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.

Please know we care about you and want you to reach out for support as you need less formally with a trusted colleague or through Converge International – Employee Assistance Program (EAP) should you need it - phone: 1300 687 327 

Website: https://www.convergeinternational.com.au 

Online Booking: https://convergeinternational.com.au/appointment 

Support is available 24/7 and can assist with: 

• Managing stress, anxiety or emotional distress 

• Processing exposure to traumatic events (direct or indirect) 

• Navigating difficult conversations or emotional fatigue 

Other helpful resources: 

Beyond Blue – Managing distress after traumatic events 

https://www.beyondblue.org.au 

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

Black Dog Institute – Coping with stress and anxiety 

https://www.blackdoginstitute.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