OUR STORY
At Glen Waverley Primary School (GWPS), we are committed to providing the most comprehensive educational program possible in order for every child to reach their full potential. As a means of further catering to the needs of all students, we offer a range of Allied Health services to support our school community.
OUR PURPOSE
To ensure every student thrives by working collaboratively with all members of the school community to enhance wellbeing and educational success.
OUR SERVICE DELIVERY MODEL
- We embrace a student-centred, whole-school approach.
- Collaboration with key stakeholders to build capacity and achieve best outcomes.
- Implementation of best practice and evidence-based principles.
OUR SERVICES
We provide access to information and education in the form of:
- Workshops (Parent & Teacher)
- Professional Learning
- Classroom support
- Transition support
- Program development
- Direct consultation
MEET THE TEAM
GRACE WONG - SPEECH PATHOLOGIST
Having commenced her career in a generalist rural community health setting, Grace is experienced in providing high quality speech pathology services to the acute hospital and aged care settings, as well as the outpatient community clinic (paediatric and adult), schools and kindergartens across NSW and VIC. Her experiences have led her to become passionate about providing innovative and therapeutic interventions across the lifespan, with particular interest in the culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) population.
RYO SUGIHARA - COUNSELLOR
Ryo is a highly experienced educator with over 10 years of experience working with children in an educational setting from infancy to primary-aged children and over 4 years of teaching experience here at Glen Waverley Primary School. Ryo is a strong advocate for student wellbeing and has a focus on enhancing the students’ school experience through their social, emotional and academic needs. He has a Masters of Counselling degree from Monash University and is accredited with the Australian Counselling Association (ACA).
MAHNOOR IJAZ - COUNSELLOR (On Site Monday & Tuesday)
Mahnoor is a counsellor at Glen Waverley Primary School with a Master of Counselling from Monash University. Her approach to counselling focuses on empowering children with tools that foster long-term mental health benefits, rather than relying on “band-aid” solutions. She believes in the inherent resilience of children and aims to enhance this resilience so that any setback becomes a manageable challenge, not an insurmountable obstacle.
HANNAH OLVER - PROVISIONAL PSYCHOLOGIST (On Site Tuesday & Wednesday)
Hannah is a provisional psychologist who has just commenced working here at Glen Waverley Primary School. Hannah has experience in providing evidence-based psychological interventions to individuals of all ages, and in undertaking formal psychometric assessment. Hannah is a youth mental health care advocate, with a focus on improving student wellbeing. She completed her undergraduate studies at The University of Melbourne and Monash University, and is currently completing her Masters of Psychology (Clinical) at ISN Psychology. Hannah is provisionally registered as a Psychologist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency's (AHPRA) Psychology Board of Australia.
NADIA MULIA - PROVISIONAL COUNSELLOR (On site Thursday & Friday)
Nadia is a provisional counsellor who just commenced working at Glen Waverley Primary School. She has experience in working with terminally-ill children from Make-A-Wish Australia. Here, she supplied mental support and attempted to grant a wish for each child. She is also working at another school and is assigned to clients with diverse special needs. Nadia approaches counselling with curiosity, compassion, and respect for each person's unique story. She believes children should be supported to make sense of their own experiences, which will help move toward the life they truly want. Nadia has a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology at the University of Melbourne and is currently completing her Masters of Counselling at Monash University.
HOW TO ACCESS OUR SUPPORT
If you are interested in learning more about the services provided by the Allied Health Team, please contact:
Vicki John (Assistant Principal) at vicki.john2@education.vic.gov.au or
Frank Catalano (Principal) at frank.catalano@education.vic.gov.au.