
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