Our Multi-Disciplinary Team
Illawarra Christian School employs a team of allied health professionals who provide a range of direct and indirect services to the school community.
The Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) at Illawarra Christian School aims to bring high levels of evidence-based support to students. We strive to work together in a responsive and dynamic way to respond to the needs of our school community.
This can include offering group programs to students, upskilling teachers, and completing assessments for clarity around student needs.
We also work closely with the school learning support team and teaching staff to create a holistic support service for students.
Ms Belinda Mahendran
BA, MSLP
Belinda is a Speech and Language Pathologist with nearly a decade of experience in working in early intervention, mainstream schools, specialist schools and private practice. She has a Master of Speech and Language Pathology and is a Certified Practicing Speech Pathologist through Speech Pathology Australia. Belinda has worked across Australia, the UK, Switzerland and the Middle East, and has recently returned to live in the Illawarra Region with her husband.
Belinda has extensive experience working with individuals on the autism spectrum, and is passionate about inclusive education, person-centred approaches to therapy and supporting and upskilling others. She is new to the team at ICS in 2022, and as an ex-ICS student herself, is excited to be back and working with a skilled team who are passionate about supporting all children and young people to reach their full potential!
Ms Emma Wyndham
BA (Psych/Couns) (Hons)
Emma is from England and has recently moved to Wollongong with her husband. She is excited to embrace the new culture and be part of ICS as a school counsellor. She has a degree in Counselling and Psychotherapy and has worked in a variety of settings to help empower people to reach their potential including a private counselling practice, higher education, a homelessness charity, and multiple schools. She was part of the pastoral team at a school in England and is passionate about providing children, young people, and their families the support they need. Emma is kind and welcoming and is passionate about joining a team that works with children holistically.
