Fostering supportive workplace environments can create experiences that assist those who may be in need, writes Dr Gavin Hazel, Mental Health and Research Program Manager at Hunter Institute of Mental Health. Read more
Working together towards wellbeing
Peer Support Australia explains how it provides school communities with the support they need to enhance the wellbeing of young people and help inform positive cultural change. Read more
Wellbeing a “major concern” for principals
The role of school principal is a rewarding, yet challenging, leadership career. The breadth and magnitude of responsibilities can weigh heavily on a school leader, from student wellbeing and discipline to staffing issues and teaching evaluation, plus being in charge of budgeting and resource allocation, legal responsibilities, change management, community engagement and public relations.
Health and wellbeing – it’s time for action!
Since 2011, issues of health and wellbeing have worsened among educators – an immediate response is therefore needed to address the growing problem, argues Rob Nairn, Executive Director of the Australian Secondary Principals Association.
ACER figures highlight teacher burnout
More than a quarter of year 7 to year 10 teachers and 15 per cent of year 11 to 12 teachers in Australian schools are teaching a subject they have not studied above first year at university and for which they have not received training in teaching methodology, according to new figures by the Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER).
Orange Grove primary honours Mental Health Month with Kids Matter Day
For the third year running, a Sydney primary school took a day off regular classes to engage the school community in healthy, inclusive activities aimed at building mental strength and resilience.