Support and resources

It is important that every student has access to the social, emotional, academic and wellbeing support they may require throughout their education. At Innisfail State College we have a team of dedicated personnel in place to support students to be their better self.

You can contact the following staff by calling the college on 4078 0222 or emailing the staff member directly. 

LISA SUE SAN - Transition Pathways Officer  (lsues0@eq.edu.au)

I work across the Cassowary Coast Region supporting students at Innisfail State College, Tully State High School and Babinda S

tate School. The work of a Transition Pathways Officer is divided into four key areas:

IAN WILLMETT - Community Education Counsellor   (iwill124@eq.edu.au)

I provide educational counselling and support to Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander students. I facilitate and help develop internal and external programs and activities to enhance the involvement of these students and their families in education.   I liaise with community and industry to develop positive outcomes for these students and provide advice to the school community regarding Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander protocols.

PETER DICKIE  - Youth Support Officer (pdick19@eq.edu.au)

​DEMPSEY HASTIE  - Youth Support Officer (dhast0@eq.edu.au)

I ensure all students have the social, emotional and academic support they need to succeed in a safe and positive learning environment. To ensure this, I work to identify the barriers that may prevent students from achieving this. I develop and foster relationships that assist in continued student engagement and advise on strategies that can lead to a better education experience.

I work with key stakeholders to develop and implement programs which support students social and emotional wellbeing. Innisfail State College continues to run successful support programs and most recently I have been involved in the development of the new Alternative Learning Program. This program increases student engagement through project based learning and encompass both school and community based activities. 

JODIE McAVOY - Student Attendance Officer (jmcav12@eq.edu.au)

I ensure that "every day counts". I monitor student attendance to identify any support students and their families may need in getting the most out of their education through attendance. 

JENNY HALL - School Youth Nurse (jhall381@eq.edu.au)

Youth health nurses work with the school community on a range of issues that can affect the health & wellbeing of young people and the school community as a whole. This includes promoting health and wellbeing to support the development of a healthy school environment, teaching and learning activities and working with community and other services to connect young people and their families with the support they need.

Students are welcome to make an appointment to see me by contacting the school on 4078 0222 or they can come and see me at my office (E block) on Mondays and Wednesdays between 8:30am - 4:30pm.  

LOLLIE - Therapy Dog  (kazzo3@eq.edu.au) 

I come to school with my human one or two times a week to provide love and put a smile on everyone's face with my cuteness. I listen without interrupting, enjoy quiet time with pats, provide non-judgemental company and am equally happy in the fresh air chasing a ball. I have been trained and assessed so that I can safely be on school grounds and provide puppy therapy to those who need it. It can be exhausting as a therapy dog but I love being at school with all the staff and students. I even have my own school uniform !

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