Wellbeing at Immanuel

Directors of Wellbeing Tim French and Shaun Cleary take a proactive role to ensure all children have the resources to become well-rounded individuals equipped to face life’s adventures and challenges. That means reaching out to students who may be struggling to overcome social or emotional challenges.

College Chaplain Gayla Mathews lends an ear, a helping hand and an open heart to our students. Gayla is available to the Immanuel community as a listener and as someone who can offer support and guidance in matters of life, heart and faith. Gayla facilitates Worship and devotional support from Prep to Year 12.

anuel Lutheran College offers excellent outdoor education programs from a setting of 23 hectares of Immanuel Lutheran College knows that every child’s learning needs are different and when children’s learning requirements are not met, they may become disengaged.

Immanuel Lutheran College offers excellent outdoor education programs from a setting of 23 hectares of rainforest, complete with waterways and boardwalks. Outdoor education at Immanuel provides students with educator-lead, hands-on opportunities to experience the natural world around them.

Immanuel’s camp at Mt Binga Outdoor Education Centre is a month-long experience where students learn a variety of important life skills while undertaking physical challenges and outdoor adventure activities.

Yes, it’s true. We have a wellbeing dog. As part of our school wellbeing program, Immanuel Lutheran College is one of few schools with a therapy dog on campus.  Connie is a valued member of the ILC community whose impact on student wellbeing cannot be understated. 

Happy, confident children are engaged and curious learners. At Immanuel, we have an intentional wellbeing program that is implemented across all areas of school life – from the playground to the classroom and beyond.  

Tarnya Mitchell (BA (Psych), BSocWk, Grad Dip Teaching, M.Ed (Guidance and Counselling)

Tarnya Mitchell is the College Counsellor and is a member of the College Wellbeing Team.