Student Wellbeing Officers (SWOs)

Team Leader | Student Wellbeing Officer

Johanna is the Student Wellbeing Officers’ Team Leader and is primarily based at Elgar campus. With her warm and empathetic approach, Johanna takes a whole-person approach to wellbeing. She is passionate about supporting students to overcome obstacles and create positive change in all aspects of their lives as they work towards their personal, educational and vocational goals.

Student Wellbeing Officer

Eliza is a Student Wellbeing Officer at Nelson campus, known for her warm and positive approach. With a genuine smile and compassionate nature, she empowers students by building resilience and self-confidence. Eliza values open communication, actively listens to student concerns without judgment, and offers practical guidance and resources tailored to each person’s needs. She sees students as whole individuals, aiming to support their lives inside or outside of their studies, and creates a relaxed and supportive environment with her friendly energy.

Student Wellbeing Officer

Orit is a Student Wellbeing Officer who is primarily based at Elgar campus. She is passionate about helping students to fulfil their personal, academic and vocational goals and enjoys working collaboratively with students to achieve this. Orit has a warm, friendly and genuine approach which helps students feel safe and at ease, as well as a sense of humour when needed.

International Student Wellbeing Officer

Amily is the International Student Wellbeing Officer. She is passionate about supporting international students to accomplish their personal and educational goals throughout their journey at BHI. Moving from overseas to Australia herself and having worked with international students over many years, Amily has developed a full insight into the unique challenges that international students often face. She brings to the role her culturally sensitive, student-centred and solution-focused approach along with a compassionate and caring personality.

Student Wellbeing Officer

Brad is a Student Wellbeing Officer primarily based at Lilydale Lakeside Campus. With a ‘no problem too big or small’ attitude, Brad specialises in developing practical ‘everyday’ strategies to assist students with a range of mental health, study, motivation and self-care issues. He works collaboratively with both students and staff to develop personalised plans, tailored to meet the individual needs of each student and to support them in achieving their own personal and professional goals.

Student Wellbeing Officer

Bella is the Student Wellbeing Officer based at the CAE city campus. With her wide range of experiences across different sectors, Bella is passionate about helping students achieve a healthy balance with their mental and emotional wellbeing. Her style includes straight-talking and honesty to get to the heart of any issue and unlock the way forward to help students thrive. With her positive outlook and person-centred approach combined with compassion and understanding, Bella will always greet you with a smile and support you in any possible way she can.

Student Wellbeing Officer

Caitlin is a Student Wellbeing Officer based at Nelson and Elgar Campuses.  She is very interested in empowering students with a caring yet direct approach.  Her speciality is problem solving and providing access to resources where she can help the student to help themselves.  Caitlin loves being a Wellbeing Officer as she gets to work with people and every day is different. 

Student Wellbeing Officer

Denise is warm, approachable, and brings many years of experience supporting the wellbeing of others. Based at the Nelson campus, she welcomes conversations about any concerns you may have, whether related to your experience at Box Hill Institute or your personal life. Denise provides a safe and confidential space where she listens with care and understanding. Together, you will explore wellbeing strategies that suit your individual needs before agreeing on the most appropriate next steps.