Student Support Services Team
SchoolTV
2024 Wellbeing Barometer Report
SchoolTV continues to support schools in engaging families and educators in the shared mission of nurturing young people’s mental health and wellbeing.
Every year we encourage participation in the annual Wellbeing Barometer survey. It provides valuable insights into the issues affecting young people and their families.
The survey explores trends in mental health, relationships, learning motivation, bullying, digital engagement, and parental concerns, offering schools critical insights into the evolving needs of their students.
The findings reveal both challenges and opportunities in primary and secondary education, with key data highlighting the importance of prevention, early intervention, and a community-wide approach to student wellbeing.
We’re proud to present the results of the 2024 Wellbeing Barometer survey, which captures the voices of more than 3,100 parents and caregivers from 271 schools across Australia and New Zealand.
Meet the Team - Student Advisory Centre
With the school year well underway, meet our Student Advisory Centre (SAC) team available to support your child at school. Our SAC supports and embraces students' social, emotional, physical, cultural, wellbeing and diversity with an inclusive, non-judgemental strength-based approach. We form partnerships with students, staff, families and the wider community to empower positive life choices at school and beyond.
Our SAC team provide the following support:
- In class,
- Academic and social emotional,
- connection with external agencies,
- lunchtime programs,
- Toastie Troupe (Breakfast Club),
- Response to referrals from our Student Services Team,
- Career and university guidance,
- Assistance with transition to school,
- Assessment support and planning,
- Mental health and wellbeing information,
- Wellbeing curriculum support,
- Support plans and,
- Attendance - home visits.
Pictured above left to right are:
| Kelli McDonald | First Nations Teacher Aid English Program Year 7 & 8 |
| Arthur Gabey | Community Education Counsellor |
| Karen Dachs | School-Based Youth Health Nurse |
| Rachel Miller | Transition Pathways Officer |
| Leanne Farr | Guidance Officer Years 7 & 8 |
| Keisha Kissier | Social Worker |
| Tahlia Blanch | Youth Support Coordinator (Years 10-12) |
| Renee Quilty | Welfare Officer (Years 7-9) |
| Karen O'Keefe | Guidance Officer Years 9-12 |
| Frida | School Therapy Dog |
Parentline service supporting families
Parentline is a free, confidential counselling service available for all Queensland parents and carers.
If you need support navigating challenging situations, Parentline offers qualified counsellors who can help with expert advice, emotional support and referrals when needed.
Parentline’s services include:
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practical parenting resources on their website
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live webchat with professional counsellors
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phone support for immediate assistance (1300 30 1300)
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the option to pre-book ongoing sessions with the same counsellor
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online counsellor-facilitated parenting forums for shared support
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referrals to other family support services when additional help is needed.
Visit their website (parentline.com.au) for more information today, or give them a call on 1300 30 1300.
Health Matters
Year 10 School Immunisations for the Meningococcal B (2 of 2) is on Monday 2nd June.
Please make sure your child has had breakfast and brings a water bottle and lunch on this day. They will be sitting with the School Health Nurse for 15 minutes after their vaccination.
Term 2 Webinars for Parents and Carers
Looking for practical ways to support your child's online safety? Join the eSafety Commissioners free webinars designed specifically for parents and carers.
Understanding and using parental controls to help protect your child online
Learn how to effectively use parental controls to protect your child from harmful content, manage their online time, and monitor their communications. This 45-minute webinar will cover:
- Types of parental controls for smart devices, apps, gaming platforms, and computers.
- Integrating parental controls with other online safety strategies to build your child's digital and critical skills.
3 June, 3.30pm AEST
Suitable for parents and carers of children and young people in primary school and lower high school.
Exploring the online experiences of boys and young men
Discover how boys and young men engage online and the risks they face. This 45-minute webinar will help you understand:
- Social and cultural influences shaping boys and young men.
- How boys build relationships online and their vulnerability to manipulation.
- The impact of social media, gaming, and influencers on their identity and behaviour.
- Practical strategies to build critical thinking and challenge harmful narratives.
30 July, 12.30pm AEST
Suitable for parents and carers of children and young people in upper primary and secondary school.
Teacher Aide First Nations
First Nations Student Opportunities
QATSIF & Griffith University Creative Arts Competition
The 8th annual QATSIF Creative Arts Competition is now open for all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander secondary (Yr 7 – 12) students in all Queensland schools.
There is no limit to the range of creative arts that can be entered, so please don’t be limited by the suggestions on our poster and entry form. The competition closes 5:00pm Friday, 6 June 2025.
If you would like to submit an entry, please see Mrs McDonald at the Student Advisory Centre.
First Peoples School to Uni Program – Griffith University
GUMURRII Student Success Unit is dedicated to raising aspirations for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students across Queensland to reach their full potential. Year 11 and 12 students are invited to participate in the Griffith University School to Uni program. This program will provide you with a clear pathway to university and will equip you with the skills you need to successfully complete your studies.
2025 ATSICHS Young, Black and Proud Scholarship
The Young, Black & Proud Scholarship (YBPS) program celebrates the talents and strengths of young people who want to get further in sport, the arts or achieving academically (school, uni or TAFE).
The 2025 round is open for applications from groups as well as individuals. This can include sports teams, theatre groups or debate teams, as long as the group fits into one of the three categories of sports, arts or academics.
These scholarships supported by the Queensland Family & Child Commission are worth $2000, $5000 and $10000.
Please follow this link for information www.atsichsbrisbane.org.au/ybps
Applications close 16 July 2025.
If you would like to speak with me about opportunities that may be available to your young person, please don’t hesitate to contact me on 4945 0162 or email kmcdo302@eq.edu.au
