Guidance Officers are registered teachers with special training in personal and careers counselling. Mr Wilson and Mrs Budge (our Guidance Officers) talk to students and parents about things like:
Jobs and Career Pathways
Entrance to University or TAFE
Choosing Subjects
Friends and Relationships
Teasing and Bullying
Schoolwork and Stress Management
Grief, Loss, Anger, Anxiety and Depression
Drugs and Alcohol
Sleeping or Eating Problems
Family Hassles
Here To Help
Guidance Officers are trained to carry out:
Confidential counselling for careers and personal issues
Conflict resolution and mediation
Meetings with teachers, parents and other professionals to arrange help for students
Management of critical incidents and emergencies.
Mr Wilson can also refer you to the right person for expert advice.
Confidentiality
Guidance Officer counselling is confidential, which means that we don’t tell anyone else. The only exceptions to this are:
Making An Appointment
During most lunch breaks, the Guidance Office is open for walk-in questions and advice. Appointments can be made at the main office. Students will be given an appointment slip which must be shown to the teacher whose class you will miss. You may also receive an appointment slip in your roll or from your class teacher – don’t be concerned! The Guidance Officer is constantly contacting students to discuss a range of issues, jobs and opportunities. Before you come to your appointment, please get your class teacher to sign the appointment slip. If you can’t make that time, please let the Guidance Officer know beforehand.
More Help
If you have a problem, let someone know – a solution maybe easier than you think. You might consider talking to:
Phone
Lifeline: 1800 800 768
Kids Help Line: 1800 55 1800
Online