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.

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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

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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

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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

 

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Positive Education

 

What is Positive Education? 

Positive Education is based on the science of Positive Psychology which, through a focus on strengths and virtues, enables individuals, communities and organisations to flourish. 

Positive Education is supported by brain science that proves we can learn to be more optimistic and by doing so, experience greater levels of happiness, engagement and purpose in life. 

 

What does it look like? 

In 2016 Positive Education was formally introduced into the Year 7 to 10 Program, with the students participating in one 60-minute class a fortnight. During this time, students learn and practice skills that enable them to: 

• be mindful 

• build positive relationships 

• experience more positive emotions 

• enhance personal resilience and wellbeing 

 

Aspects of Positive Education have also been incorporated into our Primary and VCE Programs through a daily focus on: 

• building on character strengths 

• practicing mindfulness 

• developing a growth mindset 

• expressing gratitude 

 

Why Positive Education? 

At Macleod College we are committed to developing the whole person: academically, socially and emotionally. We believe Positive Education gives us the necessary tools to do just that. 

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Research shows that individuals who practice the skills taught in Positive Education increase their academic performance as well as overall happiness and life satisfaction. 

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We see Positive Education as more than just a program at We see Positive Education as more than just a program at Macleod College. It is an evidence- based approach to life and learning that empowers individuals and   communities to be the best they can be.

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Out of hours support:

Emergency: Police/Fire/Ambulance - Call 000

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Crisis Help:

• Lifeline: www.lifeline.org.au phone: 13 11 14

• Kidshelpline www.kidshelpline.com.au phone: 1800 551 800

• Suicide Call Back Service www.suicidecallbackservice.org.au phone: 1300 659 467

• Suicide Line www.suicideline.org.au phone: 1300 651 251

• Sexual Assault Line (after hours) phone: 1800 806 292

• Safe Steps (family violence) phone: 1800 015 188

• Austin Hospital (ER) phone:  9496 5000

• 24 /7 Crisis support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders 13 92 76 13 

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Counselling Services:

• headspace (Greensborough) https://headspace.org.au/headspace-centres/greensborough/  phone: 9433 7200 

• eheadspace www.headspace.org.au/eheadspace phone: 1800 650 890

• Banyule Youth Services www.banyuleyouth.com phone:  9457 9855

• Beyond Blue www.beyondblue.org.au phone: 1300 22 4636

• Sane Helpline www.sane.org phone: 1800 18 7263

• Yarning SafeNStrong (ATSI) phone: 1800 959 563

• QLife (LGBTIQA+) www.qlife.org.au phone: 1800 184 527

• Rainbow Door (LGBTIQA+) SMS support: phone:  0480 017 246 or1800 729 367

• Grief Line www.griefline.org.au phone:  9935 7400

• HeadtoHelp www.headtohelp.org.au phone: 1800 595 212

• 1800 RESPECT www.1800respect.org.au phone:1800 737 732

• Directline (Alcohol and Other Drugs) www.directline.org.au phone: 1800 888 236

• YSAS (Preston) www.ysas.org.au phone:  9478 0786

• Mensline: phone: 1300 78 99 78 https://mensline.org.au/

 

Other services:

• Orange Door (family violence and child wellbeing concerns) www.orangedoor.vic.gov.au phone: 1800 319 355

• Child Protection Crisis Line phone: 13 12 78

• Heidelberg Police Station phone:  9450 8000

• Greensborough Police Station phone:  9435 1044

• Nurse On Call phone: 1300 60 60 24

• Parentline phone: 13 22 89

• ER Directory | Diamond Valley Community Support Inc. | Australia (dvsupport.org.au)

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