Student Support Officer
Hunter River High School has one Student Support Officer; Katie Darmawan. Student Support Officers work within the Wellbeing Learning and Support Team Faculty to improve the wellbeing and mental health of Hunter River High School students. Katie aim to support students with empathy, advocacy and understanding. She achieves this by:
- Supporting the implementation of the school’s whole-of school approach to wellbeing.
- Assisting students to develop social and emotional skills.
- Using targeted strengths-based programs and strategies that build resilience, coping skills and positive relationships.
- Working in partnership with the school’s wellbeing team and school counselling service.
- Providing targeted wellbeing support for students who are experiencing challenges at school or home, through small groups sessions or individual support.
- Working collaboratively with external and other government agencies, creating referral pathways for students and families to access the support needed.
