Staff Wellbeing Resources

The mental health and wellbeing of principals, teachers, school staff and students is a priority.

For students

Schools are encouraged to:

· Actively use the Students at Risk Planning Tool and the Student check-in resource to identify students who may be vulnerable and require support to maintain engagement and connection.

· Use Edusafe Plus to escalate incidents and risks so that Area support can be provided.

· The Mental Health Toolkit has advice and resources to support student mental health and wellbeing. This includes advice on positive mental health promotion, curriculum support, how to identify and access support as well as parent and student-specific pages.

· The Advice for teachers – supporting student’s mental health and wellbeing resource and the Quick Guide to Student Mental Health and Wellbeing Resources highlights the most relevant evidence-based resources for teachers, parents and students.

For staff

The Department has services available to support staff mental health and wellbeing.

More information and the full list of supports and services can be found on the COVID-19 Health, Safety and Wellbeing Support for Schools page, and the Safety Management Plan for COVID-19 (COVIDSafe Plan) includes guidance on which supports might be appropriate to respond to particular circumstances or risks.

Specific examples include:

· for principal class employees (including assistant principals): Proactive Wellbeing Support service, the Early Intervention Program for more intensive support, and all other Principal Health and Wellbeing services

· for all staff: personalised over-the-phone and video counselling through the Employee Assistance Program.

· for all staff and all people managers: through the Staying Safe and Well Webinars.

Need a bit of extra help?

Contact these Australian crisis lines or professionals:

Police 000

Lifeline (24/7) 13 11 14 lifeline.org.au

Kids’ Helpline (24/7) 1800 551 800 kidshelp.com.au

Beyond Blue (24/7) 1300 224 636 beyondblue.org.au

Headspace (9am – 1am)

Support for 12-25 years 1800 650 890 eheadspace.org.au

Safe Steps (24/7) 1800 015 188 safesteps.org.au

Family Violence Response Centre

Raising Children

Australian Parenting Website raisingchildren.net.au

Parentline (8am - midnight) 13 22 89

Service for parents & carers