They will be joined by many other South Coast students.

Member for South Coast Shelley Hancock wished the students well and praised their adaptability during a challenging year.

Mrs Hancock is joined by a host of well-known Australia's wishing the Class of 2020 good luck.

Mrs Hancock said TV personality, musicians and top athletes have been sending out their messages of support to the South Coast students.

"We have 602 students sitting the HSC in the South Coast and we are wishing all of them the best," said Mrs Hancock.

"Our students have done so well, we are all so proud of them and I know they have these final few weeks covered.

"There is support all around you, make sure if you need help ask - there are online resources along with your friends and family ready to help."

Education Minister Sarah Mitchell said that 2020 has thrown up plenty of challenges and our HSC students have met them with the help of their school, family and friends - and now the broader community wants students to know they have got this.

"With the start of written exams only days away, my message to students is to continue to take care of your wellbeing, reaching out for support or advice if you need it and keeping active. We are all behind you," Ms Mitchell said.

Some well known people have also wished the HSC Class of 2020 all the best.

"Enjoy this milestone, look around and remember there's a team of people, your family, your friends, your teachers who have got you to this point," says Sally Fitzgibbons, World #1 Australian professional surfer.

"Goodluck to all you amazing students of 2020. Go get em," saysClaudia Karvan, Australian actress, producer and scriptwriter.

"I wish you all nothing but the best for the future, sending you lots of love," says Australian fashion model, Samantha Harris.

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Meanwhile, the NSW Mental Health Commission today reminded families concerned about the mental health impacts of students coping with the amplified stress of final exams and COVID-19, that mental health supports for young people is a partnership between families, educators and specialist service providers.

The Commission shared resources to help parents identify when a young person is struggling and where to turn to for specialist advice.

Extensive consultations with young people as part of the development of the NSW Strategic Framework for Suicide Prevention (2018-2023) conducted by the NSW Mental Health Commission identified exams as a time of heightened stress for students.

"The strategy identified that prevention needs to be targeted, and community connection is vital, as is maintaining a focus on wellbeing," said NSW Mental Health Commissioner Catherine Lourey.

"Young people want more opportunities to talk about mental health and related issues with their peers, teachers and parents, and they want detailed, practical information about what to do if a friend confides in them that they are having a difficult time," Ms Lourey said.

"HSC students, their parents and their teachers need to be assured there are many resources available to them, and a lot of support in the community to ensure their wellbeing and future success.

"Resources such as the Being Supported Mental Health Peer Support Line offer support from people with a lived experience of mental health issues and caring for people in distress, including young people and families.

"We need to remind ourselves, and Year 12 students, that the HSC is one step on a journey, it is not what defines them for the rest of their lives.

"It has been a difficult year for young people, with the cumulative impact of bushfires, drought, COVID, a tough job market, combining to create a sense that everything is harder than it should be," Ms Lourey said.

Giving parents the skills and confidence to support their child and start a conversation if they suspected their child was experiencing distress, was critically important.

"The students who take their HSC exams in 2020 will emerge as some of the most resourceful and resilient young people in our community", Ms Lourey said.

NSW Mental Health Commission Top Five Tips for Parents to Identify and Deal with Student Stress

Let them know your concerns: If you suspect a young person may be experiencing a tough time, it is important to let them know that you are aware of the changes you have noticed in them.

Listen to them: Take the time to listen to them and to understand their experiences. Check that you have understood them by asking questions.

Offer support: Let your young person know that they don't have to go through things on their own and that you are there to help and support them.

Practise patience: If the young person denies there is a problem, try to be patient. Some people need time or space before they feel ready to accept help.

Learn more: Learning more about mental health stress will help you to understand what your young person is going though and how you can help support them.