Allied Health (Wellbeing) Team

At Melton Secondary College, student wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to creating a safe, inclusive and supportive environment where every student can thrive academically, socially and emotionally.

Our Allied Health (Wellbeing) Team works closely with students, families and staff to ensure students feel valued, connected and supported throughout their time at the College. We provide a range of individual, group and whole-school supports designed to strengthen wellbeing and engagement.

Our Support Services

We offer:

  • Individual counselling (short- to medium-term support and therapeutic intervention)
  • Small group wellbeing programs
  • Whole-school wellbeing initiatives
  • Health promotion and education
  • External referrals and care coordination
  • Doctors in Secondary Schools (DiSS) Program
  • Breakfast Club

Our service is voluntary and student-centred. We work collaboratively with families to ensure students receive coordinated and appropriate support.

Meet our Team

Ms Kriss Payne

Assistant Principal – Director of Student Services and Operations
Kriss oversees Student Services and leads the Allied Health Team, ensuring students receive coordinated and comprehensive support tailored to their individual needs.

Stacey James

Allied Health Clinical Lead
With over 10 years of experience at Melton Secondary College, Stacey provides leadership, coordination and oversight of Allied Health practices across the school. She brings extensive expertise in student mental health and a strong understanding of the Melton community.

Liam Jilla

Counsellor
Liam provides individual counselling and facilitates small group programs focused on resilience, emotional growth and positive relationships.

Daniella Giampino

Counsellor (Mondays & Thursdays)
With over eight years at the College, Dani provides counselling and delivers small group programs that strengthen emotional wellbeing and social skills.

Ellie Perger

Youth Worker (Tuesdays & Thursdays)
Ellie supports students through short- to medium-term counselling and small group programs, helping them build coping strategies and resilience.

Yai Mario-Ring

Social Worker (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday)
Yai brings over eight years of experience in school-based social work. She provides counselling and facilitates group programs using a strengths-based, holistic approach.

Alisha Pitisano

Student Wellbeing and Engagement Officer
Alisha coordinates Tier 1 wellbeing programs including Doctors in Secondary Schools (DiSS) and Breakfast Club. She also supports students in Out-of-Home Care (OOHC), working closely with carers and external agencies.

Cheryl Zammit

School Nurse
Cheryl oversees student health support including asthma and anaphylaxis management, chronic health conditions, medication plans, and staff First Aid training.

Cynthia Flores

Health Promotion Nurse (Thursdays & Fridays)
Through the Secondary School Nursing Program, Cynthia supports health promotion initiatives and strengthens links with local health services including immunisation, dental and sexual health programs.