From the Student Wellbeing Team
The role of the student wellbeing team at MGSC encompasses a variety of responsibilities that works using evidence-based practices to support students when onsite;
- Engage in early intervention program development and support for students.
- Assist students to develop problem-solving skills.
- Work with staff and young people to develop coping skills, contributing to creating positive, inclusive and supportive school environments.
- Assist families with financial needs to ensure learning success.
- Liaise with local City Council on issues affecting young people.
- Provide positive mental health promotion using a holistic approach to student wellbeing, so that students can take maximum advantage of learning opportunities at MGSC.
- Select and implement whole-school supports.
- Work with external family support systems, government and non-government to enhance whole of wellbeing support to students in the classroom.
- At times the wellbeing team will consult and work with Child Protection and The Orange Door.
Student can self-refer by talking to a sub school manager.
At MGSC students have access to a number of additional free or low-cost counselling and youth supports.
Kingston Youth Services – Visiting Psychologists - Kingston Youth Services offers individual online or phone support services for young people aged 12-25 who have a connection to the City of Kingston. This support includes both Youth Work and Counselling. Visiting Psychologists co-located on selected days and times. You will find all the necessary details here https://kingstonyouth.org.au/youth-support-and-counselling/
Headspace - Headspace offers free or low-cost services. Young people aged 12-25 can access a range of health services. To access supports and to self-refer use the link https://headspace.org.au/services/
The early in help program - The Early Help Brief Support Program is aimed at assisting families with linkage into appropriate ongoing services. If you wish to talk to the practitioner please contact Family Life - https://www.familylife.com.au/contact-us/
External helplines
This is not an extensive list. Your GP will be able to provide tailored support and referrals.
eHeadspace - eheadspace enables young people aged 12 to 25 to access mental health support through online chat, phone or email. https://headspace.org.au/online-and-phone-support/
Alfred Health Infant, Child and Youth Area Mental Health and Wellbeing Service - provides comprehensive, specialised and family-focused mental health support services for young people aged 0-25 years. https://www.alfredhealth.org.au/services/child-youth-mental-health-service
Kids Helpline - Australia’s only free and confidential, 24/7 online and phone counselling service for young people aged 5 to 25. Free call 1800 55 1800 or kidshelpline.com.au
Parent line - A state-wide telephone counselling and support service for all Victorian parents and carers of children from 0-18 years. Experienced social workers, psychologists and family therapists can give you counselling and information around a wide range of parenting issues. https://services.dffh.vic.gov.au/parentline
Support can be tailored to meet the diverse needs of your family members. The Orange Door is a free service and operates during business hours (9am to 5pm) from Monday to Friday (closed public holidays). Statewide after-hours support is available.
In an emergency, call Triple 000.
