Student Wellbeing

Newstead College offers a wide range of support and wellbeing services for students to access. Support Group Teachers are a student’s first point of call in the provision of pastoral care, as well as being a key contact for parents.

For issues that impact students’ ability and capacity to engage in their studies, professional Support Staff are available on campus for students to access through appointment and drop-in clinics. The Support Staff are located in the Student Wellbeing Hub next to the College Cafeteria.

Laura (Social Worker) provides confidential counselling and support to students and their families around a range of issues. These may include relationships, mental health difficulties, stress management, grief counselling and conflict resolution. She can provide assistance for families/students at risk of harm (from self or from others) such as suicide, self-harm, child protection issues or risk of homelessness.

Mai (School Psychologist) works with students, staff and parents/carers towards the best outcomes for students’ educational achievement and personal wellbeing through assessments, counselling and case management. She can offer support for concerns such as under-achievement, poor social coping skills, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, and trauma impact.

Louise and Julie (School Health Nurses) offer drop-in clinics, advice and information for students to empower their health choices around topics such as sexual health and healthy relationships, addictions to drug and alcohol, resilience and mental health, body esteem, physical activity and nutrition. School Health Nurses also work to help students manage complex medical conditions and medical issues that may be impacting learning.

The Student Wellbeing Team, with the support of Student Leadership, organise whole College events as well as small group work, such as Mental Health Week, NAIDOC Week, Health and Wellbeing Program, Love Bites, Drumming, Winterfest, Protective Behaviours, Tree of Life, Health Expo and yoga/mindfulness.