Student Support
Where can I get resources to support my students when they return to school?
Advice on how to support students is available at the following links. AISNSW can assist independent schools across the state to become familiar with and/or implement these comprehensive resources by providing no-cost consultancy support.
As a parent/carer, who can I speak with about my child’s circumstance to gain relevant counselling support?
If students would like to speak to someone anonymously or before school starts back, they can contact:
How do I help other parents/students in my schools should they need assistance?
Some families may need help, others not. So, to avoid any misunderstanding it is suggested that any parent/carer who wishes to help other families, connect with their principals so a sensitive, coordinated approach is taken.
Will counselling support be provided for staff and students impacted by the bushfires?
The Australian Government has funded Beyond Blue to provide an additional 25 liaison officers to support schools directly affected by the bushfires.
If students would like to speak to someone anonymously or before school starts back, they can contact:
Where can we get extra help?
- Parent Helpline 1300 1300 52
- Kids Helpline 1800 55 1800
- headspace: 1800 650 890
- Mensline 1300 789 978
- Your doctor
- Local community health centre
Where can I get information to support the mental health of students?
Large-scale distressing events affect our school communities in many ways.
The Australian Government has funded the Emerging Minds Community Trauma Toolkit and Beyond Blue’s Be You resources.
As an additional resource, the following may be useful: headspace’s mental health support resource
How can I help with donations of goods, services or cash?
GIVIT supports communities by working with all local charities, recovery agencies and support organisations to ensure goods and services reach the people who need them, while reducing the workload of front line personnel in bushfire affected areas.
For those wanting to support the recovery effort, you can go to www.givit.org.au to see what is needed or to pledge a donation.