Wellbeing at Homestead

Term 3 is nearly upon us and this can be a time for students to start to feel a bit more stressed and worried about things at school. 

Research shows that there is a strong relationship between student wellbeing and academic outcomes. 

Some ways to optimise a young person’s wellbeing can be to focus on providing support, building their resilience, improving their sleep, engaging in more physical activity and assisting them to develop problem solving skills. 

Headspace have developed a 7-step family approach to improving mental wellness. Click here for more information and to get started https://headspace.org.au/parents/

Although young people need to gradually become more independent from the adults in their lives, they still have a great need for love, nurture and guidance. Adults can support their young person’s health and development by being there for them and helping them to build the skills they need to thrive in the future (Headspace, 2023).  For more ideas on how to enhance your relationship with your child click here https://headspace.org.au/explore-topics/supporting-a-young-person/building-a-healthy-relationship/

Seeking further help

If your young person is struggling with school or something in their personal life we are here to help. There may be times when your young person needs professional help. You can encourage them to attend an appointment with their General Practitioner (GP) and/or you may wish to make a referral to the wellbeing team for further advice and support. 

The wellbeing team here at Homestead consists of:

Rebecca Collins: Assistant Principal: Wellbeing 

Ana Jovel: Wellbeing Leader 

Jas Bhatia: Wellbeing Counsellor 

Emma Howarth: Mental Health Practitioner

Making a referral to the Homestead wellbeing team

• Parents can request an appointment for their child with the Wellbeing Team by contacting the team via phone. 
• Parents can also complete a referral form for Jas the wellbeing counsellor which can be accessed via the following link
• Students can complete a self-referral form for Jas via the Star icon on Compass.
• Referrals to the Mental Health Practitioner can be made directly with Emma via phone, or by emailing emma.howarth@education.vic.gov.au