Well-being team
Student success at school is dependent on being in a safe supportive environment that is conducive to learning. Health and welfare are a priority at our school. The Wellbeing Framework for Schools helps schools support the cognitive, physical, social, emotional and spiritual development of students and allows them to connect, succeed and thrive throughout their education.
The well-being team provides many avenues of support and aims to ensure that every student is known, valued and cared for. Use the links provided as well as checking in with the well-being team. The well-being team consists of Head Teacher Welfare, Year Advisers, Deputies, Principal, Chaplain, Social Worker and School Counsellor who meet each week to ensure that all students are provided with the support that is needed for them to reach their potential.
Students are also allocated a mentor teacher whom they meet with every day during Connect time to act as their personal guide at Wyndham College. Read the Well-Being Policy for more information.
Make sure you stay home if you are sick. Be kind to yourself and click here for information about dealing with the mental health aspects of Coronavirus.
If you or your family member becomes very unwell
An ambulance is not needed to transport people to GPs or a hospital unless their condition is serious.
Alternative means of transport should be used including private car driven by a family member or an existing close contact (not bus, train, taxi or ride-share such as Uber).
If symptoms are severe and it is a medical emergency, such as shortness of breath at rest or difficulty breathing, dial 000 and ask for an ambulance.
eSafety and COVID19
We encourage you to visit the COVID-19 page on the eSafety website, which was recently awarded a Webby Honoree, for the latest advice for staying safe online. The most recent release includes guidance on how to manage your wellbeing during COVID-19.
The COVID-19 booklet provides online safety advice for parents and carers. The eSafety Guide has the latest information on popular videoconferencing services, games, apps and social media. Get advice on what they are, how they are used and the implications for your privacy and safety.
- There has been an increase in online harassment, intimidation and abuse targeted at women. For women in these situations, eSafety has online safety help and guidance that can provide advice and support.
- eSafety also has a Women Influencing Tech Spaces program, which provides information and advice on how women can protect and promote their voices online.
- eSafety have developed Global online safety advice for frontline workers to support women experiencing tech-facilitated abuse.
Headspace
Headspace has made the decision to transition their services across to a virtual telehealth model. All service offerings across both the headspace sites and headspace
early psychosis will continue to be available to current service users and new referrals that may present. These service offerings will be provided via telephone and telehealth (Microsoft Teams).
Parramatta Missions approach is based on the intention to minimise risk, ensure the safety of the community and teams.
The virtual services will be operational from Friday 20th March. Young people requiring support from the 20th March will need to call the relevant headspace centre to talk to a liaison officer.
Parramatta Mission is committed to work though the challenges that may arise as a result of Covid-19. Headspace Mt Druitt, Penrith and Early Psychosis teams will work remotely to ensure services to young people remain accessible and supportive during this time.
Bushfire and Drought Support for Children and Young People
We acknowledge that so many of you, your teachers and students have been impacted by the recent bushfires and drought. We have collated information on the support available for children and young people during this time. Find out more by clicking the link below.
www.acyp.nsw.gov.au/support
NSW Youth Advisory Council 2020
Applications are open for the NSW Youth Advisory Council. Children and young people between 12-24 years of age living in NSW are encouraged to apply. Council members are particularly sought from diverse locations, backgrounds and life experiences. Applications close 1 March, 2020. Click on the link below for more information.
www.acyp.nsw.gov.au
Face-to-Face Consultations on Disasters
ACYP are running face-to-face consultations with students to hear their feedback on disasters, such as the recent the bushfires and drought. If you would like ACYP to visit your school and hold a consultation with your students, please contact us on 02 9248 0970 or email: participation@acyp.nsw.gov.au
NSW Youth Week
Youth Week is a time for young people between 12-24 years of age to celebrate and come together to get involved in activities designed for young people. Youth Week runs from 1 to 9 April 2020. Teachers and students can click on the link below to find out what’s on across NSW and in their local area.
www.youthweek.nsw.gov.au
Free Child Rights Training for NSW Teachers
ACYP is inviting teachers to attend a free Registered Professional Development session on child rights. This free five hour session takes place in the Sydney CBD. Teachers can register their interest to attend future sessions via the link below.
www.acyp.nsw.gov.au/schools/child-rights-training
Our Local
Our Local is a website for children and young people to find opportunities, activities, services and events in their local area. We are encouraging Principals and teachers to invite students to take a look at Our Local and to start using the platform to find things to do, and support when they need it. Click on the link below.
www.ourlocal.nsw.gov.au
