Wellbeing Support in Remote Learning

While school is operating remotely, the College Wellbeing Service is still available to students via ‘telehealth’ options.

How will it work?

The College Wellbeing Service can offer telehealth support via phone or video conferencing using ‘Webex Meetings’ software. When making an appointment, students should indicate whether they would prefer a phone call or a video session. If a phone call is preferred, the student will be asked to provide a contact number. If a video session is preferred, the student will need to have downloaded the ‘Webex Meetings’ program, which should already be downloaded by all students for remote learning. Instructions for how to download Webex Meetings is available upon request.

Making an appointment

Students or parents can arrange an appointment by texting, calling or emailing the relevant Wellbeing staff member directly. Students should email from their school email account.

Sydenham:
Sarah Pearson	0457 560 187	Sarah.Pearson@education.vic.gov.au
Jane Williamson	0436 446 128	jane.williamson@education.vic.gov.au
Kings Park:
Mary Scott Jane Williamson	0419 385 496 0436 446 128	Mary.Scott@education.vic.gov.au jane.williamson@education.vic.gov.au
Delahey
Judy Scarfe	0408 358 582	Judith.Scarfe@education.vic.gov.au

Phones and emails are checked between 8.30-4.30pm Monday to Friday during official term dates. Wellbeing staff are not available outside of these hours.

New referrals will be assessed as to whether the presenting issue and level of associated risk is appropriate to be managed remotely by the College Wellbeing Service. If the presenting issue needs more intensive management that cannot be provided by the College Wellbeing Service, a referral to a provider within the community will be suggested. This also applies if an existing client’s presentation changes to the extent that remote College Wellbeing upport is no longer sufficient or appropriate. Please note that other providers may be similarly affected by the current COVID-19 restrictions and a referral is not a guarantee that these providers will be able to see a young person.

Before a student appointment can take place, the parent/carer and student will be provided with the ‘Information and Consent for Telehealth Wellbeing Service during Remote Learning’ form to read and sign.

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