Sunbury Downs Secondary College is committed to ensuring the wellbeing of students by providing a safe, respectful and caring environment.

We acknowledge the relationship between the physical and emotional wellbeing of students and their academic success in school and way of life.

The SDC Student Services Team’s focus is on supporting students to develop their social, emotional and physical health. The team provides individualised support, as well as assistance through college events and programs with a wellbeing focus. Students at SDC are able to grow as people and be supported in their holistic development through the support from Students Services Team members.

The Student Services Team utilise the Trauma Informed Care Practice (TICP) approach to student wellbeing. TICP is a strengths-based framework that is responsive to the impact of trauma, emphasising physical, psychological, and emotional safety for the students. We offer personal, holistic, supportive and therapeutic responses to student needs using this approach.  

Other services and supports

If students need counselling or support outside of school, there are a range of services offered throughout Sunbury and the Hume region, they include:

Sunbury Youth Centre: Phone – (03) 9744 2602

Sunbury Community Health Centre: Phone – (03) 9744 4455

Hume Youth Counselling Service: Phone – (03) 9205 2200

Headspace: Phone – (03) 9027 0100

Local GP: A local GP can be consulted for a mental health referral and mental health support.