Whole-school Wellbeing Initiative

Research shows that student wellbeing and student outcomes are deeply intertwined. Strengthening this connection calls for a cohesive, coordinated approach that reflects each school’s unique context.

Drawing on the Australian Student Wellbeing Framework that identified goals to support student wellbeing, AISNSW’s Whole-school Wellbeing initiative supports schools to identify and implement evidence-based strategies. Through collaborative partnership, we help schools develop a shared vision and coordinated plan for wellbeing that spans all levels of the school community.

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What’s included in the initiative?

Masterclasses

Tailored for members of the school’s Whole-school Wellbeing Team, these sessions feature keynote presentations, facilitated discussions and networking opportunities to share practices between schools.

Consultancy Support

Throughout the initiative, AISNSW consultants work collaboratively with your school’s Whole-school Wellbeing Team to identify priority areas, review and refine current actions, and support the implementation of evidence-based practices within a whole-school approach.

Professional Learning

Designed for all school staff, a number of school-based professional learning sessions will be delivered across the year. These sessions include core content identified as critical subject matter; and optional pathways selected by the school to reflect their unique context and circumstances.

Leadership Development

To ensure wellbeing remains a strategic priority, targeted leadership development opportunities are offered to build capacity and embed sustainable whole-school change.a

What are the outcomes?

Whole-school practices and processes for supporting student mental health and wellbeing are embedded or enhanced, aligned to the specific needs of your school community.

Staff demonstrate increased knowledge, confidence, and capability to support student wellbeing through targeted professional learning.

Schools apply evidence-based, age-appropriate interventions with greater consistency and clarity.

Participants benefit from ongoing professional connections and networks with wellbeing specialists and other Independent schools, strengthening collective capacity.

Who is involved and what is the timeline for implementation?

All K-12 staff, including specialist and support staff, are encouraged to be involved in the Whole-School Wellbeing Initiative.

A dedicated Whole-school Wellbeing Team is established to lead the implementation of the initiative within the school. This team may consist of staff with various roles and responsibilities across the school.

The initiative is implemented over the course of the school year. Components are sequenced to support school progress, maintain momentum, and build on prior learning – with the goal of embedding and sustaining effective whole-school wellbeing processes and practices.

Participation in the Whole-school Wellbeing initiative is based on a co-contribution model and is partially funded by the governement.

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Be part of the conversation and discover how AISNSW can partner with your school to embed impactful, lasting wellbeing outcomes.

Express your interest and a member of our team will be in touch to guide you through the next steps.

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Participating Schools

Schools who have previously been involved in the Whole-school Wellbeing initiative can access information and resources via a dedicated portal. Please contact Student Services for access.

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This project is partially funded by the Australian Government through the Choice and Affordability Fund.