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Baringa acknowledges the traditional custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to sky, land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.
Our school is located on Gunaikurnai land.
Specialist Services
Baringa School is able to provide additional support to meet student needs.
Professional Support
Baringa School is able to provide additional support to meet student needs in the areas of Speech Pathology, Student Welfare, and Counselling.
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Staff are also able to provide advice and assistance for parents in accessing support from other agencies as required.
Speech Pathology
The Speech Pathology team at Baringa School support the development of every student’s communication and literacy skills. They support students to access the school curriculum and ensure all students are safe during mealtimes. Speech Pathologists train, consult and collaborate with the educational team, utilising a collaborative whole school approach to maximise student outcomes.
Speech Pathologists work across a range of practice areas, including:
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Language (supporting students to understand and use language e.g., follow directions, answer questions, tell others their thoughts and feelings, and expand their phrases)
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Speech (supporting students to say sounds clearly and be easily understood)
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Literacy (supporting students with their reading, writing, and spelling)
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Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) (Supporting student’s language through alternative communication forms e.g., electronic, and non-electronic communication systems, sign)
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Swallowing (supporting students to eat and drink safely)
Speech Pathologists work together with the teaching teams at Baringa to support access to the curriculum and ensure that we are promoting every students’ communication and literacy skills. In addition to this, Speech Pathologists at Baringa provide professional development to staff on a range of different topics and collaborate with private therapists.
The many different communication/visual supports you will see around Baringa School
Occupational Therapy
Occupational Therapists (OTs) support students in special school settings to participate fully and confidently in their school life. At Baringa, Occupational Therapy focuses on developing the functional skills students need to access learning, engage in daily routines, and build independence.
OTs work collaboratively with teachers, education support staff, families, and multidisciplinary teams to understand each student’s strengths and challenges. Using evidence-based approaches, OTs provide practical strategies that are embedded into everyday classroom routines, learning activities, and school environments.
Support may be delivered through classroom-based intervention, consultation and coaching with staff, and environmental adaptations. The focus is always on promoting participation, inclusion, and meaningful engagement across the school day.
Occupational Therapists can assist with:
•Fine and gross motor skill development
•Sensory processing and self-regulation
•Attention, organisation, and transitions
•Self-care and independence skills
•Play, social participation, and engagement
•Access to the curriculum through task and environmental adaptations
By working in partnership with the school community, Occupational Therapists help create inclusive learning environments where all students are supported to reach their individual potential.