondary-schools
New Staff
We would like to welcome Ms Louise West to the Student Services team as our new Mental Health Practitioner. Louise brings a wealth of experience to the role with a background in social work. She will be providing wellbeing support to students every Friday.
R U OK? Day 2022
Thursday September 8 is R U OK? Day – a day dedicated to inspiring and empowering everyone to meaningfully connect with people around them by asking the simple question “Are you OK?” Now could be a great time to ask your child “Are you OK? and to support them in the event that they are struggling.
However, as we all know, having a meaningful conversation with teenagers can be tricky. That’s why ReachOut Australia has created resources to help parents help their young people. Find out how you can effectively communicate with your child and some practical things to try to engage your teenager in a meaningful conversation.
Contacting Us
Just a reminder that you can contact Student Services to discuss the wellbeing of your child. We can suggest options for wellbeing support both at school and through health and wellbeing services within our local community. Phone the school on 9765 4100 to get in touch with us.
Ms Suellen James
Leader of Student Services
Days of Work: every second Wednesday, every Thursday & Friday