We have two Guidance officers at Tullawong State High
School who work with students and their parents or caregivers, often in
conjunction with teachers, administration personnel, specialist support staff
and other community agencies to meet the individual welfare and educational
needs of students.
Our Guidance Officers are qualified teachers with post
graduate qualifications in educational psychology.
Support may include:
·
Assessing
students developmental levels & abilities.
·
Helping
students adjust to new settings and transition stages of school.
·
Helping
students manage relationships.
·
Advocacy
for the educational and personal welfare of students.
·
Career
education and counselling.
·
Assistance
with crisis management.
·
Assisting
students with mental health and wellbeing issues.
·
Networking
and liaison with community support agencies.
·
Referrals
to support agencies to meet individual student and family needs as required.