Guidance officers provide:
information, counselling and support services to students
assistance to access the curriculum due to the impact of disability or suspected disability
assessments to determine the nature of a student's learning and developmental needs in order to make recommendations for educational adjustments and interventions
assistance with resolving personal, social or emotional problems that are having a major impact upon their learning
resources and professional development to school staff, parents and the school community.
They also:
manages complex caseload and
liaise with other agencies such as Department of Communities, Disability Services and Seniors, Queensland Community Care services, Queensland Health and provide parenting support for families.