Wellbeing

At Mentone Girls’ Grammar, we recognise the vital importance of supporting the wellbeing of our students. Every staff member is dedicated to creating a safe and nurturing environment where students feel valued, can explore their passions, learn from challenges, and grow into confident, capable, and ethical young people.

At the heart of our approach is the Wellbeing Centre. Nestled in a peaceful corner of the campus, this purpose-designed space offers students a place to seek support, reflect quietly, or simply recharge. The Centre is staffed by a highly qualified team of psychologists, counsellors, and wellbeing educators who work closely with students, staff, and families to foster a healthy, inclusive, and supportive school culture — ensuring every girl feels known, seen, and cared for.

Mentone Girls’ Grammar is proud to have two dedicated Educational Psychologist/Counsellors who support students from ELC through to Year 12. They work tirelessly to ensure that students' wellbeing needs are met by providing them with a safe space to voice their concerns, process their problems and plan their goals.

Our highly qualified and experienced counsellors provide psychological counselling and therapy programs for a range of mental health, emotional, and family issues to support your child in achieving their full potential. We take the wellbeing of our students seriously, and our counsellors are an integral part of our commitment to providing a supportive and nurturing environment for every student at our school.

Medical care is overseen by our registered School Nurse, who is available on campus each day. All staff are trained in First Aid, anaphylaxis and Asthma management, and families are encouraged to work with the nurse to ensure individual medical needs are met with care and clarity.

Our Learning Support Teachers consist of both curriculum support teachers and career counsellors. Curriculum support teachers work with students who may require additional support to achieve their academic potential, such as those with learning difficulties or disabilities.

Our career counsellors provide guidance and advice to students regarding their future career paths, including subject selection and tertiary education options. Our Learning Support Teachers play a critical role in ensuring that all students are supported and empowered to reach their full potential.

Mentone Girls’ Grammar welcomes students from all faiths and beliefs, and our Anglican identity underpins our values and principles. Our culture is shaped by Christian principles – including kindness, integrity, respect, service and inclusion – which are reflected in our daily interactions, our expectations of community behaviour, and our commitment to fostering a strong moral foundation in every student.

Mentone Girls' Grammar maintains a close relationship with St Augustine’s Anglican Church in Mentone, offering opportunities for
worship, reflection and connection as part of our shared Anglican identity. 

In addition to our dedicated team of wellbeing professionals, we provide further support to our students through daily mindfulness practices in the classroom, our House System, transition programs, buddy system and parent information sessions. These initiatives are designed to foster a positive and inclusive school culture, providing students with the tools they need to succeed academically, socially and emotionally. We believe that a holistic approach to education, one that encompasses both wellbeing and academic support, is essential to helping our students thrive

Our commitment to a truly holistic education extends to providing onsite physiotherapy services to our community. Operating out of the Wellbeing Precinct, we partner with mhealth to offer onsite physiotherapy services. Services are available every Monday from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. and open to students, parents, and staff who receive discounted consultation fees.