At Gungahlin College, student wellbeing is supported through our THRIVE pastoral care program, House system, staff and specialist services. Wellbeing is a shared responsibility across the college, and we provide support based on each student’s academic, social and emotional needs.
House Coordinators
The House Coordinator is your first point of call when wishing to discuss issues of student welfare and well-being. To make an appointment with your House Coordinator, please book online using the House Coordinator Appointment Calendar.
| House | Coordinator | |
|---|---|---|
| Aquila | Surabhi Das | GNGC.Aquila@ed.act.edu.au |
| Draco | Ben Williams | GNGC.Draco@ed.act.edu.au |
| Orion | Sayoko Aoyagi | GNGC.Orion@ed.act.edu.au |
| Phoenix | Natalie Jenkins | GNGC.Phoenix@ed.act.edu.au |
| Scorpius | Heather Coulson | GNGC.Scorpius@ed.act.edu.au |
| Tucana | Mel Plush | GNGC.Tucana@ed.act.edu.au |
| Vega | Katerina Velanis | |
| Yr 10 SMART Program | Elspeth Rollason | Elspeth.Rollason@ed.act.edu.au |
Specialist Support Services
Students and families can also access support from specialist staff, including:
- Safe and Supportive Schools Officers: Danielle Ward (danielle.ward@ed.act.edu.au) and Chris Bishop (christopher.bishop@ed.act.edu.au)
- Youth Worker: Nathan Forato nathan.forato@ed.act.edu.au
- Defence Mentor: Zoe Rossiter zoe.rossiter@ed.act.edu.au
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education Coordinator: Samara Cummings Samara.Cummings@ed.act.edu.au
- Legal Liaison Officer: Rebecca (Bec) Tran can give free and confidential legal advice by drop-in appointment every Wednesday, or contacting College@LegalAidACT.org.au or (02) 6243 3431
- School Psychologist: Suzanne Wright
Book a school psychologist appointment
Use the School Psychologist Appointment Calendar to book an appointment. Where possible, book outside of your scheduled class times. If you need help, please contact GNGC.StudentServices@ed.act.edu.au or visit the Student Services Hub.
Director of Student Wellbeing
Lisa Walker, Director of Student Wellbeing: Lisa.Walker@ed.act.edu.au