Melissa Stephenson is Ardtornish's 'Aboriginal Community Education Officer'.
Melissa is employed to support Aboriginal people in our school community.
Melissa has two children at the school and is a trained social worker.
She usually works at the school on Thursday from 9.30 till 3.00 pm
Please ring the school to be put in contact with her.
In her role Melissa:
- supports students to attend regularly
- provides support for parents - information and counselling
- raises cultural awareness across the school
- monitors Aboriginal students' progress
- advises teachers about individual student's learning plans
- supports parents to become involved in the school community and decision making.
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