Wellbeing Programs
The following wellbeing programs support the education and formation of our students on a year level, opt in or referral basis as indicated.
Title | Content/Purpose | Details |
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Title: LGBT Stand Up Group | Content/Purpose: Supporting LGBTI students at Melba | Details: A support group where students are inclusive of all individuals |
Title: Well Being Week | Content/Purpose: Student and staff support | Details: Wellbeing Week is a week of activities designed to connect young people and to raise awareness of their physical, social and mental health, Programs are offered during lunchtime on an opt in basis for senior students and during both class and lunchtime for junior students. Staff are also supported during this time. |
Title: Ringwood Uniting Care Breakfast program | Content/Purpose: Supporting student health | Details: Provides a free breakfast provided twice a week on each campus |
Title: Students Focus | Content/Purpose: Supporting students | Details: Lunchtime programs on junior and senuior campus to help connect young people |
Title: Makerspace | Content/Purpose: Supporting student creativity and innovation | Details: Set in the junior library, Makerspace promotes hands on learning and inspires inquiring minds to produce imaginative thinkers. |
Wellbeing Activities
Participation in the following activities promotes positive relationships, behaviour and wellbeing.
Title | Content/Purpose | Details |
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Title: FRIENDS for Life | Content/Purpose: Supporting students | Details: A resilience program to assist students to be all they can be. |
Title: Drumming | Content/Purpose: Supporting young men | Details: A music therapy program for young men to assist them in relationships, peer pressure, communication and identity. |
Title: Multicultural Soccer Comp | Content/Purpose: Supporting our multicultural community | Details: Run to support effective communication and participation for our multicultural community. |
Title: Young Men and Women | Content/Purpose: Supporting refugee students | Details: A program related to identity for refugees run by the Migrant Information Centre youth worker. |
Title: Seasons for Growth | Content/Purpose: Supporting students | Details: A grief and loss program run by Melba's Adolescent Health Nurse |
Title: School Dental Program | Content/Purpose: Improving student health | Details: A dental van attends the school to assist young people in accessing dental check ups and work. |
Student Leadership Training
Leadership training is embedded in a range of year level programs. These include:
Year 7 – Launch Pad, Turbo Time, Orientation Camp
Year 12 – Year 12 Camp