News from the College Counsellors

Support group

Birchtree Centre of Excellence is running a support group for carers of people living with eating disorders. For more information and to register your interest, go to ED Carers Support Group.

Share the care with school

Changes in a young person’s physical or mental health can affect their schooling and relationships.  Support is available for MSCW students experiencing mental health or even physical health concerns.

Please let us know if your child has presented at or been admitted to hospital or an emergency service for any physical or mental health concern so that we can consider together if further supports are required to enhance learning and wellbeing. 

You or an advocate can speak with the Principal, Assistant Principal, House Coordinators, Leader of Wellbeing or School Counsellors to develop a plan together.

Ask us for help with:

  • Keeping your child safe
  • Returning to school following a physical or mental health incident
  • Identifying school staff your child can talk to
  • Developing an individual support plan to improve engagement and attendance 
  • Accessing support from the school and external agencies

We know that looking after your child is your number one priority – and it’s ours, too. 

For counselling or to arrange support, contact the College Counsellors via the House Coordinators, Leader of Wellbeing or directly through;

Need further help?

Relationships Australia can help individuals and families improve their relationships and overall wellbeing. Contact Relationships Counselling on 1300 364 277.

Parent Line can provide confidential and non-judgmental advice and support for parents, carers or professionals living in NSW, seven days a week. Contact Parent Line counsellors on 1300 1300 52.

Wishing our students and the MSCW community a restful break.

Miss Carly Boaler and Ms Louise Scuderi, College Counsellors

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