Our Purpose

Mount Erin College is committed to   providing the best quality support for all students. The College takes a holistic approach to supporting students and  understands that there are a myriad of issues that can impact on a young person’s experience of school. The Welfare team is well equipped to deal with the many facets of a student’s life and endeavors to maintain strong links with community agencies to facilitate referrals when appropriate.

 Referrals

· Students are able to self refer to the    Welfare Services Office.

· Teachers may also refer students after consultation with relevant Student  Services leader.

· Parents or guardians can also call the  office and speak to a member of the   welfare team  who will then follow up with the student.

· If issues are identified by a teacher or a student discloses an issue to a teacher, they can also refer to welfare (in circumstances relevant to ‘Mandatory Reporting’ legislation, teachers are required to do so).

· Referrals to Welfare are first seen by the Head of Student Services to  ensure that students are linked to the most appropriate worker.

Welfare Staff

Head of Student Services

· Co-ordinates the Student Services team

·  Offers individual counselling and support for students

· Liaises with community agencies

· May provide limited assistance with  uniforms and classroom material through the State Schools Relief Committee

Psychologist

· Provides individual counselling for students

· Provides mental health assessments.

· Provides educational assessments

· Facilitates referral to community agencies

Student Welfare Officer

· Provides individual counselling and     support for students

· Facilitates personal development based workshops

· Facilitates referrals to community agencies

Adolescent Health Nurse

· Actively promotes mental and physical health within the college

· Provides individual support and the provision of health related  programs

Chaplain

· Provides guidance and support for students

· Facilitates programs as determined by the school community