Meet the Student Services Team for 2025

Referrals to us are made through Heads of House or students can also self-refer. Self-referral forms are available to students on Seqta. 

If you feel that your child needs additional support, please speak with your teacher/Head of House.

Hi there,

I am looking forward to another year at CGS with my new team, creating a safe and nurturing environment where students can feel free to express themselves and their concerns (which may be impacting on their overall wellbeing).

I truly believe that it takes a village to raise a child — and this is an idiom I have seen proven in my roles as a teacher, a counsellor and a parent. I look forward to working alongside our teachers to create safe, cohesive environments in which children can learn and grow according to their needs.

In my role as counselor, I will continue to build on the social-emotional capacity of our students by providing them with the tools and strategies they need to reach their full potential and achieve their academic and well-being goals.

Mandy Barr

Counsellor

I am Joanne Devota-Rando, and I have over 25 years of experience working in the community sector, which includes schools and disability services. I am an accredited counsellor, specialising in Child, Youth and Family Therapy. I hold a Master of Counselling, Bachelor of Social Science with a major in Psychology (Honours) and a Certificate IV in Disability.

I am excited to be joining Casey Grammar School and to become a part of both the students’ journey and the broader school community. My passion lies in supporting young people and their families, with a focus on enhancing their quality of life, well-being and mental health. 

I take a holistic approach to support individuals, addressing their social, emotional, spiritual, cognitive, cultural and physical needs to foster their overall growth and development. I embrace diversity and tailor my support to the unique needs of each individual.

Joanne Devota-Rando

Counsellor

Hello,

My name is Sarah Quin and I am delighted to be joining the Casey Grammar School counselling team this year.

I am a registered counsellor with a Master of Counselling, a Bachelor of Science and a Graduate Diploma in Education. I enjoy working in schools with children of all ages and particularly specialise in working with adolescents. I make use of a variety of therapeutic models and evidence-based practice to best work with the student.

I believe that growth and change are best achieved when a safe and trusting relationship is developed with the student through a warm, empathic and supportive approach. I draw on my many years of working in schools, both as a wellbeing leader and as a counsellor, to support students and their families while working closely with staff. I am excited to become an active member of the Casey Grammar community.

Sarah Quin

Counsellor