The Wellbeing Team at Terang College provides professional support for students and families. Our team works closely with students, staff, and parents to promote positive mental health, resilience, and overall wellbeing.
At Terang College we offer a range of supports to all our students, including counselling, mental health support, relationship and friendship support, referrals to external services, access to visiting health and wellbeing professionals. Students may self-refer or be referred by staff, family/guardians, or external agencies.
Parents/guardians can meet with Wellbeing staff by appointment on campus or via phone. Health & Wellbeing Prevention and Health Promotion Programs are included throughout the school in a wide range of education resources and activities.
School Counsellor is available 5 days a week. The Student Counsellor offers the following services: direct 1:1 counselling service to students Foundation – Year 12; group counselling on peer relationship, managing stress and anxieties, referral to support services for students with complex needs and family support.
Mental Health Practitioner is available 2 days a week. The Mental Health Practitioner offers the following services: Adolescent Mental Health Support, 1:1 counselling, early intervention of mental health issues, Health Promotion and small group mental health sessions.
Our School Nurse is available 2 days a week. The School Nurse offers the following services: Adolescent health concerns, Mental Health education, Relationship and Friendship strategies, Smoking, Drug and Alcohol Education, Body Image Information and Health Eating, Breakfast Club.
