Wellbeing

We aim for all students to be healthy, safe and happy.

We do this by creating a caring, respectful and inclusive environment in which each student is inspired to achieve their best.

At times students may need extra support for their mental health and wellbeing. This may be due to a wide range of issues - from exam stress and friendship concerns, issues at home or in the community, through to mental health disorders. 

Our Wellbeing Team can provide professional and confidential support to individual students and their families. This includes individual counselling for wellbeing, group programs and workshops, as well as referral to a wide range of services. For mental health issues, such as depression and anxiety, students can be referred to internal or external services to get the help they need. 

The Wellbeing Office is located in the Macleod College Performing Arts Centre opposite the Library. Students are advised to make an appointment if possible (email Claudia to arrange), but are always welcome to drop in. Our wellbeing space is warm and welcoming, offering students a place where they can discuss any issues which are of concern. 


Parents/Carers can contact the Wellbeing Team for a confidential discussion: 

Call Macleod College Reception on 9459 0222 and ask for Wellbeing or email nil@macleod.vic.edu.au (Claudia Nicolin). 

Wellbeing Team

Kasi Bird

Wellbeing Leader

Lisa Didomenica

Disability Inclusion Leader

Claudia Nicolin

Wellbeing Counsellor

Lauren Wallis

Mental Health Practitioner

Kylie Stanley

Adolescent Health Nurse

Jessie Zietz

Art Therapy

Department of Education Services:

  • Department of Education Student Support Service (SSS) - Speech Therapy, Psychology, Social Work

  • Visiting Teacher Service 

  • Koori Engagement and Support Officers

  • LOOKOUT Education Support Centres - For students in Out of Home Care.

School wellbeing programs:

  • Breakfast Club offered every Tuesday and Thursday before school

  • Homework Club offered after school every Tuesday

  • Tuning in to Teens program (6 week Emotionally Intelligent Parenting program)

  • Fit to Drive

  • Road Smart

  • Optus Cyber Safety

  • Reach workshops 8-10

  • I CAN Network

  • ManCave

  • Big Sister Program

  • EACH Wild

  • Operation Newstart

  • Brainstorm Productions

Days we Celebrate:

  • Take A Stand Anti-bullying

  • International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Intersexism and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT)

  • Wear It Purple

  • RUOK? Day

  • Move It Macleod Week

  • Mental Health Week & Month

  • White Ribbon

  • Jump Rope For Heart

  • Harmony Day

Whole School Approaches:

  • Be You - https://beyou.edu.au/

  • SAFEMinds

  • Respectful Relationships

  • Rock and Water Transition Program

  • Optus Digital Thumbprint Cyber Safety Program

  • Berry Street Educational Model