Wellbeing
Wellbeing and Support are deeply ingrained in the culture at Hopetown School. We want every student at our school to feel included, respected and that they belong. We prioritise a respectful and inclusive environment where students feel ready to learn. Whether your child needs extra help or just someone to talk to, we’re here to support their learning, growth and wellbeing.
We have onsite student counsellors and wellbeing staff to ensure that every student feels heard, safe and supported at school. At Hopetown, student wellbeing and learning go hand in hand. Whether your child needs help with their mental, emotional, social or physical wellbeing, we are here to help them thrive at school and in daily life.
How we support student wellbeing
Supporting each student’s mental, emotional, social and physical wellbeing is part of everyday school life.
We do this through:
- teachers who help students feel welcome and included
- access to school counsellors, school psychologists and specialist staff
- programs that support health, social skills, attendance and positive behaviour
- help for students who are new or changing year levels
- clear expectations for behaviour and respectful relationships
- staff who get to know each child and work closely with families
- developing health care plans for students
- open communication about wellbeing and support.
Visit Our principal and staff to learn about our wellbeing and specialist support staff.
I need urgent help
Immediate Danger - Call 000
Help for me or someone I am worried about
Kids Help Line
- 1800 55 1800 Anytime. Any Reason.
MOODGYM
Moodgym is an interactive web-based therapy program designed to prevent depression in young people. It provides information, demonstrations and exercises designed to help users identify their susceptibility to mental health problems, gain information about how to address these problems and develop effective thinking strategies and coping skills.
REACH OUT
This site covers everyday issues, tough times, relationships, mental health issues, bullying, identity and gender and how to help others.
Bullying No Way
Bullying can make us feel safe and unhappy. If you are being bullied or see others being bullied, or if you are a bully, please do something. You may get help here.
Black Dog
Support for anxiety, bipolar disorder, depression, PTSD and suicide
Health Direct
Information about substance abuse, mental health, anxiety and many many other medical issues.
National Eating Disorders Collaboration
This site explains why a positive body image is important.
Youth Beyond Blue
Beyond Blue aims to raise awareness of the signs and symptoms of depression, anxiety, and associated drug and alcohol problems among young people. The website includes fact sheets on a range of topics from bullying to cannabis use and eating disorders. It talks about treatments, ways to get help and how to support a young person going through a tough time.
Help for Parents/Carers
Reach Out
Reach Out offers different types of support in areas including depression, anxiety, suicide, body image and eating disorders, stress, technology, family conflict, sexuality, trust and communication.
Raising Children
Parenting information covering children of all ages in the areas of learning, relationships, NDIS, mental health, disability and other topics.
Mental Health First Aid
This is a community where courses empower people to support those with mental health problems.
Care and Connect
Parents and carers can use the NSW Government Education website "Care and Connect" for helpful ideas about caring for themselves and others.
Need support for your child's wellbeing?
Get in touch to talk about the right support for your child.
Additional learning support
Find out how we support students with disability or additional learning needs.
Our principal and staff
Get to know our principal and staff, who work together to create a positive school culture.