Student Wellbeing at Leongatha Secondary College is a whole-school approach.

Parents, carers, staff and students are encouraged to seek assistance from the Wellbeing team via Compass,  wellbeing@leonsec.vic.edu.au or 03 5667 2200.

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Sandra Challis

Mental Health Practitioner (MHP)
Tues, Thurs and every second Wed

wellbeing@leonsec.vic.edu.au

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School Nurse and Wellbeing Support
Mon, Wed-Fri

rcooke@leonsec.vic.edu.au

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Student Wellbeing Counsellor
Mon-Wed

casling@leonsec.vic.edu.au

The Wellbeing team, in conjunction with all LSC staff, provide health and wellbeing support to all students.

Wellbeing support includes:

  • Communication and collaboration with students, parents, teachers, and principal class to support positive outcomes
  • Short term counselling support
  • Risk assessment to determine if additional support is required - including safety plans.
  • Referrals to community support services, such as mental health professionals, family services and allied health services
  • Incident reporting

The Youth Access Clinic (see below) is open every Tues afternoon from 12.30-4pm.

Help Lines
Year Level Coordinators
Transition & Inclusion Team
Youth Access Clinic
Mental Health Practitioner - Sandra Challis
School Nurse - Bec Cooke
Student Wellbeing Counsellor - Coll Asling

Programs at LSC

Nationally recognised days and events

The Wellbeing team also work with students, staff, and the broader community to promote nationally recognised days and events such as:

  • R U OK Day
  • Mental Health Week
  • IDAHOBIT day
  • Bullying No Way Day
  • Dolly’s Dream
  • 16 Days of Activism

Resources

Parents and carers

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People
Alcohol and other drugs /vaping
Bullying
Family Violence
Financial Counselling and Food
LGBTQIA+
Mental Health Support
Parenting support services

Parent Support

Essential services, programs and help throughout your parenting journey

Students

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People
Alcohol and Other Drugs / Vaping
Body Image
Bullying
Family Violence
Gambling
LGBTQIA+
Mental Health Support
Online Safety
Sexual Health

Staff

Employment Assistance Program (EAP)
Occupational Health, Safety and Wellbeing Management in Schools
Wellbeing and stress management
Wellbeing tools for educators
Tips for teacher wellbeing
Look after your mental health and mental wellbeing