Student Support Services: 

Student Support Services work in partnership with schools, families and external agencies to support student wellbeing, inclusion, engagement and learning, particularly for students with additional or complex needs.

Student services provide support from:

• visiting teachers for students
• psychologists
• guidance officers
• speech pathologists
• social workers
• other allied health professionals

At Somerville Rise Primary School, student wellbeing is supported through a Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS).

Our Tier 1 universal approaches ensure all students develop strong social and emotional skills through whole-school frameworks based on Berry Street Education Model and Respectful Relationships model.

For students requiring additional support, Tier 2 targeted wellbeing programs provide small-group intervention focused on building emotional regulation, communication, social skills and independence. These supports are data-informed, time-limited and delivered in a supportive, inclusive environment. To support multiple exposure for students in these sessions we ensure that the Zones of Regulation focus links in with the current BSEM and RR work that is occurring in our classrooms. 

There are also other wellbeing services available through Community organisations, such as:

• Parenting & Family Support

Parent line - 1800 55 1800

• 24/7 confidential support for parents and carers
• Advice around behaviour, routines, family stress and wellbeing

• Frankston Family Relationship Centre - (03) 9770 0341

• Support for family relationships, separation, and co-parenting
• Counselling and mediation services

• Child FIRST -  (03) 9705 3939

• Support for families experiencing challenges impacting children’s wellbeing
• Focus on early intervention and connection to services

Mental Health & Emotional Wellbeing

• Headspace Frankston - (03) 9769 6419
• Free or low-cost mental health support for young people aged 12–25
• Counselling, wellbeing support and family engagement
• Peninsula Health Mental Health - (03) 5976 9500
• Child, youth and adult mental health services
• Accessed via GP referral
• Beyond Blue - 1300 224 636 
• Phone and online support for anxiety, depression and wellbeing

Family Violence, Safety & Family Support

• The Orange Door - 1800RESPECT

• Free service for children, young people and families experiencing family violence or needing extra family support
• Self-referrals welcome
• Connects families to local services, case management and safety planning
• Safe Steps - 1800 015 188
• 24/7 family violence support line
• Crisis accommodation, safety planning and referrals