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Support When It's Needed

St Patrick's Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ offers students and parents/guardians a range of support services for wellbeing and career guidance.

Believe in yourself and all that you are. Know that there is something inside you that is greater than any obstacle

— Christian D Larson

Student Wellbeing Support Services

Wellbeing Support Services are an integral part of the student support structure at the Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½. Services are provided by a team of fully qualified, and experienced group of psychologists, social workers, and counsellors.

Services are free and confidential and are available for members of the St Patrick’s Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ community with a focus on positive outcomes for students.

Services include:

  • general counselling and wellbeing support
  • psychological intervention for a range of mental health issues, including depression, anxiety and stress
  • consultations with parents and staff to support student wellbeing 
  • advice and referral to support services available in the local community

Services aim to support healthy growth and positive outcomes using person-centred evidence-based practice. Student Wellbeing Support Services respect and support diversity and difference, contributing to inclusive practice at St Patrick's Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½.

Future Pathways

Students may find the careers service useful if they have a career concern such as;

  • planning school subjects for the next year
  • getting a part-time job
  • deciding on a future career direction
  • exploring career and course options
  • making career decisions
  • locating courses related to career goals
  • finding out subject prerequisites and ATAR scores required for different courses
  • exploring career ideas
  • writing a °ùé²õ³Ü³¾Ã© and cover letter

Future Pathway counsellors are available to any student or parent/guardian with career-related concerns. Appointments are available in study periods, lunch, after school and other times by arrangement.