Wellbeing

Wellbeing support

At times, students may need extra support for their mental health and wellbeing. This may be due to a wide range of issues - from exam stress and friendship concerns, issues at home or in the community, through to mental health disorders. The Wellbeing Team at Macleod College can provide professional and confidential support to individual students and their families. This includes individual counselling for wellbeing, group programs and workshops, as well as referral to a wide range of services. 

The Wellbeing Space is located in the D block, Room D5. Students are advised to make an appointment, but are always welcome to drop in. Our wellbeing space is warm and welcoming, offering students a place where they can discuss any issues which are of concern.

Wellbeing Room Staff

Claudia          Wellbeing Counsellor

Kasi                Program for Students with Disabilities, Integration & Support Learning                                       Manager (PSD) & Wellbeing Support

Kylie               Adolescent Health Nurse

Mental Health Concerns

For mental health issues, students can be referred to our Mental Health Practitioner, Andrea Simpson, who can provide individualised intervention and support to students for up to 10 sessions. Please speak to the Wellbeing team if you would like a referral to Andrea.

Contact Us

Parents/Carers can contact the Wellbeing Team for a confidential discussion.

Call the Macleod College General Office on 9459 0222 and ask for Wellbeing, or email Claudia Nicolin nil@macleod.vic.edu.au

Students: please email Claudia to arrange a time or drop into the Wellbeing space.

Translated by Coleman Barks

This being human is a guest house. 

Every morning a new arrival.

A joy, a depression, a meanness,

some momentary awareness comes

as an unexpected visitor.

Welcome and entertain them all! 

Even if they’re a crowd of sorrows,

who violently sweep your house

empty of its furniture, still, 

treat each guest honorably.

He may be clearing you out

for some new delight.

The dark thought, the shame, the malice,

meet them at the door laughing,

and invite them in.

Be grateful for whoever comes,

because each has been sent

as a guide from beyond.

Jalaluddin Rumi