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Montmorency College has a dedicated wellbeing team with members available 5 days a week to assist with student wellbeing needs.
The Student Wellbeing Hub is located at the end of the College Gym, near the top Basketball courts, and consists of two offices and a friendly “chill-out” zone for students to sit in and relax while they self-regulate their emotions.
We give all students who enter the Hub the opportunity to “chill or chat ” with the aim that they can return to class after ~20minutes ( there are always exceptions ) If a student is unable to cope with returning to the classroom, parent/carer contact will be made and further arrangements discussed .
The Wellbeing Team is here to support all students to ensure all their needs are met during their time at the College. We hope that students and families know that going to a counsellor or psychologist when you are feeling sad or overwhelmed should be as normal as going to a doctor when you have the flu.
Let’s take the Stigma out of Mental Health
Montmorency College has a dedicated wellbeing team with members available 5 days a week to assist with student wellbeing needs.
The Student Wellbeing Hub is located at the end of the College Gym, near the top Basketball courts, and consists of two offices and a friendly
“chill-out” zone for students to sit in and relax while they self-regulate their emotions.
We give all students who enter the Hub the opportunity to “chill or chat ” with the aim that they can return to class after ~20minutes ( there are always exceptions ) If a student is unable to cope with returning to the classroom, parent/carer contact will be made and further arrangements discussed .
The Wellbeing Team is here to support all students to ensure all their needs are met during their time at the College. We hope that students and families know that going to a counsellor or psychologist when you are feeling sad or overwhelmed should be as normal as going to a doctor when you have the flu.
Let’s take the Stigma out of Mental Health
Sue Muir is in the shared role as Student Wellbeing Co-ordinator with Luke Mitchell and is available each Monday, Wednesday & Thursday to speak to parents and students. Sue organises program development, student counselling and family support and she acts as an advocate for students requiring assistance accessing alternative settings. Sue can also offer support to families in need by assisting with uniform. susanne.muir@education.vic.gov.au
Luke Mitchell is in the shared role our Student Wellbeing Co-ordinator and is available at the College every day except Wednesday. Luke is available for one-on-one student counselling, program development, he also works with staff in classes on specialised topics and meets with parents as required.
Luke is accompanied by his therapy dog, Mika, who comes to school with him each day
Violet Awad is our Mental Health Practitioner and has extensive experience in Social Worker and Psychology. Violet works from the Wellbeing Hub each day except Wednesday.
violet.Awad@education.vic.gov.au
Kylie Stanley is a Registered Nurse who comes to the College via the Department of Education School Nursing Program. She works with the Wellbeing team to provide health support, education and health promotion to the whole school community. She is available on Mondays or by appointment. Kylie can be contacted directly at school or via Sue or Luke.
JO MCNAMARA is the College Nurse and is available Monday to Friday during school hours in the General Office. Jo co-ordinates Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Diabetes and Epilepsy support and the Year 7 CSEF Uniform package.
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