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.

Sandra Challis

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

wellbeing@leonsec.vic.edu.au

Rebecca (BEC) Cooke

School Nurse and Wellbeing Support
Mon, Wed-Fri

rcooke@leonsec.vic.edu.au

CollEEN (COLL) Asling

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

Lifeline

13 11 14

Online Chat

24/7 crisis support, suicide prevention and mental health support services

Kids Helpline

1800 55 1800

24/7 crisis support and suicide prevention services for children and young people aged 5 to 25

Suicide Call Back Service

1300 659 467

Suicide Call Back Service is a free nationwide service providing 24/7 phone and online counselling to people affected by suicide.

Beyond Blue

1300 22 4636

Free, anonymous Forums and confidential Support Services are open 24/7 for everyone in Australia.

1800RESPECT

1800 737 732

24/7 support for people impacted by sexual assault, domestic violence and abuse.

Year Level Coordinators

Transition & Inclusion Team

Youth Access Clinic

Mental Health Practitioner - Sandra Challis

Sandra Challis

Mental Health Practitioner

Provides direct counselling support for students who are demonstrating mild to moderate mental health concerns.
Provides direct counselling support to individual students who are identified as at-risk.
Co-ordinates support (within LSC and/or external services) for students with critical and complex needs.
Works with other health professionals to engage further support as required.
Enhances mental health promotion and prevention activities within the school.

A signed parent consent form is required before engaging with the Mental Health Practitioner. Please consult with Sandra or a member of the Wellbeing team to organise this.

For questions or queries contact Sandra via: wellbeing@leonsec.vic.edu.au

School Nurse - Bec Cooke

Rebecca Cooke

School Nurse

supports the health and wellbeing of secondary school students, with a focus on health promotion and primary prevention to improve student health, wellbeing and learning outcomes.
works collaboratively with students, teachers, wellbeing staff, school leadership and school communities to build capability and improve health outcomes.

Contact me at: rcooke@leonsec.vic.edu.au

Student Wellbeing Counsellor - Coll Asling

Colleen Asling

The Student Wellbeing Counsellor

Provides short term counselling
Provides students with support in difficult situations such as during times of grief, or when facing personal or emotional challenges
Sources and refers students to appropriate services to meet their needs
Provides informal support when required
Works with teachers on behavioural support for the best management of individual students and their needs

Contact me at: casling@leonsec.vic.edu.au

Programs at LSC

Student Wellbeing Day
Man Cave
Big Sister Experience
The Resilience Project
Teen Mental Health First Aid - Year 8 & 10
Drug & Alcohol Education
Vaping Education
Sexual Health & Consent
Koori Group
Pride Group
Red Frogs
Blue Edge
Quantum ABC
Engagement Academy
Pathways Program
Foodie Tuesday
Down to Earth

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

VACCA is Victoria’s peak voice for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children.

Koorie Education Coordinators (KEC)

Phone: 1800 338 663

Email: marrung@education.vic.gov.au
Contact details: Koorie education coordinators

Alcohol and other drugs /vaping

Drugs, teenagers and parenting

Talking to young people about drugs

Where to get help - Parents

Gippsland Southern Health Service

5667 5506

Alcohol and drug counselling, residential and home based withdrawal service

Bass Coast Health

Alcohol and other drug counselling and non-residential withdrawal support.

Youth Substance Abuse Service

YSAS services are free for young people. YSAS has many different programs in a range of locations that can help young people and the people who support them.

SHARC Family Drug Help

Self Help Addiction Recovery Centre promotes self-help approaches
to recovery from severe alcohol and drug related issues.

E-cigarettes and teens: what you need to know

Bullying

Family Violence

1800Respect

Confidential information, counselling and support service

1800 737 732

1800RESPECT is available for free, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to support people impacted by domestic, family or sexual violence.

The Orange Door

An easily accessible, community-based point of entry for children, young people and families needing support.

Child Protection Services

13 12 78

For children and young people whose safety is at risk.

Salvation Army

Services include: family violence support, housing support, emergency food relielf, financial counselling and men's behaviour change program.

Leongatha office: 5662 6400

Financial Counselling and Food

LGBTQIA+

Events and gatherings

Health and wellbeing

Education and professional services

Switchboard

Switchboard provides peer-driven support services for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and gender diverse, intersex, queer and asexual (LGBTIQA+) people, their families, allies and communities.

Transcend Australia

Transcend Australia provides programs and services for families, parents and caregivers located anywhere in Australia.

Mental Health Support

headspace Wonthaggi

5671 5900

headspace - information for parents and carers

Reach Out

A safe, online place to get information and support to help you and your teen feel better.

If the child or young person in your life needs specialised care, contact LRH Mental Health Triage on 1300 363 322.

South Gippsland Hospital Counselling and Social Work

Mental health counselling and social work (Stepped Care) services for adults and children.

Bass Coast Health

5671 3175

Counselling and social work.

Online Safety and Gaming

Parenting support services

Parents and carers mental health and wellbeing toolkit

Support if you’re concerned about your child’s mental health

Support for families

Working with all types of families and support can be tailored to meet the diverse needs of you and your family members.

Parent support in Victoria

Essential services, programs and help throughout your parenting journey

Family and Parenting Support Services

School Refusal

Transition & Inclusion

Essential services, programs and help throughout your parenting journey

Students

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People

Koorie Youth Council

KYC facilitates and amplifies the voices, aspirations, and experiences of all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people living in Victoria.

VAHS have established a free and confidential counselling service for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples. Yarning SafeNStrong (YSNS) is available to people and families who need to have a yarn with someone about their wellbeing.

1800 959 563

Alcohol and Other Drugs / Vaping

YoDAA is Victoria’s Youth Drug and Alcohol Advice service for young people or someone concerned and looking for help.

Get help, get advice

1800 458 685

9-5pm : Mon-Fri

email: advice@yodaa.org.au

Self-help options

Support options

Drug facts and info

FAQ's

Tools & Resources

Positive Choices

Making choices

Know the facts about drugs

Helping a friend

E-cigarettes and teens: what you need to know

Gippsland Southern Health Service

5667 5506

Alcohol and drug counselling, residential and home based withdrawal service.

Bass Coast Health

Alcohol and other drug counselling and non-residential withdrawal support.

Youth Substance Abuse Service

YSAS services are free for young people. YSAS has many different programs in a range of locations that can help young people and the people who support them.

SHARC Family Drug Help

Body Image

Bullying

Dolly's Dream

Free support and resources to help navigate the challenges of bullying and its impacts, connect with services, and take steps towards creating a kinder, safer world.

Free support line 24/7

0488 881 033

Webchat

Bullying

Bullying is never okay

Bullying can happen at home, at school or online. It is never okay and it is not a normal part of growing up. The Bully Stoppers online toolkit supports schools, parents and carers, and students to work together to help prevent and respond to bullying.

Family Violence

Respect

Confidential information, counselling and support service

1800 737 732

1800RESPECT is available for free, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to support people impacted by domestic, family or sexual violence.

The Orange Door

An easily accessible, community-based point of entry for children, young people and families needing support.

Child Protection Services

13 12 78

For children and young people whose safety is at risk.

Salvation Army

Services include: family violence support, housing support, emergency food relielf, financial counselling and men's behaviour change program.

Leongatha office: 5662 6400

Friendships

Gambling

LGBTQIA+

Queerspace

Queerspace is an LGBTIQ+ health and wellbeing support service established in 2009 by LGBTIQ+ communities for LGBTIQ+ communities.

Queerspace Youth

(Ages 16-25) A space for queer young people to meet, make friends, work on projects and have fun.

Minus18

Minus18 is Australia's charity improving the lives of LGBTQIA+ youth

Switchboard

Switchboard provides peer-driven support services for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and gender diverse, intersex, queer and asexual (LGBTIQA+) people, their families, allies and communities.

Rainbow door

Rainbow Door support is available to LGBTIQA+ people of all ages and identities with issues that may include family and intimate partner violence (including elder abuse), alcohol and other drugs, suicidal thoughts, relationship issues, sexual assault, social isolation, mental health, and wellbeing.

Mental Health Support

Kids Helpline

1800 55 1800

24/7 crisis support and suicide prevention services for children and young people aged 5 to 25.

Lifeline

13 11 14

Online Chat

24/7 crisis support, suicide prevention and mental health support services.

ReachOut

A safe place to chat anonymously, get support, and feel better.

headspace Wonthaggi

5671 5900

headspace - information for parents and carers

Provides free, confidential services for young people aged 12 to 25 years.

LRH Mental Health Triage

If the child or young person in your life needs specialised care, contact LRH Mental Health Triage on 1300 363 322.

Online Safety

Relationships

Sexual Health

Study Support

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

Taking care of your mental health and wellbeing can look different to everyone. It's about finding a balance in all aspects of your life that works for you. It's about your whole person: physical, mental, social and emotional. Making small adjustments can help you learn what works for you and stay well.

There are many things you can do to look after your mental health and wellbeing. Some are simple, others more challenging. Being aware of them and making a plan is a great place to start.

Wellbeing resources

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

Programs at LSC

Nationally recognised days and events

Resources

Parents and carers

Essential services, programs and help throughout your parenting journey

Students

Staff

Resources

More info

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