SPRINGVALE PARK SPECIAL DEVELOPMENTAL SCHOOL
WELLBEING TEAM

The Wellbeing team at Springvale Park Special Developmental School consists of our Welfare and Wellbeing committee which includes therapy and teaching staff, a Wellbeing Learning Specialist, a Mental Health and Wellbeing Leader and a Mental Health Practitioner.

The school’s leadership team supports the committee in implementing whole-school approaches to physical and mental wellbeing for students and staff.

Mae Saunders is our school Mental Health Practitioner & Social Worker and works Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

Leigh Richards is our Wellbeing Learning Specialist and works Monday to Friday, splitting his time between his Wellbeing and teaching role.

Sarah Gent is the Mental Health and Wellbeing Leader and is available Monday, Thursday and Friday.

Mae, Leigh and Sarah work collaboratively to promote a healthy learning environment that focuses on the needs of children and young people at our school.

The team provides emotional, mental and physical support services to school members including students, caregivers and staff. The team can provide referrals, consults and debriefing on a variety of issues. They are available to support our school community.

Please call the office at 9546 7666 or email wellbeing@springvaleparksds.vic.edu.au to make an appointment.