Townsville Catholic Education Office
2 Gardenia Ave, Kirwan QLD 4817
- Clinic
About Townsville Catholic Education Office
Townsville Catholic Education Office supports 29 schools across the Diocese of Townsville, serving 12,800 students with 2,900 staff. They promote inclusiveness to ensure schools remain accessible to all, with a commitment that no child will be denied a Catholic education due to financial inability or difficulty.
What's offered
Clinic sessions
Services provided
Townsville Catholic Education Office lists
- Guidance Counselling
- A network of 31 qualified Guidance Counsellors embedded across all 30 schools in the Diocese, providing direct and indirect services focused on preventative and early intervention strategies, responsive to personal, social, emotional and educational needs.
- Student Wellbeing & Pastoral Services
- System-level coordination and framework for pastoral support in schools, including development and implementation of pastoral care programs and student wellbeing initiatives to promote resilience and social-emotional development.
- School Pastoral Support
- Leadership role providing system-level coordination, proactive pastoral care planning, and guidance to pastoral and wellbeing staff in schools to support student mental health and wellbeing.
Locations & areas served
Kirwan
2 Gardenia Ave, Kirwan QLD 4817
Get directions to Kirwan (opens Google Maps in a new tab)Opening hours
- Mon–Fri
- 8 AM to 4 PM
- Sat–Sun
- Closed
Not sure where to start?
Answer a few questions about your child and we will help connect you with providers that suit your needs and your funding.
Frequently asked questions
Is Townsville Catholic Education Office a registered NDIS provider?
Townsville Catholic Education Office is not currently listed as a registered NDIS provider on the NDIS Commission register. Contact them to ask if they accept NDIS participants and which plan types (self-managed or plan-managed).
What services does Townsville Catholic Education Office provide?
Townsville Catholic Education Office provides Psychology and Behavioural Support.
Which areas does Townsville Catholic Education Office cover?
Townsville Catholic Education Office is based in Kirwan, QLD.
How do I connect with Townsville Catholic Education Office?
You can call +61 7 4773 0900, email them and visit their website.
How do Medicare rebates for psychology work?
Your GP can prepare a Mental Health Treatment Plan and referral, which lets you claim a Medicare rebate for a set number of sessions per calendar year. The exact number and rebate are set by Medicare.
Do we need a referral?
Not to see a psychologist privately. A Mental Health Treatment Plan and referral from a GP are needed to claim Medicare rebates.
When should I consider a psychologist for my child?
If worries, mood, or behaviour are affecting your child's daily life, friendships, or learning, an assessment can help clarify what support would suit.
Is psychology covered by the NDIS?
It can be, where psychological support relates to a participant's disability and plan goals.