About Us

At UYSC we have a strong commitment to the wellbeing of our students.

All students are better prepared for learning when they are healthy and feel safe and happy.

Student wellbeing is therefore the responsibility of all staff.”

Support Teachers and Year Level Leaders

Support Teachers and Year Level Leaders provide individual and group support and encouragement and monitor the daily wellbeing of students. We aim to provide a positive, supportive environment for each student to maximize their educational potential.

Early Intervention

An early intervention approach includes implementing appropriate support programs and the provision of school-based counselling. Our approach aims to be sensitive to students’ feelings and needs, improving resilience, utilising specialist services where appropriate and restoring wellbeing and preparedness to learn.

The Wellbeing Team

The Wellbeing Team at UYSC consists of a Student Counsellor, a Chaplain, Adolescent Health Nurse and a range of other allied support persons. The Wellbeing Team can help students with issues such as peer relationships, depression, anxiety, bullying, abuse, harassment, self esteem, resilience, health issues and health education, and a variety of other youth-related issues.We also work with families to address parenting techniques, family relationships and assist with referrals and welfare assistance.

The Student Wellbeing Team is available to all students within our dedicated wellbeing rooms, by either self-referral, or by referral from teachers or parents. Assistant Principals and Year Level Leaders also have an active role in supporting students and families to access appropriate support services.

If you would like to speak with any member of the Team or make a referral please feel free to contact the College.

Student Wellbeing Support – External Health Services

We have access to DET Regional School Support Services (Educational Psychologists, Speech Pathologists, Social Workers and Specialist Visiting Teachers). We also have ongoing support from CRS – Commonwealth Rehabilitation Services, Youth Connections and Shire Youth Services to support students experiencing difficulties. We also have a Student Wellbeing Coordinator based at the school. The Wellbeing Coordinator works closely with all agencies to ensure students are referred to the most appropriate services. These include: