Wellbeing Services
The wellbeing team is led by Rachel Caine. It is a collaborative team consisting of counsellors and youth workers. The team endeavours to support the physical, mental and emotional wellbeing of all learners and is aware that this is also a crucial part of the learning process. If a learner’s mind and emotions are not in a calm state, then learning will simply not happen.
The team is experienced in working with outside agencies to further support the wellbeing of learners.
Our Services
Te Kaha o Roto – Building Inner Strength
The team is experienced in counselling, advocacy, restorative conversations and mentoring. These services are available for learners, whaanau and associated community members during school hours.
Confidentiality
Anything said to a member of the wellbeing team stays between them and the learner/whaanau they are working with. There are, however, some exceptions:
- If a learner is a harm to themselves or to others, or if they are in danger themselves then this information has to be shared with a third party and the risk addressed. This is non-negotiable.
- If a counsellor is seeking legal, ethical or peer advice on a difficult issue they may need to explain the situation to a third party to ensure there is an appropriate level of response, action and safety for client and counsellor. Permission will be asked for in this case.
How to Make an Appointment
Learners
– Email the professional you wish to see directly, or email Rachel Caine who can re-direct your email.
– Complete the paper slip at student reception and place in the drop box.
– Ask a Learning Leader of Whaanau Leader to complete a referral form.
There are NO DROP IN sessions unless it is an absolute emergency.
Whaanau
Please email Rachel Caine or phone Reception 09 269 0080.
The Health Centre
Te Tari Waiora “The Place of Wellness”
Open Hours: 8:30am – 3:30pm daily during term time
The Health Centre provides accessible, confidential healthcare for all learners.
Services include:
- First aid and emergency care
- Defibrillators (AEDs) located in the Health Centre and gym
- ACC injury management, treatment and referrals
- Wound care management including assessment, cleaning, dressings, and ongoing wound management, including antibiotics when clinically indicated.
- Sore throat assessment and treatment including throat swabs and antibiotic treatment
- Chronic condition support including ongoing care and monitoring for conditions such as diabetes and asthma
- Healthy lifestyle advice including support with nutrition and healthy eating.
- Vision screening and ear assessments
- Sexual health services including screening, treatment and education
- Year 9 Health Assessments (HEEADSSS / Wellness Checks). These are a comprehensive wellbeing check to support a smooth transition into secondary school. These assessments provide an opportunity to connect early and identify any health or wellbeing needs. Assessments are also available for learners identified as higher risk at any year level.
- Referrals to external services including GPs, urgent care, X-ray, physiotherapy, counselling, and dentists.
Make an Appointment
To contact the health centre please email
s.nurse@alfristoncollege.school.nz or ring 09 269 0080 ext. 900.
If it is an urgent matter, please phone reception 09 269 0080.
