A range of services is available to support families, including translation and interpreter services, adult education, adult English programs and telephone counselling services.
Parent information
Parent information that is relevant for your child's education is available in English and other community languages.
Counselling
The school counsellor can assist when families undergo a trauma or big change. Contact us to make an appointment.
Information for parents/caregivers regarding the School Councelling Service available to all NSW Government schools is available in a number of languages.
Free telephone counselling services (outside of the education system) are available to support families who may be going through a difficult time.
Interpreter service
Westfields Sports High School offers assistance with Arabic speakers for all school matters.
The Department of Education also offers schools the service of Translating and Interpreting Service (TIS National) to assist lisaising with families with limited English proficiency.
An interpreter can be requested to discuss school matters involving your child's enrolment, subject choices, educational progress, attendance, welfare or behavior.
Interpreters can also be requested for parent-teacher interviews, school meetings, school council meetings, and P&C meetings.
Parents and carers who need an interpreter to attend a school meeting should advise the school in advance.
Adult education
Community colleges across NSW offer adult and community education courses ranging from general interest courses to nationally accredited courses.
NSW Adult Migrant English Program (AMEP) runs English language programs for migrants.