Social and emotional support
Schools provide supportive environments for students and families who may be dealing with emotional issues, or social or mental health problems.
Talk to your school first about what help is available.
See parent information about positive mental health and wellbeing.
Guidance officers
Guidance officers provide short term counselling services to students and their families at all Queensland state schools.
They can help with:
- identifying barriers to learning
- personal and social development
- diverse learning needs
- educational and career pathways.
Contact your school to arrange a meeting with your guidance officer.
Chaplaincy services
Some Queensland schools have a chaplaincy service—this is separate to a religious instruction program. Chaplains provide support for students and they can be an additional adult role model in the school.
All religious, spiritual and non-religious beliefs are respected and involvement is voluntary.
Read more about chaplaincy services.
Youth support coordinator initiative
This program aims to support young people who are disengaging from learning. Often, these are people who have been suspended or excluded from school, or have a record of truancy.
Youth support coordinators are employed by community organisations but are located in schools to work with students and their families. They can:
- support students in their senior years as they transition to further education, training and employment
- refer students and provide information about broader community services and resources.
Read more about youth support coordinators.
School-based Youth Health Nurse Program
All state secondary students, their parents and the school community may access the nurse for confidential consultations regarding the health and wellbeing of young people.
Read more about the School-based Youth Health Nurse Program.
Related links
- Lifeline—phone 13 11 14
- Kids Help Line—phone 1800 551 800
- Parentline—phone 1300 301 300 for support, counselling and parent education
- Behaviour
- Bullying and harassment
