Our MHP is a qualified school-based mental health professional. The MHP provides direct counselling support and other services in schools, and coordinates support for students with complex needs. In counselling, the MHP supports students directly, offering feedback, strategies and tools to help manage their concerns. The MHP also supports students by providing feedback, strategies and tools to school staff to improve student learning and development. Information Management The MHP collects personal and health information to assess the students’ needs, respond to issues or concerns and determine the best way to support them. Where the school refers a student to the MHP service, basic information about the student is provided to the MHP through a referral form. The information collected and recorded by MHPs is stored in a secure location. The school will ensure the privacy and security of these files in accordance with the Department of Education’s (department) policy on records management.