West Moreton Anglican College (WestMAC) has a Defence School Mentor to assist Defence Families, particularly during transitions between schools or during parental absence.
There are many ways we support families, including:
- Assisting children and families to integrate into the College and local community
- Coordinating appropriate welcome and farewell activities
- Smoothing the transition from school to school and between different education systems (including minimising the impact of relocation on learning outcomes)
- Monitoring the social, emotional and academic wellbeing of Defence students
- Helping students develop self-confidence, self-reliance and resilience
- Referring students to services, or school and community programs that meet their needs
- Enhancing awareness and appreciation of the unique Defence lifestyle in schools and communities
- Providing support to children during times of parental absence