I need to talk to someone
A great person to reach out to for help is your Year Advisor. You can check in with them via email or through their Google Classroom. Find the code to your grade's Google Classroom below, otherwise, keep scrolling for different options.
I want to talk to the School Chaplain
Mr Marten, our School Chaplain, is currently available on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays during the school term.
The School Chaplain provides support for the personal, social, and spiritual wellbeing of students and the wider school community. He can act as a mentor and help with issues such as family difficulties, grief and loss.
To get in touch with Mr Marten, please click here and fill in the Google Form.
I want to talk to the Student Support Officer
Ms Beniamen (Ms B), our new SSO, is available from Monday to Friday during the school term.
With a focus on student health and wellbeing, the SSO takes on the role of advocate, listener and mentor. She can help with issues such as stress, friendships, self-esteem, and bullying.
To get in touch with Ms B, please click here and fill in the Google Form.
I want to talk to a school counsellor
Sometimes, you might have sensitive issues that you want help with, but you'd rather they be kept on the down-low.
That's where school counsellors come in handy, because they are bound by confidentiality - this means they won't share anything you talk about with anyone else, unless you give permission or are at risk of harm.
Michelle and Meredith, the school counsellors, are available every weekday during the school term while school is running remotely.
Please click here to fill out a self-referral form, and we will be in touch to set up a telecounselling appointment.
I want to talk to someone else
If you'd prefer to seek help from someone who is not affiliated with the school at all, there are a number of free options. Some are listed below.
Kids Helpline
Kids Helpline is a 24/7 private and confidential phone and online counselling service for young people aged 5 to 25.
Call 1800 55 1800 or get online help at https://kidshelpline.com.au/get-help/webchat-counselling
Lifeline
Lifeline provides 24/7 crisis support and suicide prevention services for all ages.
Call 13 11 14, text 0477 131 114, or get online help at https://www.lifeline.org.au/get-help/online-services/crisis-chat
Headspace
eheadspace provides online and phone support to young people aged 12-25, as well as their friends and families.
Call headspace Liverpool on 8785 3200, or chat online (group or 1-on-1) at https://headspace.org.au/eheadspace/group-chat/
QLife
QLife provides anonymous support for people wanting to talk about sexuality, identity, gender, bodies, feelings, or relationships.
Call 1800 184 527 or chat online at https://www.qlife.org.au/resources/chat (3PM to midnight)