Health, Safety & Wellbeing

At NCCS, we are dedicated to helping and supporting each student. We understand that each journey is unique, and we value each one of you. Your wellbeing matters to us and we are here to provide the resources, guidance and care you need during your time here.

We are pleased to introduce KIRAN CHAND, our Wellbeing Advisor, who offers professional guidance and support to promote the mental, emotional, and overall wellbeing of our students.

Overview of Kiran Chand’s Background & Expertise

If you would like to speak to us please book an appointment, or email us at wellbeingsupport@nccs.nsw.edu.au

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Online mental health resources

• Alcohol and Drug services – information, advice, & support for those affected directly or indirectly by drug & alcohol issues http://www.health.act.gov.au/our-services/alcohol-and-other-drugs 
• Anxiety Self-help – information about managing anxiety disorders and phobias http://www.anxieties.com/ 
• Beyond Blue – national organisation offering information and advice on mental health issues especially depression and anxiety http://www.beyondblue.org.au/ 
• Black Dog Institute – offers evidenced-based information and resources for mental wellbeing http://www.blackdoginstitute.org.au/ 
• Head to Health – an electronic hub of Australian mental health services and resources, providing high quality information across a range of services and needs https://www.headtohealth.gov.au/ 
• e-couch – a free interactive web-based self-help program for issues such as general anxiety, social anxiety and depression https://www.ecouch.com.au 
• moodgym – a free interactive online program teaching skills to cope with life’s problems, including CBT for preventing depression https://moodgym.com.au/ 
• ReachOut – an interactive site for young people with help, information, and support for a range of issues, including fact sheets, stories, forums and videos http://au.reachout.com/ 
• Self Help Resources for Mental Health Problems – the Centre for Clinical Interventions (CCI) has produced resources for consumers and healthcare professionals to assist in providing interventions for mental health problems https://www.cci.health.wa.gov.au/Resources/Looking-After-Yourself 

Embrace mindfulness, sharpen your focus, and stay updated on the latest well-being trends

MOST is a free mental health support platform for international students aged 15–25, MOST is available even while other services may be closed. Students can:

• Chat with mental health professionals
• Access the Distress Tolerance Toolkit for simple, in-the-moment strategies
• Use the Festive Care Pack for holiday wellbeing tips

Students can download MOST on the Apple App Store or Google Play, or visit MOST.

Additional resources are available on Study Australia, including guidance on mental wellbeing: How to access mental wellbeing support |Study Australia