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School Based Support

We pride ourselves on the strength of relationships developed between students, parents, staff and with the wider school community.

Wellbeing Team

The Wellbeing team consists of a Wellbeing Coordinator, Student Wellbeing Officers, Mental Health Practitioner and a Mental Health Nurse. Individual and group supports are available, as well as school wide health promotion initiatives, programs and activities. Students can access wellbeing support on request and can be referred by their House Leader, as well as parents.

Inclusion Team

Students with disabilities and additional learning needs are supported to achieve their full potential at Belmont High School through a team consisting of the Disability Inclusion Learning Specialist, the Disability Inclusion Coordinator and Inclusion Support Staff. The team works with families, students, and staff to develop reasonable adjustments documented through Individual Education Plans, while also identifying students who may be eligible for a Disability Inclusion Profile.

Crisis services 

Kids Helpline – 1800 55 1800

Confidential 24/7 online and phone counselling service for young people aged 5 to 25.

Lifeline – 13 11 14

Crisis support accessible 24/7 via phone or webchat

Geelong Area 

Barwon Health – 1300 094 187

Child & Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) 24/7 Mental Health Crisis Support, advice and triage

Barwon Health – Jigsaw Youth Mental Health, Drug and Alcohol Service

Specialist early intervention for young people at risk of mental illness and difficulties with drug and alcohol use

Supports for young people 

Your family GP

Your family doctor can refer your child to a psychologist, if required, on a Mental Health Care Plan. These sessions are subsidised by Medicare.

Meli – General enquiries – 03 5226 8900

Homelessness Assistance (16-25) – 1800 825 955

Supporting communities throughout their lifetime, from early childhood through to adolescence and adulthood.

headspace

Supporting young people aged 12-25 with mental health, physical health (including sexual health), alcohol and other drug services, and work and study support.

headspace Geelong – 03 5222 6690

headspace Corio – 03 5202 8290

headspace Ocean Grove – 03 5253 0400

eheadspace

Online telephone, webchat and email based support for young people aged 12-25 and their families and friends. Available 9am-1am every day for 1-1 ondemand support with qualified mental health clinicians

1800 650 890 www.headspace.org.au/eheadspace

Parent Supports

Parent Support Hotline (ParentLine) – 13 22 89

Telephone support for parents of children up to 18 years of age. Operates 8am – midnight 7 days a week

Family Relationship Adviceline – 1800 050 321

National telephone service that helps families affected by relationship or separation issues. It can also refer callers to local services that provide assistance. Operates 8am – 8pm weekdays and 10am – 4pm Saturdays

The Orange Door – 1800 360 462

The Orange Door is an easily accessible, community-based point of entry for children, young people and families needing support.

Drummond Street Services – (03) 9663 6733

Not-for-profit community service organisation that works from a human rights-based framework in the provision of support for individuals, families, and communities.

 

Quick wellbeing tips for parents 

  1. Encourage them to share their feelings.

It is important to acknowledge and understand emotions they might be experiencing, even if it feels uncomfortable. When they open up to you, you can respond with “I understand”, “it sounds like a difficult situation” or “that makes sense”.

  1. Take time to support them.

Work together on setting up new routines and achievable daily goals. You could fit in home chores around school work or set a target like getting homework done before dinner.

  1. Work through conflict together

Listen to your teen’s views and try to sort out conflict calmly. Remember: everyone gets stressed! Never discuss an issue while you are angry. Walk away, take a breath and calm down — you can talk with your teen about it later.

  1. Care for yourself

Make time in your day to do the things that help you cope with and manage stress. Whether your day is busy or slow, we know that making time to look after yourself is essential for your wellbeing as a parent. Doing the things you like or simply taking a few minutes off from your day can help you feel relaxed and re-energised. Encourage your teen to do this too.