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Within the ACCESS Team at Albany Creek State High School there are 2 full time Guidance Officers Hayley Schaefer (Year 8, 10, 12) and Ruth Donovan (Year 7, 9, 11).
The role of the Guidance Officer is to:
Provide short-term brief counselling/interventions.
Conduct psychoeducational assessment.
Individual student support and recommendations.
Advice to students, teachers and parents concerning educational, behavioural, career development, mental health and family issues.
Provide an external referral service that optimises students’ access and engagement in educational programs, alternative education and mental health engagement/support.
Support and coordinate Student Safety Plans.
Provide career education including University Pathways information.
T
he Guidance Officer Rooms are located in the ACCESS HUB in U block. Referrals can be made by parents, teachers and self-referrals from the students through the link:
CONFIDENTIAL Student Wellbeing Referral Form 2026 – Fill in form
To schedule a meeting, students can also email: 📩 GuidanceOfficer@albanycreekshs.eq.edu.au
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Resources to support student wellbeing
12 ways to look after your wellbeing during senior assessment (PDF, 402KB)
9 quick study tips for senior students (PDF, 396KB)
Student Wellbeing Referral Form 2026 (Confidential)
Related links
Year 12 So What's Next? (PDF, 26MB)
Headspace
Headspace is the National Youth Mental Health Foundation providing early intervention mental health services to 12–25 year olds.
Kids Helpline
Kids Helpline is a free, private and confidential, phone counselling service specifically for young people aged between 5 and 25.
ReachOUT
ReachOut.com helps under 25s with everyday questions through to tough times.
Youth Beyond Blue
Youth Beyond Blue, aims to empower young people aged 12–25, their friends and those who care for them to respond to anxiety and depression.
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Last reviewed 12 March 2026
Last updated 12 March 2026