School counselling staff are members of the school learning and support team.
A teacher may recommend the service by referring a student to the school’s learning and support team. As a parent or carer, you may refer your child directly to the school counselling service. Students can also self-refer to the service.
The school counselling service can:
- support students who are worrying about school work, friends, getting in trouble at school or feeling down
- help parents and carers make decisions about your child’s education
- assess a student’s learning and behaviour
- help teachers and students identify and address disabilities that may affect learning
- liaise with other agencies regarding student wellbeing.
School counselling is confidential.
For more information about learning and support teams and the school counselling service, please contact your school.
Support Services Available
Mental Health Line (Access Line)
1800 011 511
24 hour service across NSW
headspace
1800 650 890
Kids Helpline
1800 551 800
24 hour service Australia wide
Lifeline Australia
131 114
24 hour service Australia wide
Beyond Blue
1300 224 636
http://www.beyondblue.org.au/resources/family-and-friends
Youth Beyond Blue
1300 224 636
http://www.youthbeyondblue.com/
Reachout
The Black Dog Institute
Orygen Health
Brave