As we return for Term 4, students will transition to the summer uniform. We typically have a two week period where students can wear summer or winter uniform to accommodate for the variability of spring weather in Ballarat. Traditionally, Yr 12’s have been able to wear winter uniform until they finish and while they will be at school until later this year we will allow some flexibility in wearing either the summer or winter uniform until 30^th October. Year 12 students can wear their Hoodie in term 4, except when representing College.

Child Safety

The College’s Student Services Team provides invaluable support to our families and students. The team will be taking a well earned break too. However, the school holiday period can be both rewarding and challenging for all families and therefore we may need additional support. Please find following a list of agencies who may be able to assist: -

• Ballarat Community Health Ballarat Community Health (bchc.org.au) (Offers Mental health and AOD support)
• Youth Drug & Alcohol Advice (YoDAA) www.yodaa.org.au 1800 458 685
• Ballarat and District Aboriginal Cooperative Home | Ballarat and District Aboriginal Cooperative | badac.net.au P: 03 5331 5344
• Minus 18 Home | Minus18
• Youth Mental Health Services Ballarat - Access and Triage: 1300 247 647
• CASA Ballarat: 5320 3933
• Butterfly foundation Support for Eating Disorders and Body Image Issues | Butterfly Foundation 1800 33 4673.

Additional information can be found on the school website, by clicking the following link - Wellbeing Community Supports - Damascus College

Helpful Online & Telephone Support Services

• Orange Door
• Headspace eheadspace.org.au
• Youth Beyondblue youthbeyondblue.com
• ReachOut.com
• Eating Disorders Foundation of Victoria www.eatingdisorders.org.au 1300 550 236
• LifeLine 131 114
• Kids Helpline www.kidshelp.com.au 1800 551 800
• Suicide Line www.suicideline.org.au 1300 651 251
• Domestic Violence Crisis Line www.dvrcv.org.au 1800 200 526
• Orygen Youth Health www.oyh.org.au 1800 888 320
• Department of Human Services 1300 650 172
• Eating Disorders www.eatingdisorders.org.au 1300 550 236
• Youth Drug & Alcohol Advice (YoDAA) www.yodaa.org.au 1800 458 685