Mental Health and Wellbeing in Primary Schools

The Mental Health and Wellbeing in Primary Schools is a Victorian Government initiative which aims to support schools in building the capacity of staff to support student Mental Health.  This initiative is backed by evidence-based research from the Murdoch Children’s Institute and the University of Melbourne.

This Initiative

• Allows staff to identify and reflect on the Mental Health needs of our students.
• Explore and implement Evidence based approaches within the classroom using a Cycle of Inquiry.
• Promotes a whole school approach to mental health.
• Strengthen our community’s understanding of Mental Health Literacy.
• Promote connections with community organisations who have experience with Mental Health Supports

This Initiative does not:

• Provide access to counselling or psychology at school.
• Include the development of Mental Health Plans
• Look at individualised support, but rather a whole school approach.

As the Mental Health and Wellbeing Leader, I will be working closely with staff over the coming months to explore the needs of our community and the best, evidence-based ways to support the students of St. Ita’s.  If you have any questions regarding this initiative, please do not hesitate to contact me via email

cnoonan@stidrouin.catholic.edu.au

Kind Regards

Caitlin Noonan