Remote Wellbeing Support for Students

Remote Wellbeing Support for Students

Dear Families, Students and Community Members,

With a return to remote learning this week I thought it was timely to again remind you of the wellbeing support that continues at this time.

Be assured that in the event of Remote Learning student wellbeing support will continue to be a priority and available via the Wellbeing Team to students. Referrals can be received from students themselves or via parents/carers and staff if wellbeing concerns have been raised during the process of Remote Learning. We appreciate that these unique times could bring different wellbeing needs to our school community and as a Wellbeing Team we are ready to support you at this time.

Parents/Carers and students will still be able to access the Wellbeing Team who will be offering support via email,  phone and video check-ins through the agreed platform e.g. Google Meet

The Wellbeing Team staff and their hours will remain the same: 

Di Douglas – Director Student Wellbeing (Monday-Friday)

Annette Matov – Mental Health Practitioner (Wednesday-Friday) 

Alexis Reinheimer - Mental Health Practitioner (Monday and Friday)

Katie Haywood – Youth Worker (Monday and Thursday) 

Linda Walsh – Chaplain (Tuesday and Thursday)

Carly Schreiber – Adolescent Health Nurse (Tuesday and Thursday)

How do I arrange a referral to the Wellbeing Team??

You can contact the Wellbeing Team via the Wellbeing Team email wellbeing@mc.vic.edu.au

A Wellbeing Team member will be allocated to you and contact you via email or phone initially to discuss your concerns and to organise an action plan with you to address concerns raised.  This may include arranging a time to book a check-in session for your child and a member of the Wellbeing Team. You can request a particular staff member if you have a specific need. 

When are the check-in sessions available?

Phone/ video check-in sessions will be available during normal school hours on allocated school days - between 9am – 3:10pm Mon-Fri during the school term. 

How long will these sessions go for?

Like face-to-face check-in sessions, phone/video sessions will vary in length but will not exceed 40 minutes at a time.

Are these sessions private?

Yes. All of these check –in sessions are confidential and private. All sessions will be only be between the student and the Wellbeing Team member. 

A Great Mental Health Resource:

Headspace, the National Youth Mental Health Foundation has some fantastic resources on mental health in general and how to cope with stress related to Covid-19. Have a look at the link below:

https://headspace.org.au/young-people/how-to-cope-with-stress-related-to-covid-19/

One of our Mental Health Practitioners Alexis, has compiled an excellent list of resources for support at this time, please see attachment below: 

Also from Alexis, please check out the following resources from Yarra Me. There is a parent helpline for those supporting students who have complex needs and are learning from home as well as some free short courses:

Diane Douglas

Director of Student Wellbeing