Wellbeing

At HDSC, the holistic wellbeing of all members of our school community is of the utmost importance to us.

Our team of welcoming, compassionate and proactive staff are here to nurture and enhance the wellbeing of our students, staff and parents.

Wellbeing support has a dedicated space for students to feel relaxed in a stress-free environment, with private counselling/consulting rooms also available.  

The Wellbeing room is staffed at lunchtime Monday – Friday for students to enjoy some downtime and connect with others.

Lynne, our Wellbeing Coordinator, is available Monday – Friday, and facilitates both individual and group support sessions, experiences and programs.  This includes (but not limited to) non-clinical Counselling, Creative Arts Therapy, Therapeutic Drumming (Rhythm 2 Recovery) and other programs based on the student’s strengths and needs.

The Wellbeing team also consists of Debra, our Mental Health Practitioner, offering clinical mental health support one day per week, Nicola, our School Nurse who is available two days per week, and Tania, our school Chaplain, available two days per week.  In addition to our HDSC team, we are fortunate to be well supported by other visiting services and programs.

To help students get through their day, they have access to a variety of foods in the Wellbeing room.  Generous donations are provided by Foodbank and local Churches.

Our Wellbeing team, leadership and other supports work closely together and are committed in helping to improve and maintain the wellbeing of all in our school community.