Counselling Team

Cardijn College employs a team of Counsellors across the three campuses who work with students from all year levels. At Marian, there are five qualified professionals who deliver a voluntary service for enrolled students.

The Student Counsellors apply their expertise to support students to achieve academic success, psychological health, and social and emotional wellbeing. To achieve these outcomes, the activities that the Student Counsellors engage in are diverse and can include counselling, consultation with services, collaboration with family and support networks, implementation of prevention and intervention programs, and guidance through external referral processes.

The Student Counsellors cannot provide any diagnosis, nor can they be providing ongoing comprehensive psychological intervention. However, Student Counsellors may provide information about other services, supports as well as psychoeducation to the student population, school staff, and parents/carers. 

If you are seeking support for a student, please refer to our counselling referral form as well as reach out to the students Home Room and House Leader.

Appointments can be made through [email protected].
Please note this email is monitored Monday – Friday between 8.00am and 4.00pm during school terms. 

Student Wellbeing

Student Wellbeing at Cardijn College is informed and based on a deep respect for the dignity and uniqueness of the individual person who is made in the image of God. These characteristics find expression in the College school structures, policies, programs and services that build inclusive, supportive and caring relationships with the Cardijn community. The Wellbeing of our students is of utmost importance to all of us at Cardijn College. We recognise that when students have a healthy concept of self, can identify their challenges and are resilient, their learning outcomes increase.

Cardijn College is committed to supporting each student and their families to enhance the opportunity for all students to be happy, healthy, safe and successful.

Students, parents and the wider Cardijn community are also welcome to access the Wellbeing Centre for resources, information or to speak to a counsellor.

The Wellbeing Centre

Students have the opportunity to book an appointment with any of our counsellors. Students, parents and the wider Cardijn community are also welcome to access the Wellbeing Centre for resources, information or to speak to a counsellor.

Appointments can be made through [email protected]

For more information please call Reception on 8392 9500.

The Wellbeing Centre is open during school hours. If you need further resources or assistance outside of school hours, please consider the organisations below. 

A range of organisations are available for young people to call, email, chat online or visit for more information and resources:

Headspace www.headspace.com – information and resources or www.eheadspace.org.au to chat to a counsellor or call 1800 650 890.

Kids helpline (ages 5-25) https://kidshelpline.com.au – information and resources or free call 1800 55 1800

Youth Beyond Blue www.beyondblue.org.au/getsupport – information and resources or to email /chat to a counsellor or call 1300 22 4636

Parent Helpline SA www.parenting.sa.gov.au – information and resources or call 1300 364 100

ReachOut www.au.reachout.com – information and resources

Or contact your local GP for an appointment to discuss your concerns further. 

If you need to speak to someone urgently, please consider calling one of the following numbers:

Kids Help Line: 1800 55 1800
Lifeline: 13 11 14

If you require urgent assistance, please consider the following numbers:

Crisis Care: 13 16 11

In an Emergency:
Police/Fire/Ambulance: 000