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Pastoral Care
Kainoho are our number one priority.
At Salmond College, your safety and well-being are our top priorities. We understand that the transition from secondary to tertiary study away from home can bring a raft of challenges and stresses; therefore, we have Kaiāwhina in our college to be the first port of call for our residents. Our Deputy Head, Rachael, is solely focused on the pastoral care and well-being of our students while they are in our care. All staff employed by the College seek to support residents and ensure their safety and well-being.
We work closely with the University and Polytech student support network of services to ensure the correct support, both academically and pastorally, is offered.
With our team, you’re in safe hands.
At Salmond College, our staff are well-prepared to handle all sorts of situations:
Mental Health Support: Positive mental well-being is an essential part of being able to live in a residential environment, form solid friendships and achieve academic success. That's why our staff are trained in Mental Health First Aid. Throughout the year, they work closely with Student Health at the University and Polytech to ensure your overall well-being. They're here to support you if you ever experience mental health issues, ensuring you get the help you need and referring you to outside services if necessary.
First Aid and Fire Safety: All College staff are trained in First Aid, so you're in good hands if you ever need medical assistance. Plus, they're also put in comprehensive fire safety training, ensuring that in any emergency, we've got a safe and efficient evacuation plan in place.
Pandemic and Emergency Preparedness: We've developed detailed plans to keep you safe during emergencies. We expect all students to follow all directives if an outbreak of any illness occurs. If you ever fall ill, we've got careful procedures to monitor and document it. Our staff follow the guidance of Healthline and Student Health when it comes to COVID-19 testing and alert levels. We expect all residents to do what is required to keep our community safe.
So, when it comes to your safety and well-being, Salmond College is fully prepared and committed to keeping you in good hands.
Meet the Deputy Head – Pastoral and Wellbeing
The pastoral care team at the Salmond are lea by the Head of College and the Deputy Head – Pastoral and Wellbeing, who monitor the well-being of all residents. Anyone with concerns about a resident is encouraged to reach out to them. The Deputy Head is available to plan for the well-being of individual residents and can connect residents with services outside the College, including Student Health, Māori and Pasifika student centres, accessibility services, campus chaplains, and other wellbeing support services.
We are here to help
Salmond College works closely with the University of Otago and Otago Polytechnic Student Health and Counselling services; our staff can make an urgent appointment for medical or mental health support if a student is in need.
We encourage residents to ask for help if they have any concerns or need someone to talk to. Help is always available; we ensure there is always a staff member on call, even if they are not around, someone is available. We have security staff present on-site until at least 4.00 am each day.
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