Supporting physical, mental and emotional wellbeing in schools
Informed by the Student Wellbeing Framework
Featured resources
Understanding attendance: NSW Department of Education
Review of what drives school attendance and best practice approaches to improve it from the Centre of Education Statistics and Evaluation (NSW Dept of Education).
Queer young people in Australia: Insights from the Australian Youth Barometer
This paper from the Monash Centre for Youth Policy and Education Practice explores the experiences and realities for queer young people in Australia today.
Encouraging a sense of belonging and connectedness in secondary schools
This practice guide from the Australian Education Research Organisation (AERO) explores ways to encourage belonging and connectedness in secondary school environments.
Bullying No Way
Bullying No Way is Australia's key bullying prevention initiative for schools providing evidence-informed resources and support.
Brain break bops: Early years activities
Brain break bops are short animated videos featuring an interoception movement, plus other fun dance moves and memorable song lyrics. These inclusive activities are great for the whole class to get involved and practice self-regulation strategies.
Interoception and self-regulation: Professional learning
This free online course is suitable for primary and secondary educators with an interest in supporting children and young people with emotional self-regulation, mental health and wellbeing, and social and emotional skills.
Featured topics
Autism
Resources to support Autistic children and young people, families and schools.
Interoception and self-regulation
Support children and young people to feel more connected to their bodies and to interpret and express their emotions helpfully.
Respectful Relationships Education
Supporting respectful, equal and non-violent relationships.
Anxiety and mental health
Resources, webinars and professional learning on anxiety and mental health.
Wellbeing
Wellbeing is linked to improved academic achievement, enhanced mental health and responsible life decisions.
Implementing the Student Wellbeing Framework
These illustrations of practice demonstrate the Australian Student Wellbeing Framework in schools.