We make every effort possible to provide as much support as possible within its policies and resources for all students to achieve the required level of competency.

Counselling Service

A free professional counselling & life coaching services are available for the benefit of all SIHS students.

A qualified psychologist is available by appointment, to provide confidential help to all students for personal problems, conflict or crises.

Further SIHS staff is available to assist in times of stress or pressure during the course. Students may make an appointment at any time to see a member of Institute Staff for free advice relating to study on:

• managing your time
• setting and achieving your goals
• motivation
• ways of learning
• coping with assessments
• looking after yourself

Special Needs Support

A student is requested to advise his/her lecturer of any individual learning disabilities, e.g. difficulty in hearing. A qualified The Student Support Officer and Special Needs Advisor (by appointment) are available to provide advice to students and to consult with the SIHS Board of Directors, Boards of Studies and Principal, if necessary.

For a comprehensive list of external Learning Disability Links please click here.

Additional Counselling Services

If the need arises to seek additional counselling services the following centres may be contacted:

• Centrelink 13 2850
• The Smith Family 1800 422 916
• The Salvation Army 02 9266 9866
• Anglicare 02 9261 9500
• St. Vincent de Paul 02 9256 8666

Language, Literacy and Numeracy assistance

For details on Language, Literacy and Numeracy assistance please click here.