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The new School Mental Health Service has arrived

We are pleased to announce that the Department for Education is implementing a school-based mental health service for students at Kadina Memorial School. This service will start from Monday 25th September 2023 and adds extra mental health supports to our school.  

School Mental Health Practitioners will provide an early intervention mental health service, supporting students with emerging and mild-moderate mental health concerns. The service will be flexible depending on the needs of our students.

How does the new service help?

Practitioners may provide a range of services, including:

• assessing student mental health needs and concerns
• supporting students to develop strategies to manage distress and maintain their mental health
• contributing to referral and case management processes for students with more complex mental health presentations
• supporting referrals and linking to external support services as required
• developing the mental health literacy of their school communities.

Practitioners have formal training in psychology, social work and/or occupational therapy and experience working in mental health related settings. They work collaboratively with students and families, education staff, other support service providers and external agencies to support young people to improve their psychological health and emotional wellbeing.

To learn more about our School Mental Health Service, visit the links above or the Department for Education website.