Wellbeing

At our school, student wellbeing and learning go hand in hand. We want every student to feel safe, included and ready to learn. 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.

RIOT- Resilience in our Teens

This program has been successfully running at Girraween High School Since 2023. The RIOT program helps students learn skills to manage feelings of anxiety ad build resilience by promoting a "have a go" culture. It is an evidence -based program and is underpinned by Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). The RIOT program has an overall focus of improving academic results and attendance whilst building a common language in the school and equipping parents to use the strategies. Students learn self-calming skills, relaxation techniques and strategies for helping each other to manage their emotions and become independent problem solver.

Need support for your child's wellbeing?

Get in touch to talk about the right support for your child.

Support Services

The following services provide support for young people and families:

●     Kids Helpline (24/7 online and phone):  https://kidshelpline.com.au/(opens in new window)  (Phone: 1800 551 800)

●     Youth Mental Health:  https://headspace.org.au/(opens in new window)  (Phone: 1800 650 890)

●    Depression:  https://www.beyondblue.org.au/(opens in new window)  (Phone: 1300 224 636)

●     Butterfly Foundation:  https://butterfly.org.au/(opens in new window)  (Phone: 1800 334 673)

●    Domestic violence/sexual assault:  https://www.1800respect.org.au/(opens in new window)  (Phone: 1800 737 732)