Guidance Officer
GPs in Schools Pilot program
Helping students access the health care they need
Ripley Valley State Secondary College was selected to participate in the GPs in Schools Pilot. The Pilot is part of the Queensland Government's Student Well-being Package, an initiative which makes it easier for all Ripley Valley SSC students and students in Year 6 at Ripley Valley SS to access the healthcare they need.
The Pilot has allowed our school to set up a fit-for-purpose GP clinic in our community hub which already houses a community midwife clinic. This clinic provides students with access to a GP each Friday during the school terms.
How to book an appointment:
Parents/Guardians and Students are able to book an appointment with the School GP via email, phone or in person.
Email: GPbookings@ripleyvalleySSC.com.au;
Phone: 3819 5321
In person (students only): Visit Mrs Pratt the Administrative Co-ordinator in Student Support Services (J Block).
If you are a first-time user of the clinic, please register you (student) or your child’s details using this link:
https://urgentcarebne.snapforms.com.au/form/student-registration-form---ripley-school-
Completion of this form via the link registers Medicare details only. Please book appointment via phone, email or in person as per above.
What services will the GP provide?
Our school GP clinic will offer secondary students the majority of services that young people are able to access from GPs in the community, including management of physical health, mental health, and sexual and reproductive health issues. The school GP clinic is not a vaccination centre.
Will there be a cost for students to see the GP?
All visits to the GP will be provided at no cost to students or their families. The GP will bulk-bill all appointments through Medicare, so it is important that students bring their Medicare card (or their Medicare number) with them to their appointment.
Ripley Valley State Secondary College has been short listed for the QMHW Achievement Awards – Schools Award (Primary and Secondary). The winner will be announced at the Awards Breakfast Ceremony on Friday the 14th October at The Greek Club, South Brisbane.
https://www.openminds.org.au/achievement-awards
ABOUT QMHW
Queensland Mental Health Week (QMHW) is an annual awareness initiative that promotes individual and community mental health and wellbeing, boosts awareness of mental illness, and celebrates the contribution of the mental health and community sectors.
Each year, people across Queensland come together during QMHW through hundreds of local events, conversations and activities.
QMHW takes place in the week of World Mental Health Day on Monday the 10th October. In 2022, the week will be celebrated from Monday 10th October to Sunday 16th October.
WHAT IS MENTAL HEALTH
Mental Health is a key component of overall health and wellbeing. We all have mental health!
How you think, feel, and act in order to face life’s situations…
For example, how you handle stress.
How you look at yourself, your life and the people in your life…
For example, how you relate to others.
How you evaluate your options and make choices…
For example, how you make decisions.
WHAT CAN I DO TO HELP MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLBEING?
The Queensland Government’s Dear Mind campaign encourages Queenslanders to practise simple, everyday mental wellbeing activities from the Six Building Blocks of Mental Wellbeing. You can create a healthier relationship with your mind by doing activities to Get Healthy, Connect More, Keep Learning, Show Kindness, Take Notice and Embrace Nature.
For more information on mental wellbeing, as well as activity ideas and inspiration visit qld.gov.au/mental wellbeing.
SUPPORT SERVICES
If you or someone you know needs support, there are a number of services available. If your situation is life-threatening, call Triple 000 immediately for help.
Lifeline - 13 11 14 | lifeline.org.au
Suicide Call Back Service - 1300 659 467 |
suicidecallbackservice.org.au
SANE Australia - 1800 18 7263 | sane.org
Beyond Blue - 1300 22 4636 | beyondblue.org.au
Kids Help Line - 1800 55 1800 | kidshelpline.com.au
ADIS (alcohol and drug support) - 1800 177 833
Queensland Health - 13 HEALTH (13 43 25 84)
Carers Queensland - 07 3900 8100 | carersqld.com.au
At Ripley Valley State Secondary College we will hold the following events to celebrate QMHW:
Janet Ingram
Guidance Officer