Our Community Liaison Officers help strengthen connections between
students, families, Ripley Valley State Secondary College and the
wider community.
Working alongside our African and Pacific Islander students and families,
they provide an important point of connection within Student Support
Services and help students feel supported, connected and engaged in
College life.
Meet our Community Liaison Officers
Our Community Liaison Officers work with students, families,
College staff and community to strengthen communication,
connection and belonging.
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Mack Tafili
Pacific Islander Liaison Officer (PILO)
Mack works with Pacific Islander students and families,
helping strengthen connections between home, College
and community.
Email
mtafi8@eq.edu.au
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Sabri
African Liaison Officer / YSC
Sabri works closely with African students and families,
supporting connection, engagement and communication
with the College.
Email
shaki15@eq.edu.au
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How we can help
Community Liaison Officers provide culturally responsive support
and help students and families connect with the people, information
and services they may need.
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Connection and belonging
Helping students feel connected to their College community
and supported throughout their secondary schooling.
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Cultural connection
Supporting students to maintain and celebrate connections
to culture, identity and community.
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Family and College connection
Helping strengthen communication and relationships between
families and the College.
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Accessing support
Helping students and families connect with appropriate
College staff, Student Support Services and other available
support where required.
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Supporting our Pacific Islander community
Our Pacific Islander Liaison Officer provides an important connection
between Pacific Islander students, families and Ripley Valley State
Secondary College.
The role supports positive relationships and communication between
home and school and helps students and families connect with the
appropriate people and services within the College.
Supporting our African community
Our African Liaison Officer works closely with African students
and families, helping strengthen their connection with
Ripley Valley State Secondary College.
The role supports student engagement, connection and communication
and provides families with an accessible point of contact within
the College community.
Culture, connection and belonging
Ripley Valley State Secondary College values the cultural diversity
of our community and recognises the important role that culture,
identity and belonging can play in student wellbeing and engagement.
Our Community Liaison Officers help strengthen these connections
by working alongside students, families, College staff and community.
Supporting families
Families are important partners in a student's education.
Community Liaison Officers can help families connect with the College,
identify the appropriate person to speak with and strengthen
communication between home and school.
Where additional assistance may be beneficial, Community Liaison
Officers can also help connect students and families with other
members of the Student Support Services team.
When to get in touch
Students and families are encouraged to make contact if they would
benefit from support with:
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connection and belonging at school
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cultural connection and identity
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communication between families and the College
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connecting with Student Support Services
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identifying the appropriate College staff member or support service
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strengthening engagement with College life
Working with Student Support Services
Community Liaison Officers form part of the broader network of support
available through Ripley Valley State Secondary College Student Services.
Depending on a student's individual needs, this may include connection
with Guidance Officers, Youth Workers, the Community Education Counsellor,
Chaplaincy, the School Based Nurse or other appropriate College support.