The School Based Social Worker (SBSW) works alongside school communities to enhance student wellbeing and their engagement in learning, in the Secondary year level space.
The SBSWs are guided by a project charter which identifies the key activities of their role and can include “Universal and Targeted” group work, 1:1 intervention (mild to moderate mental health concerns), community development which includes parenting support and school capacity building.
Example of Group Work Interventions for Secondary Students
Drum Beat
Mental Fitness Challenge (Black Dog Institute)
Life Hacks 101
Wellbeing Workshops
Mates in Construction
Headspace Schools Workshops
Youth Opportunities is a program that is rolled out every year for Year 10’s and is funded by Bendigo Bank.
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Referrals
Referrals to SBSW can be done via phone, face to face or Daymap message from Parent/Caregiver.
School Site Staff can refer via face to face, Daymap message to SBSW.
Consent
As the SBSW is working onsite, students may access SBSW in the Wellbeing Spaces without parental/caregiver consent however if a 1:1 therapeutic intervention is provided or group work occurs, then parental/caregiver consent will be sought either verbally or in writing. If you do not wish your child to engage in School Social Work Services then you need to discuss with School Leadership.
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