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.
CARMEN WESSON - PROVISIONAL PSYCHOLOGIST
Carmen is a provisional psychologist currently working at Glen Waverley Primary School. She is in her final year of a Master of Clinical Psychology and has a passion for working with children. Her focus is on fostering unique personal development with each child by helping students navigate their emotional, social, and behavioural experiences. Carmen’s work aims to promote well-being and emotional growth through psychological support.
MAHNOOR IJAZ - PROVISIONAL STUDENT COUNSELLOR
Mahnoor is a provisional student counsellor at Glen Waverley Primary School, currently completing her Master’s in Counselling Psychology at 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.
HOW TO ACCESS OUR SUPPORT
If you are interested in learning more about the services provided by the Allied Health Team, please contact:
Daniel Addison (Wellbeing Leader) at daniel.addison@education.vic.gov.au or
Frank Catalano (Principal) at frank.catalano@education.vic.gov.au.