At Pine Rivers State High School, the wellbeing of our students is at the heart of everything we do. Our dedicated Wellbeing Team provides a safe, welcoming and supportive space where students can feel heard, valued and supported. Whether students need guidance, encouragement, a friendly face or additional support, our team is here to help them navigate their high school journey and thrive both personally and academically.
Guidance Officers
A guidance officer is a specialist educator who supports student wellbeing, personal development, and academic success within school communities. Guidance officers are registered teachers with postgraduate qualifications.
Key responsibilities include:
- Counselling and Support: Confidential support for students facing emotional, behavioural, social, family, or mental health challenges.
- Assessments: Conduct assessments to identify learning barriers and help plan targeted interventions.
- Collaboration: Work closely with teachers, school leadership, families, and external health or community agencies to coordinate student support.
- Early Intervention and Leadership: Help develop whole-school wellbeing programs, assist with critical incident responses, and supports student transitions.
- Educational and Vocational Guidance: Assist students with study skills, career pathways, tertiary applications, and job opportunities.
Youth Support Coordinator
The YSC works with students who are experiencing challenges at home or at school.
Some main areas the YSC focusses on are:
- individual work
- linking to outside agencies and making referrals
- lunchtime activities
- group programs
- providing financial support
- working with families/ home visits
- attending school events etc.
School Chaplain
Our school chaplain is employed by Scripture Union and is available on campus every Monday and Tuesday. The chaplain's role is to support the entire school community with any social, emotional, and spiritual needs, regardless of religion or belief. They provide a safe and welcoming space for students, staff, and families, offering care, connection, and encouragement.
Each week, the chaplain hosts a Chappy Pancake Breakfast, creating a fun and inclusive opportunity for students to connect.
Community Education Counsellor
Provide educational counselling and support services to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students across a number of schools. Participate in the development of activities, in and out of school, likely to enhance the involvement in education of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and their families. Develop and undertake support service programs designed to meet the needs of the school/s that will encourage the educational participation of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander children and students. Establish and maintain links with out of school sources of information and support services.
Student Wellbeing Professional (SWP)
Our Student Wellbeing Professional works collaboratively as part of schools' established student support and leadership teams, contributing to schools' whole-school approach to supporting students' wellbeing and mental health. SWP supports student's mild to moderate mental health concerns, including referral for students and families to external agencies where appropriate.
Beyond the Broncos Academy
Beyond the Broncos girls program is delivered by a Student support mentor from the Brisbane Broncos. Focusing on improving school attendance, Year 12 attainment and pathways into further education, and training and employment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young ladies.
