Melville High School Youth Outreach Worker - Student Support Officer (SSO) has professional experience working with families and young people to improve their wellbeing, mental health in and out of school environments. Melville High School SSO is a fulltime, non-teaching, school based staff member who supports the implementation of the whole-of-school approach to wellbeing, with a focus on early interventions.
Our SSO assist students in developing their social and emotional skills through strengths based programs and strategies that build resilience, coping skills and positive relationships, which enhances the learning outcomes of students.
As a member of the wellbeing team, the SSO works closely with all school roles particularly the Principal, Deputy Principals and School Counsellors.
Our SSO will be able to connect students to the School Counselling service through the school referral processes.
Our SSO provides wellbeing support for students who are experiencing challenges at school or home, through small groups sessions or individual support.
Our SSO collaborates with external and other government agencies, creating pathways for students and families to access the support needed.
Reach Out Australia
Reach Out provides practical tools and support to help young people get through everyday issues to tough times! Reach Out provides personalised support recommendations based on your needs!
Beyond Blue
Beyond Blue is an organisation who equips people of ages with skills to protect their mental health by driving change & providing support for depression, anxiety & suicide prevention. Beyond Blue can be contacted via phone 1300 22 4636, instantly via online chat on their website & via email where a response can be given within 24 hours.
Black Dog Institute
The Black Dog Institute is a non-for-profit organisation dedicated to improving the lives of people affected by poor mental health. The institute uses scientific research to diagnose, treat and prevent mood disorders such as depression & bipolar.
Office of the Children's - eSafety Commissioner
The office of the Children's is dedicated to ensuring young people have safe & positive online experiences & encourage youth to act responsibly online. They provide online safety education for both young people & parents to equip all Australians with the knowledge to be cyber safe. The eSafety website is a fantastic resource for parents
R U OK?
R U OK is a suicide prevention charity that encourages Australians to connect with people around them and support anyone struggling with lifes challenges by asking the simple yet powerful questions 'R U OK?'. The R U OK website is full of resources to help anyone who may be struggling from mental health.
Headspace
Headspace provides early intervention mental health services to 12-25 year olds struggling with mental health, physical health, work & study support and alcohol & drug services. Headspace can be contacted by phone on 1800 650 890, via online chat or email.
We are lucky enough in Kempsey to also have a Headspace Centre at 65 Smith St, Kempsey
Lifeline
Lifeline provides 24 hour access to crisis support and suicide prevention services. Lifeline can be instantly reached on 13 11 14 as well as on their website via online chat.
Mental Health Line
1800 011 511
The Mental Health Line is a 24 hour telephone service operating 7 days a week across NSW giving those who call instant access to a mental health professional & connection with local care services.
