Defence Transitions

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