Wellbeing
Student Wellbeing at Warrnambool College
Student wellbeing is a whole-school priority at Warrnambool College. When students feel supported, they are better able to engage, learn, and thrive.
Guided by our values of Respect, Resilience, and Responsibility, wellbeing is embedded across everyday school life, creating a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment for all students.
The Wellbeing Hub provides a central point of support, offering programs, resources, and coordinated assistance to promote engagement, connection, and positive wellbeing outcomes
The Wellbeing Hub supports:
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- Students
- Families & carers
- Educators
- Specialist professional supporting students
Support is delivered through a tiered model, ensuring students receive the right level of support at the right time.
Key Features and Offerings
Tier 1: Universal Wellbeing Support: Promoting positive mental health & engagement for all students
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- Whole-school wellbeing and engagement initiatives, including celebration days and assemblies
- SchoolTV: an evidence-informed online parenting resource to support families
- Self-Reg Online Room: resources to support emotional awareness and self-regulation
Tier 2: Targeted Early Intervention: Supporting students with emerging needs or shared vulnerabilities
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- Social and emotional learning small-group programs
- Rainbow club supporting LGBTQIA+ students
- Mentoring Program: Standing Tall
- Breakfast Club
- Year 7 Lunch Club
Tier 3: Individualised and Intensive Support: Supporting students with complex or higher-level wellbeing needs
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- Individualised wellbeing and regulation support
- Connection with external community and mental health services
- Mental Health Practitioner Initiative
- Essential supports: second-hand uniform items and short-term meal support
- First Aid support: management of student medical conditions, response to illness or injury, and administration of prescribed medication as authorised.
