The Guidance Role in Queensland

Abstract

The guidance role in Queensland is undergoing change so it is important to update our knowledge of how the changes have affected the guidance role. An 18-item questionnaire was used to obtain details of characteristics and daily work of 155 guidance officers. The results show demographic information, guidance officer:student ratios, professional membership, qualifications and daily work. These results are discussed and implications for guidance officers' work and training explored.

Australian school psychologists’ and counsellors’ experience of stress

“…Historical reviews of the Australian SPC profession suggest there have been many expectations placed on SPCs stemming from shifts in government policy, educational agenda or professional practice priorities (Campbell & Glasheen, 2017). SPCs have reported difficulties at the juncture of some these changes, such as those that have required the provision of support to a wider and more complex array of student issues (Bramston & Rice, 2000; Rice & Bramston, 1999; Whitla et al, 1992). Adding to the impact of role incongruence is the research suggesting there has been unsatisfactory levels of engagement with professional clinical supervision to equip SPCs with the necessary new learning and mentorship needed at such times (McMahon & Patton, 2000, 2001; Thielking et al, 2006).…”