HEALTH INFORMATION
From our Student Support Team
The Department works actively to support students’ health and wellbeing in schools. If you are concerned about your child’s wellbeing, you can contact the College to ask what additional support might be available. Support is also available through a number of Queensland Government agencies and community organisations.
Parents and carers can call 13Health (13 43 25 84) at any time for practical medical advice and assistance.
You are also able to contact Lifeline Australia’s telephone counselling service on 13 11 14 for information and advice or obtain help and information from a local General Practitioner or Community Health Centre.
Queensland Health
A reminder that all the latest health information is available on the Queensland Health website. As always, the health and wellbeing of your children, and our staff, remain our focus.
Your Mental Wellbeing
The Queensland Government's website has a page with services and organisations to support you if you are struggling with your mental health.
Parentline
Parentline service supporting parents and carers
Parentline is a free, confidential counselling service available for all Queensland parents and carers.
If you need support navigating challenging situations, Parentline offers qualified counsellors who can help with expert advice, emotional support and referrals when needed.
Parentline’s services include:
- practical parenting resources on their website
- live webchat with professional counsellors
- phone support for immediate assistance (1300 30 1300)
- the option to pre-book ongoing sessions with the same counsellor
- online counsellor-facilitated parenting forums for shared support
- referrals to other family support services when additional help is needed.
Visit their website (parentline.com.au) for more information today, or give them a call on 1300 30 1300.
Triple P
The Teen Triple P- Positive Parenting Program provides families with children aged between 10 to 16 years, free, expert parenting advice. Learn how to raise confident, capable teens by managing and encouraging behaviour, supporting wellbeing and helping to improve social skills.
Support Information for Families
There are a number of different organisations in the Cairns area that are able to provide support to families. Please see one of our guidance officers for more information:
Primary: Mr Scott Gilmour sgilm26@eq.edu.au
Years 7-9: Ms Christina Wight cwigh12@eq.edu.au
Years 10-12: Ms Sheri Mills sxmil6@eq.edu.au
Cairns and Hinterland Oral Health Services
Is it time for your children to have a dental check-up? Come and visit us at one of our dental facilities. Simply call 1300 300 850 to book an appointment for a FREE dental check-up. Appointments available at Clinics and Dental Vans across the Mossman and Cairns Districts.
Eligibility includes:
Children aged between 0-17
Current Medicare Card is required
For more information on Cairns and Hinterland Oral Health Services
Visit – https://www.health.qld.gov.au/cairns_hinterland/html/cairns_north_oral
Call today to find out how your friendly School Dental team can help
