ESC Wellbeing Team
Jess Hennig
Mental Health and Wellbeing Lead
Bachelor of Psychology/Business, Advanced Standing of Social Work and Master of Law
Lead the school’s approach to student mental health and wellbeing, embedding evidence-based practices into policies, procedures, and daily operations.
Provide expert consultation and mentoring to staff to strengthen their capacity to respond to wellbeing concerns. Manage critical incident responses and ensure compliance with mandatory reporting requirements.
Steph Villani
Mental Health Practitioner
Bachelor of Psychology Science and Master of Social Work
Enhancing mental health promotion and prevention activities
in the school by:
- Embedding mental health and wellbeing strategies and programs across the school
- Building the capability of teaching and school leadership staff to manage student health and wellbeing
- Contributing to whole school health and wellbeing plans
Providing expert counselling services for students with mild to moderate mental health needs using a 4-6 session model and small group work.
Luke Hotchkin-Van Neuren
Chaplain
Graduate Diploma in Divinity
Providing students with support and/or appropriate referrals in difficult situations such as during times of grief, or when students are facing personal or emotional challenges.
Providing pastoral care and guidance to students, referring students to appropriate services to meet their needs, including community-based services.
Supporting students and staff to create an environment which promotes the physical, emotional, social and intellectual development and wellbeing of all students.
Brendon Alter
Chaplain
Providing pastoral care and guidance to students, through small group work and hands on learning opportunities.
Running group work on Fridays.
Marlo
Wellbeing Support Dog
Enhances emotional regulation and communication. Supports social learning and prosocial behaviours. Helping reduce anxiety and promote regulation.
She is also super adorable and provides good vibes for all!
Placement Students
Provisional Psychologist- Emerald Psychology Clinic
We are lucky to have a provisional psychologist on site in both Semester 1 and 2. The Provisional Psychologist works one day per week providing targeted therapuetic intervention for a limited case load.
Social Work Field Education – RMIT
Emerald Secondary College has partnered with RMIT to have one Social Work student per semester supervised by our Mental Health Practitioner.
