Health and Wellbeing

Health and Wellbeing in Children by Principal Consultant, Health & Wellbeing — last modified 2006-08-28 14:14

A child’s socialisation takes place at home, at school and in the community.

Raising Resilient Children by Principal Consultant, Health & Wellbeing — last modified 2006-08-28 14:15

Children who are emotionally resilient, those who are optimistic, are more likely to bounce back when faced with hardship or difficulty such as parents arguing or separating, the death of someone close or personal injury

Beyond Blue by Principal Consultant, Health & Wellbeing — last modified 2006-08-28 11:56

Beyondblue is a national, independent, not-for-profit organisation working to address issues associated with depression, anxiety and related substance misuse disorders in Australia.

Lifeline by Principal Consultant, Health & Wellbeing — last modified 2006-09-01 12:04

Lifeline WA assists children and families through the provision of its welfare services including 24 hour crisis telephone counselling, suicide intervention training and information sessions on suicide.

Reachout by Principal Consultant, Health & Wellbeing — last modified 2006-08-09 13:00

Reach Out! is an online service that helps young people cope with tough times by motivating them to help themselves and others.

Andrew Fuller by Principal Consultant, Health & Wellbeing — last modified 2006-08-28 13:58

Andrew Fuller is a Clinical Psychologist and Family Therapist who works to create resilience in families, communities and schools.

Positive Psychology - Martin Seligman by Principal Consultant, Health & Wellbeing — last modified 2006-08-10 03:54

Positive Psychology aims to understand and build the strengths and virtues that enable individuals to lead meaningful and fulfilling lives.

Employee Support Services by Principal Consultant, Health & Wellbeing — last modified 2006-08-09 12:36

The Department of Education and Training’s Human Resources Services team supports all employees through the provision of support services including counselling services, mediation services and occupational safety and health management.

State School Teachers Union by Principal Consultant, Health & Wellbeing — last modified 2006-08-09 12:36

The State School Teachers’ Union supports teaching staff by being active and involved in the professional rights, working conditions and interests of all members.

Western Australian Health Promoting Schools Association by Principal Consultant, Health & Wellbeing — last modified 2006-08-10 04:07

The WA Health Promoting Schools Association (WAHPSA) promotes and supports a whole school approach to health and wellbeing.

Aussie Optimism by Principal Consultant, Health & Wellbeing — last modified 2009-06-16 16:54

The Aussie Optimism Program is a 10-week program for primary school aged children. The program helps children to challenge negative thinking and learn optimistic thinking skills.

Ministerial Council for Suicide Prevention by Principal Consultant, Health & Wellbeing — last modified 2006-08-09 12:57

The Ministerial Council for Suicide Prevention (MCSP) is responsible for developing and coordinating suicide prevention initiatives in Western Australia.

Friendly Schools & Families by Principal Consultant, Health & Wellbeing — last modified 2006-08-10 05:47

The Friendly Schools & Families Program aims to reduce bullying in schools as well as build schools' capacity to systematically respond to bullying. The Friendly Schools & Families website offers detailed information to assist schools with the implementation of an effective bullying prevention program.

Bullying. No Way! by Principal Consultant, Health & Wellbeing — last modified 2006-08-10 06:29

The Bullying. No way! Website is a resource for parents, staff, students and community members where they can get a better understanding of the issues surrounding bullying, share their experiences, and access educational support services and resources.

Health and Wellbeing contact details by Principal Consultant, Health & Wellbeing — last modified 2006-08-10 13:19

Health and Wellbeing contact details

Resourceful Adolescent Program (RAP) by Principal Consultant, Health & Wellbeing — last modified 2006-08-09 13:00

The Resourceful Adolescent Programs (RAP) were developed to help prevent depression in adolescents. There are currently 4 RAP programs that provide support to adolescents, parents/carers and teachers.

MindMatters - What is it? by Principal Consultant, Health & Wellbeing — last modified 2006-08-28 14:47

MindMatters is a mental health promotion and suicide prevention program for secondary schools. The program facilitates a whole school approach in promoting positive mental health and aims to enhance the development of school environments where young people feel safe, valued, engaged and purposeful.

Staff Health and Wellbeing by Principal Consultant, Health & Wellbeing — last modified 2006-08-18 09:28

An important aspect of health and wellbeing in schools is staff health and wellbeing. To help achieve this objective, the Department continues to implement health and well-being programs to improve morale, workplace safety and job satisfaction.

Health and Wellbeing Topic Sheet 7 -Staff Health and Wellbeing by Jenni Easlea — last modified 2006-08-09 13:18

Effective teachers and school environments themselves are significant protective factors which reduce the likelihood of poor outcomes for students. Staff need a work environment which supports and promotes their well-being in order to provide such support for the students in their care.

Kids Helpline by Principal Consultant, Health & Wellbeing — last modified 2006-08-10 04:11

Kids Helpline is Australia’s only free, confidential, anonymous, 24-hour telephone and online counselling service for young people aged between five and eighteen.

National Safe Schools Framework by Principal Consultant, Health & Wellbeing — last modified 2008-02-18 16:21

The National Safe Schools Framework was developed by the Ministerial Council on Education, Employment, Training and Youth Affairs. It incorporates existing good practice and provides an agreed national approach to help schools and their communities address issues of bullying, harassment, violence, and child abuse and neglect.

Bullying-No Way! by Principal Consultant, Health & Wellbeing — last modified 2008-05-14 11:29

Bullying. No Way! is an Australian website that provides information and ideas on how to reduce bullying, harassment and violence in our schools. The work of this project is supported by teachers, parents, students, staff and curriculum officers throughout Australia.

Roots of Empathy by Principal Consultant, Health & Wellbeing — last modified 2007-05-28 11:39

Roots of Empathy is an evidence-based classroom program aimed at improving the behaviour of young students from Kindergarten to Year 8.

Pathways to Health and Wellbeing in Schools by Principal Consultant, Health & Wellbeing — last modified 2006-08-10 04:50

Promoting the health and wellbeing of children and adolescents is part of improving educational outcomes in schools, and building happy, motivated and resilient young adults.

Pathways to Health and Wellbeing in Schools: a focus paper by Principal Consultant, Health & Wellbeing — last modified 2006-08-10 04:48

Advocates for a whole school approach to promoting mental health and wellbeing. Adoption of this approach will see increased protective factors and reduced risk factors, resulting in improved mental health and wellbeing for all members of the school community.

Health Promoting Schools Framework by Principal Consultant, Health & Wellbeing — last modified 2006-09-01 13:17

Schools are in an ideal position to promote and maintain the health of children, young people, school staff and the wider community. The Health Promoting Schools Framework is based on the principles of the Ottawa Charter for Health Promotion (Ottawa, 1986) and was initiated by the World Health Organisation.

Introduction to PATHS by Principal Consultant, Health & Wellbeing — last modified 2006-08-10 07:06

PATHS is a curriculum for Pre-primary to Year 7 students that promotes emotional and social development.

PATHS Training by Principal Consultant, Health & Wellbeing — last modified 2006-08-10 05:08

The Department of Education and Training provides training for school staff and professional development courses for PATHS trainers to support schools in effectively implementing the PATHS curriculum.

Bullying – information for kids by Principal Consultant, Health & Wellbeing — last modified 2006-08-28 14:08

Bullying is teasing and name calling. It's making someone do something they don't really want to do. If you are being bullied, there are things you an do and people you can talk to help cope with bullying.

Bullying – information for parents by Principal Consultant, Health & Wellbeing — last modified 2006-08-28 14:07

Bullying is a wilful, conscious desire to hurt, threaten or frighten person. Parents can help guide their child to get the help they need in overcoming bullying.

Staff Matters - Web Based Resources by Principal Consultant, Health & Wellbeing — last modified 2006-08-28 14:39

The Staff Matters website in an online resource that provides professional development ideas for staff health and wellbeing with a positive universal heath promotion approach.

Staff Matters Health and Wellbeing at Work model by Principal Consultant, Health & Wellbeing — last modified 2006-08-28 14:31

The Staff Matters Health and Wellbeing at Work model centres around the importance of a person's beliefs about health and wellbeing and how they impact and affect others at school.

School Based Aussie Optimism by Angela Redman — last modified 2006-12-22 18:21

Link to Curtin University of Technology - School of Psychology, School Based Aussie Optimism website

The Evaluation of Roots of Empathy in Western Australian Schools 2005 by admin — last modified 2007-05-28 11:00

The Telethon Institute for Child Development has conducted an evaluation of the Department of Education and Training’s pilot of the Roots of Empathy program. The report outlines the results of a comparative study of the 17 schools involved in the pilot in 2005 and 12 classrooms where Roots of Empathy was not used. It draws conclusions and makes some recommendations regarding the program.