At Mildura Senior College, wellbeing is central to creating the conditions for students to learn, grow and feel connected. As students move through senior school, they manage a wide range of pressures, including study, friendships, family responsibilities, future pathways, work and assessment. The College continues to strengthen programs that build resilience, organisation, independent learning habits and personal capability.
To make support even easier to access, we are introducing an additional process for students who wish to connect with Wellbeing Services. Students can now complete a Wellbeing Self-Referral form, available through the Compass favourites menu. The form provides a direct pathway to support for a range of concerns, including mental and emotional health, personal and social challenges, health and lifestyle, safety and crisis support, and growth and positive mindset.
Once submitted, the form will be reviewed by the Wellbeing Coordinator within two school days, and students will be contacted using the method they nominate. We encourage all students to reach out whenever they need support. Seeking help is a positive and responsible step, and no student needs to navigate challenges alone.
Families play an important role by creating space for open conversations, helping young people feel comfortable accessing support, and reassuring them that asking for help is safe and encouraged. Friends can also support each other by encouraging someone they are worried about to contact Wellbeing Services.
Support can be accessed through the self-referral form, by emailing 8045-dl-wellbeing@schools.vic.edu.au, calling 03 5021 2911, or speaking with a teacher, Sub School Leader or the Front Office. For immediate support, students and families should contact emergency or crisis services, including Lifeline, Kids Helpline, headspace, Youth Beyond Blue, MBPH Mental Health Service, or call 000 in an emergency.