Student Wellbeing at MGSC
The Student Wellbeing Team at Mentone Girls' Secondary College (MGSC) provides a range of evidence-based supports and services to promote student wellbeing, engagement, and learning success. Our team works collaboratively with students, families, staff, and external agencies to support the social, emotional, and mental health needs of young people while they are at school. The wellbeing team runs regular lunchtime programs, focusing on social and emotional development, friendship programs and mindfulness.
Accessing Wellbeing Support
Students can access support from the Wellbeing Team by speaking with a member of their sub school team, Assistant Principal or school first aid team.
The wellbeing team is committed to providing a safe, supportive, and confidential environment where students can seek assistance and access support.
Participation in the school wellbeing program is voluntary, parent/carer consent is required for students under 18 years of age before appointments can commence.
Mental Health Practitioner (MHP) Program
MGSC has access to a Mental Health Practitioner (MHP) who provides short-term, early intervention mental health support for students experiencing mild to moderate mental health concerns that could be supported with brief intervention and external referral support.
Additional Counselling and Youth Support Services
Students and families have access to a range of free and low-cost counselling, mental health, and family support services within the community. The services listed below can provide additional support alongside the school's wellbeing services.
Headspace
Headspace provides free or low-cost health and wellbeing services for young people aged 12–25 years. Supports include mental health, physical health, alcohol and other drug services, and work and study support.
For more information or to self-refer, visit: https://headspace.org.au/services/
Family Life
Family Life provides a range of family support, counselling, parenting, and community services to strengthen the wellbeing of children, young people, and families.
For more information: https://www.familylife.com.au/
Kingston Youth Services
Kingston Youth Services provides a range of free programs, and support services for young people aged 12–25 years who live, work, or study within the City of Kingston.
For more information: Kingston Youth Services Website
External Helplines and Mental Health Supports
This is not an exhaustive list of available services.
Your General Practitioner can also provide advice, support, and referrals tailored to your individual circumstances.
eheadspace
eheadspace offers free online and telephone mental health support for young people aged 12–25 years through webchat, email, and phone counselling.
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 assessment and treatment services for children and young people aged 0–25 years.
https://www.alfredhealth.org.au/services/child-youth-mental-health-service
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