WELLBEING
Wellbeing team
At Mount Barker High School, our Wellbeing team is dedicated to supporting all students’ mental, emotional, and social health. We work to create a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment that encourages students to thrive both in and out of the classroom.
Our team collaborates with students, families, and staff to nurture each student’s well-being and empower them to reach their full potential.
In our role, we:
- Advocate for all student’s learning and well-being needs
- Offer support for managing personal issues and relationships with family, teachers, and peers
- Respond to crisis situations such as contacting the Social Work Incident Support Service (SWISS)
- Guide and refer students to appropriate support and therapeutic services, including the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAHMS), Headspace, Summit Health, general practitioners, and Young Carers
- Act as mandated reports of child abuse and neglect
- Respect student’s privacy and maintain confidentiality
- Run clubs and activities aimed at celebrating diversity and promoting safe and supportive environments
- Lead initiatives that support a whole school approach to student wellbeing and mental health
- Case management of Tailored Learning Programs
Wellbeing Team
WELLBEING
Our services
The Wellbeing team focuses on offering essential support; however, it does not offer therapeutic or professional counselling services.
Our responsibilities include:
- Promoting school attendance, positive engagement, behaviour, and learning
- Educating and guiding students on managing relationships with peers, teachers, and families
- Responding to crises
- Providing brief interventions and referrals to professional services
Appointments to speak with a member of the Wellbeing team are made in the student hub.
