Wellbeing Services
The Wellbeing team is lead by Richard Ghent, he is supported by a group of specifically trained professionals who can explore difficult personal situations with anyone who requires assistance to process events that are occurring in their life and the associated consequences.
The consequences of spiritual, emotional, psychological and physical can impact on all people associated with the experience and Alfriston College will provide appropriate support.
Our Services
Te Kaha o Roto – Building Inner Strength, Kai Haapai & Check & Connect
These services are available for Alfriston College students, families and associated community members during school hours.
Restorative conferencing
Guidance staff are trained restorative conference facilitators. This process is widely used by Alfriston College to resolve all relationship issues.
Confidentiality
Excluding the following situations, anything said to the Counsellor is confidential and will not be shared with any other person.
Exceptions to Confidentiality
When the Counsellor is seeking legal, ethical or peer advice on a difficult issue. In this situation confidentiality is preserved but the situation may be explained to a third independent party to ensure appropriate responses, action, practitioner and client safety.
Absolute Exception to Confidentiality – When a disclosure is made that clearly indicates to the counsellor a client has the intention of harming themselves or others, the counsellor will inform the appropriate services to ensure no harm will occur to anyone.
Make an Appointment
If you wish to contact the Wellbeing staff, please make an appointment by emailing Rachel Caine or Richard.
If there is an urgent matter please phone Alfriston College Reception (09 269 0080) to ensure our Wellbeing team is quickly informed and can support you as soon as possible.
The Health Centre
Te Tari Waiora “The Place of Wellness”
The Health Centre is located right beside student services and is open from 8am – 3.30pm daily during term time.
The registered nurses offer confidential advice, care and treatment to learners and are trained to offer help in protecting young people physically and emotionally, encouraging independence and healthy lifestyles. The nurses work in a non-judgmental manner and are culturally aware.
Services on offer:
- First Aid and Emergency treatment, we have a defibrillator in the health centre and gym area
- ACC referrals: we can provide care under ACC (sports injuries)
- Wound care management
- Sore throat management and treating with antibiotics due to high risk to some learners of rheumatic fever
- Promotion of healthy eating and nutrition advice
- Assistance with chronic conditions, for example Diabetes
- Referrals to: GP, Urgent care, Xray, Physio, School counsellor, Dentist, Standup, Check and Connect
- Vision screening and ear assessment
- Sexual health screening and treatment
- Year 9 Health Assessments/HEEADSSS/Wellness Checks.
These are a great way to meet new learners and do a “safety check for their general wellbeing”. We can also do these on any high risk learners.
Make an Appointment
To contact the health center or make an appointment, please email:
[email protected] or call 09 269 0080, extension 900.
If there is an urgent matter please phone Alfriston College Reception (09 269 0080) to ensure we can support you as soon as possible.
