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.
A focus on wellbeing goes beyond the welfare needs of a handful of students - it aims for all students to be healthy, happy, and successful.
The Wellbeing team at Chatswood High School is led by the three Head Teachers of Wellbeing (one per stage). These staff members work with an extensive and dedicated team of other wellbeing teachers to ensure our students are supported.
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.
Need support for your child's wellbeing?
Get in touch to talk about the right support for your child.
Wellbeing resources
Online and phone counselling
Headspace
Providing support in youth mental health, helping to navigate life's challenges.
Kids Helpline
Australia's only free, confidential, 24/7 online and phone counselling service for young people aged 5-25.
Beyond Blue
Working with the community to improve mental health and making it easier for people to feel better earlier, get well and stay well.
Intervention and support
Low Level Intervention: Headspace
Headspace Chatswood - 02 8021 3668
For young people with mild to moderate mental health conditions
Moderate Level Intervention: YESS
YESS - 1800 937 776
For young people with moderate to severe mental health conditions
High Level Intervention: NSW Government Child and Youth Mental Health Service
Lower North Shore - 02 9462 9222
For young people with severe mental health conditions
Other support services
1800 011 511 (24hrs, 7 days a week)
Provides professional help, advice and referrals to local mental health services for children, teens, adults and older people.
1800 066 757 (8am-6pm Mon-Fri)
Linking families with the most appropriate service or support for their individual needs.
1800 33 4672
Provides information and support for eating disorders and body image issues.
02 9977 0711
Provides free counselling and support for young people aged 12-25 with problematic alcohol and other drug use.
1800 656 463
The national sexual assault, domestic and family violence counselling service.
02 9460 3777
Youth Service offering homelessness services and crisis support accommodation.
02 8594 9555
Providing a broad range of specialised services for young members of the LGBTGIA+ community.
Life Ready
Life Ready is a mandatory 25 hour program for students in Years 11 and/or 12 in NSW public schools.
It aims to prepare and support senior students as they encounter situations related to health and safety as they become more independent and gain more responsibilities.
Life Ready focuses on offering opportunities for students to build the functional knowledge and skills for life after school.
For more information, please contact us.