Parkville/Sunshine Education
Education supporting mental health recovery
The Travancore School Parkville/Sunshine Team supports students (aged 15 -18 years) who are clients of the Orygen Specialist Program to improve their engagement with current or new schools/education settings.
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The teaching staff offer a variety of supports and interventions including individual student support, a classroom program, as well as outreach liaison with school/education staff, families, case managers, and other professionals.
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Purpose
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Our purpose is to support students to improve their engagement with education as part of their mental health recovery.
We strive to
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Advocate for the needs of students so they can remain engaged with and thrive in education
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Work collaboratively with students, Orygen Case Managers, school/education staff, and support networks
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Use a strength-based approach that is future-focused, and hope driven
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Promote mental health awareness, inclusion, and equity in schools.
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What We Do
Meet the Team
Lorraine (She/Her)​
Team Leader
Claire (She/Her)​
Bec (She/Her)​
Kate (She/Her)​
Contact Us
travancore.sch@education.vic.gov.au
(03) 9345 6053