Lynley Ischia is our School-Based Youth Health Nurse, working in partnership with EQ and Gold Coast Health to support the health and wellbeing of our students and school community.
Lynley is available on Mondays and Tuesdays in the SWeLL and provides a safe, welcoming, private and confidential space for young people to talk about their health and wellbeing.
School-Based Youth Health Nurses work closely with students, families, and school staff to promote healthy lifestyles and support young people through the challenges of growing up. This includes contributing to classroom learning, wellbeing programs, and creating a school environment that supports positive physical, mental, and emotional health.
How the SBYHN can help:
- Confidential health consultations for individuals
- Health education and promotion across the school (classes, groups, meetings)
- Support for staff and families in health education and wellbeing initiatives
- Referrals and connections to local health and community services when needed
Referrals can be made by speaking with the Student Support Services or Wellbeing Team, or by emailing nursehelensvaleshs@health.qld.gov.au
Health topics include:
- Mental health and emotional wellbeing
- Sexual health
- Relationships
- Alcohol, vaping, and other drug concerns
- Physical health, exercise, and nutrition
- Body image, growth, and development
- Personal, family, and social issues
- Hygiene and skin concerns
Important contacts:
- In an emergency: Call 000, or 112 from a mobile
- 13 HEALTH (Queensland Health): 13 43 25 84
- Poisons Information: 13 11 26
- Kids Helpline: 1800 55 1800
- Headspace: Youth mental health support for young people and families headspace National Youth Mental Health Foundation
Our School-Based Youth Health Nurse is here to support students and families, help young people make informed choices, and strengthen the overall wellbeing of our school community.
