From the Wellbeing Team
Welcomes and Farewells!
In August, Rebecca Galicia joined the wellbeing team to start her student placement
Hi my name is Rebecca and I have joined the Wellbeing team as part of my student placement for my studies. I am currently in my final year of my Master in Counselling and am looking forward to graduating and beginning to work in this sector. I enjoy reading, listening to music and spending time with my family and friends. I am looking forward to meeting everyone at SASC.
At the end of August, we say goodbye to Caitlin O’Carroll. The Wellbeing Team is incredibly grateful to have had Caitlin share her knowledge and experience of working in youth mental health with our team and students and we wish Caitlin all the best in her next role!
Term 3 wellbeing support - Students
Our school GP and Psychologist will continue providing support offsite via telehealth (phone or video calls) and students can either ask their YLC, a Wellbeing team member or email wellbeing@stalbanssc.vic.edu.au to make an appointment.
Students can also access services such as Lifeline (13 11 14) and Kids Helpline (1800 55 1800) for phone and online counselling and headspace also offers free online and telephone support https://headspace.org.au/eheadspace/.
For students participating in remote learning, our virtual Wellbeing room is here: https://tinyurl.com/y2bla5gf to provide support for students and a link to the Wellbeing check in form that can be accessed when you are logged in to your St Albans account.
You can request a Wellbeing check- in here: https://forms.gle/uYvspXPHDWWPPBop8 or by emailing wellbeing@stalbanssc.vic.edu.au.
These links are also available for students in their Compass favourites.
Follow us on Instagram @sasc_student_wellbeing for tips and support during the school term!
Term 3 wellbeing support - Parents, Carers and Families
SAFEMinds: At Home
SAFEMinds: At Home provides a range of information for families to help them support their child's mental health and wellbeing, including videos, tip sheets and resources.
Racism information sessions: Understanding your rights and taking action
The Victorian Multicultural Commission (VMC) and the Victorian Equal Opportunity and Human Rights Commission (VEOHRC) unequivocally condemn racism.
To educate and empower multicultural and multifaith communities in Victoria, the VMC and VEOHRC have come together to run a series of information sessions.
What to expect
The sessions will cover:
- What does discrimination, vilification and victimisation mean?
- Where to get help and advice.
- How to report racism.
- Why reporting racism is important.
- How to take action against racism.
Format
All sessions will be delivered online, via Zoom. The sessions will be interactive, with participants encouraged to contribute in a safe and confidential environment.
Rebecca (Bec) Kinsella
Wellbeing Coordinator