The wellbeing of a young person encompasses more than just physical health; it is a combination of emotional, social and mental health. By connecting with students, parents and caregivers this will enable our young people to grow into happy, respectful and successful members of the community.

Meet the Team

Stuart Banytis
Assistant Principal Wellbeing, Inclusion & Aboriginal Education

Stuart provides strategic leadership for the Wellbeing and Intervention team, ensuring a holistic, student-centered approach to support. He works closely with all team members to create a safe, inclusive, and supportive school environment where students feel valued and empowered. Stuart plays a pivotal role in developing and implementing school-wide policies and procedures related to wellbeing, engagement, and intervention, ensuring they align with best practices and student needs.

In addition, Stuart leads the Aboriginal Education team, working collaboratively to support First Nations students in their academic, cultural, and personal development. He fosters strong connections with families, community members, and external agencies to provide culturally responsive support that enhances student success and wellbeing. Stuart is committed to ensuring all students have the opportunity to thrive in a nurturing and supportive school environment.

Ty Duerden
Learning Connection and Engagement Leader

As Learning Connection and Engagement Leader, Ty champions a positive and inclusive school environment with a focus on student wellbeing. He oversees the Wellbeing Hub, ensuring it is a safe and supportive space for all. Ty manages key support programs such as the Chill Out Program for emotional regulation and Student Leadership initiatives that foster personal growth. He coordinates wellbeing activities across the school, offers one-on-one support to students, and works with staff and external providers to meet students’ diverse needs.

Ty also supports Aboriginal education by working with ASETOs to strengthen connections with families and the community. He helps ensure culturally safe spaces, amplifies Aboriginal student voices, and enhances engagement through meaningful relationships and activities.

Thomas Hennessy
Youth Worker

Thomas is a dedicated youth worker who provides daily wellbeing support and intervention for students, creating a safe and welcoming space for those in need. He facilitates both group and individual sessions focused on emotional management, resilience, and personal development. Thomas also runs the Chill Out Program and oversees the Wellbeing Hub, ensuring students have access to the resources and strategies necessary for their mental and emotional wellbeing. He works closely with staff and external support services to provide targeted assistance. Students can book a time to meet with Thomas via DayMap for support and guidance.

Kathryn Gratton
Mental Health Practitioner

Kathryn is a Mental Health Practitioner who is based at Le Fevre High School on a part time basis. Kathryn’s role is to provide an early intervention service for students. These services include counselling, coordination of referrals to external services and contributing to case management for those students requiring additional mental health support.

Lenny Fitzgerald
Tailored Provisions Youth Worker

Tailored Learning Provision supports students at risk of disengaging from education due to significant and often multiple personal challenges. As the Tailored Provisions Youth Worker, Lenny provides case management focused on students' social and emotional wellbeing, helping them stay connected to their education. She facilitates access to accredited Tailored Learning programs and ensures students receive appropriate interventions and support. Lenny works closely with students to identify positive pathways, creating meaningful learning experiences that encourage engagement. Additionally, she collaborates with families and external community services, making appropriate referrals to ensure both students and their families receive the necessary support.

Dawn Bowden
Attendance Officer

Dawn is the Attendance Officer who tracks daily attendance records across the school to identify absent students and recognize any ongoing patterns of absenteeism. When students are chronically absent, Dawn works closely with students, parents, teachers and other key stakeholders to identify positive ways to improve student attendance. Another core aspect of the role is to build strong relationships with students and parents to create a safe and coordinated approach to supporting the student.

Kalista Bacic
Wellbeing and Inclusion

Kalista delivers daily support and intervention for students, fostering a safe, inclusive, and welcoming environment. She facilitates both group and individual sessions that focus on emotional regulation, resilience, and personal development. Within her role, she ensures students are connected with appropriate resources and external supports. Part of her inclusion role, includes facilitating external support within the school, support the role of rostering of SSO timetables, oversight of intervention programs and provide counselling support of IEC students. Kalista aims to empower students to develop healthy coping mechanisms to thrive both personally and academically within the school community.

Jackie Kelsh
Intervention and Support Leader

Jackie, as the Intervention and Support Leader, plays a crucial role in ensuring students receive the targeted support they need to succeed. She oversees literacy and numeracy intervention programs, ensuring students who require extra assistance have access to effective learning strategies. Jackie also coordinates in-class SSO support, enhancing student engagement and learning outcomes. She manages direct transport for eligible students, ensuring they can access their education without barriers. Additionally, Jackie oversees NDIS service providers, facilitating external support within the school. She also assists with referrals for learning assessments, ensuring students receive the necessary evaluations to support their educational journey. Through her dedication, Jackie fosters an inclusive and supportive learning environment for all students.

Student Leaders

At Le Fevre High School, the Student Leaders program plays a vital role in ensuring student voices are heard and considered in key decisions, policies, and initiatives. The school has adopted a House system, where Student Leaders take on an essential role in fostering school spirit and a sense of belonging among their peers. The Student Leaders Committee meets regularly to discuss solutions, policy changes, significant days and events, and fundraising initiatives, helping to create a more inclusive and engaged school community. Students can nominate themselves for the Student Voice Committee, where they must demonstrate the school’s core values of Respect, Integrity, and Thrive to be selected. Additionally, student representatives serve on the Le Fevre High School Governing Council, providing valuable input on school-wide decisions and key events, ensuring students have an active role in shaping their educational experience.

Support Programs

• Ice Factor
• Chill Out Lunch Program
• Student Leaders
• Charter Ambassador Program
• Access the Wellbeing Hub for emotional regulation support
• Counselling Services
• Referral services
• Negotiated alternative programs