Defence School Mentor Program
The Defence School Mentor (DSM) is part of The Wellbeing Team at BBPS. Our DSM is available to support our defence students and their families.
The DSM supports our students and families in the following ways:
Assisting new children and their families to integrate into the school and local community.
Monitoring the social and emotional wellbeing of Defence students
Assisting students to develop their self-confidence and resilience,
Referring students to services, or school and community programs that meet their needs
Enhancing awareness and appreciation of the unique Defence lifestyle in schools and communities
Providing support to children during times of parental absence.
Farewelling defence students and families departing our school.
Providing opportunities for defence families to connect with each other.
Please feel free to get in contact with our DSM via the school office, or if you would like more information on the DSM program you may go to
or call the Defence Members and Family hotline on 1800 624 608.