Introduction
Student Support Services (SSS) assist children and young people faced with learning barriers to achieve their educational and developmental potential. They provide strategies and specialised support at individual, group, school and area levels.
This guidance contains the following chapters:
- The role of Student Support Services
- Services provided by Student Support Services
- Student Support Services practices in key areas of work
- Other professional support available
- Student Support Services Key Contact
- Student Support Services referral process
- Student Support Services statewide service priorities
Guidance chapter explaining the role of the Department's Student Support Services
Reviewed 08 December 2025