Key points

  • The Australian Government has funded and set out the requirements of the National Student Wellbeing Program (NSWP) for the 2023 to 2027 school years. 
  • From 2024, participating schools will have the option of choosing a qualified Student Wellbeing Officer or a Chaplain. 
  • Chaplains and Student Wellbeing Officers in Tasmanian Government Schools must comply with relevant policies, child safety requirements and have suitable qualifications. 
  • Participating schools must inform families of any NSWP related services or activities, which families may opt their child out of One-on-one interaction outside of a group setting requires parental consent. 

The Australian Government has committed funding for the NSWP for the 2023 to 2027 school years. 

The NSWP Federation Funding Agreement (FFA) Schedule outlines the requirements of the Program . Tasmania has established a Cross Sector Panel (PDF, 446KB) to select and prioritise schools for funding as required by the FFA. 

From 2024, schools will have the option to choose a qualified student wellbeing officer or chaplain. 

More information on the National Student Wellbeing Program can be found here: 

Chaplaincy/Student Wellbeing services in Tasmanian government schools must meet the following requirements: 

The Behaviour Standards and Code of Conduct for Chaplains in Tasmanian Government Schools (PDF, 613KB) applies to school chaplains while they are providing services in Tasmanian Government schools. 

The Policy, Procedure and Behaviour Standards and Code of Conduct are currently being reviewed and updated to incorporate Student Wellbeing Officers for the 2024 school year. 

For further queries about the NSWP in Tasmania please email nswp@decyp.tas.gov.au 

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  1. Key points
  2. Role of the Chaplain/Student Wellbeing Officer
  3. Student participation in Chaplaincy/Student Wellbeing services
  4. What else do you need to know about School Chaplains?
  5. Where can I get more information?
  6. Tasmanian government schools – National Student Wellbeing Program 2023
  7. Tasmanian Catholic Schools – National Student Wellbeing Program 2023
  8. Tasmanian Independent Schools – National Student Wellbeing Program 2023

Wellbeing

  1. Health and physical care
  2. Mental Health and Wellbeing
    1. Social Workers
    2. School Psychologists
    3. National Student Wellbeing Program
    4. Trauma Support Resources
  3. Dealing with Emergency or Disaster
  4. Student behaviour
  5. Food in Schools
  6. Support for Carers
  7. Student Wellbeing and Engagement Survey

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