Student Wellbeing

At Ulladulla High School, student wellbeing and learning go hand in hand. We want every student to feel safe, included and ready to learn. Whether your child needs support with their mental, emotional, social or physical wellbeing, our team is here to help them thrive at school and in everyday life.

Our Student Wellbeing Hub is a place for students and families to explore a wide range of wellbeing information. You can use it to discover new resources, learn something helpful, find inspiration or simply check out what’s available to support young people.

How we support student wellbeing

Supporting each student’s overall wellbeing is part of everyday life at Ulladulla High School. We do this through:

• Welcoming and inclusive classrooms where teachers create safe, supportive learning environments.

• Access to school counsellors, school psychologists and specialist wellbeing staff who provide guidance, intervention and support.

• Programs that promote health, social skills, attendance and positive behaviour, helping students feel confident and connected.

• Transition support for students who are new to the school or moving into a new year group.

• Clear expectations for behaviour and respectful relationships, so everyone feels valued and understood.

• Strong partnerships with families and external providers, with staff who take the time to get to know each student.

• Health care planning for students with medical or support needs.

• Open and ongoing communication to ensure wellbeing needs are identified and supported early.

Need support for your child's wellbeing?

Need Support for Your Child’s Wellbeing?

Each year group is supported by a dedicated Year Advisor and assistant, who provides ongoing guidance and coordinates wellbeing support for all students in their cohort. They are often the first point of contact for families seeking assistance.

Our School Wellbeing Team includes:

• Head Teacher Wellbeing

Sharon Bunyan

• School Counsellors

Emma Parsons and Katie Bolton

• Student Support Officers

Matt Berry and Emile Dupont-Louis

• Aboriginal Education Officers

Erica East, D'arcy Maguire and Michelle McBride

You are welcome to contact any member of the team if you have concerns, need advice or are looking for additional support for your child.  The following year advisors and assistants can help facilitate support

Breakfast Club

Duke of Edinburgh International Award

Local Professional Services

Mission Australia Ulladulla Youth Centre

The Ulladulla Youth Centre provides early intervention and place prevention for young people 12-18 years old and their families living in the Illawarra region. This service works with the local schools to help support young people in the community to remain and be supported at school and advice and assistance is provided to assist the young people to access the required services.

Headspace Nowra

Headspace Nowra are committed to providing ongoing FREE services to young people.

All clients will be offered face to face, online video or phone appointments (telehealth). We will try and work out how best to support you.

headspace Nowra is accessible for all visitors via our street entrance, we have disability access to the building and access to appropriate disabled facilities inside the Centre

If you have any concerns, please call us on 02 4446 7300 during business hours.

See your Doctor (GP)

Your doctor (GP) is often a good place to start if you're struggling with your wellbeing or mental health. Your Dr’s can provide you with support for mental heath concerns, and can discuss a lot of options with you, they can write a referral for you to see the right service for you.