Counselling is about working with someone who can support you and help you.
Whenever you see or speak with a counsellor, a Confidentiality Agreement applies.
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Concerns with Learning
- Assessment of different abilities
- Motivation and goals
- Learning styles
- Subject workload
- Study habits and skills
- Time management
- Revision and achievement
- Exam technique
- Advocacy
- Behaviour management
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Personal Topics
- Family concerns
- Peer pressures and conflicts
- Relationships
- Grief and loss
- Self-esteem
- Personal development
- Coping strategies
- Stress and relaxation
- Interagency and community links
- Mediation to deal with conflict
- Cross cultural issues
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Career Directions
- Interests, abilities and life goals
- Career choice influences
- Occupational and work ideas
- Pathways
- Decision making
- Action plans
- Education and training options
- Borrowing or browsing the careers library
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Support Staff
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The following support staff are available within the WELL: - Guidance Counsellor – manages counselling and consulting services with a focus on management and intervention with respect to student mental health issues.
- Wellbeing Officer – offers education, support and referral for students and families across a range of areas such as peer relationships, family concerns and parenting.
- Careers Advisor – provides support, education and guidance about subject selection, career pathways, QTAC preferences and tertiary education options.
- Program Leader: Vocational Education – provides students with alternative educational pathways.
- Program Leader: Learning Enhancement – provides leadership in learning enhancement through pastoral and academic processes.
- Organisational Advisor – provides group and individual advice on time management, study organisation and skills.
- Physical Enrichment Coordinator – provides support and advice in the area of nutrition and exercise.
- Indigenous Liaison – meets with indigenous students once a week to provide them with support for their academic and pastoral needs.
- Campus Minister – engages in spiritual conversations and support.
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