Wellbeing and Engagement
Wellbeing for our West Byford Primary School Children and Families
Supporting the health and wellbeing of our community is a priority at West Byford Primary School. We have collated some resources and details of support agencies that your family may wish to access if in need.
Learning
Learning at Home (Department of Education)
Wellbeing (for children)
Kids Helpline Website –1800 55 1800 (FREECALL 24/7)
The Brave Program (online counselling program for children with anxiety)
Smiling Mind App (meditation application)
Parenting support
Parenting and Family Support Centre (Parenting in a Pandemic podcast)
Triple P (Positive Parenting Program)
Ngala Parenting Line / Website – 9368 9368
Child Protection and Family Support – 1800 622 658 or 1800 199 008 (after hours)
Family Helpline - 1800 643 000 (24/7)
Urgent support (for children and parents)
Call 000 - Ambulance, Fire or Police emergencies only
Call 131 444 for police assistance (non-emergency)
Your local GP
Armadale Health Service – 9391 2000 (24/7)
Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service – 9391 2455
Crisis Care – 1800 199 008
Mental Health Emergency Response Line – 1300 555 788
Lifeline – 13 11 14 (all ages, 24/7)
1800Respect – 1800 737 732 (24/7)
Domestic Violence Advocacy Service – 6330 5400
Additional supports
National Coronavirus Helpline - 1800 020 080 (24/7 - for information on coronavirus)
Cahoots Connects - 1300 103 880 (essential shopping delivery services for people with a disability, those facing exceptional circumstances, or over 65s)
Helping Hands - 9526 1111 (support services organised through the Shire of Serpentine-Jarrahdale)
For school-based support (chaplain, social worker or school psychologist), please email your child’s classroom teacher outlining your concerns and support needs. Referrals will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
If the matter is urgent and you are seeking support from Administration, please do not hesitate to contact the school during lockdown on westbyford.ps@education.wa.edu.au or on 9526 6550 when we return to school.