As a department we:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Wellbeing is influenced by what happens outside the school gates, and we can only succeed by working together with students, families and our wider school communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For more information email wellbeing.unit@decyp.tas.gov.au<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Our Child and Student Wellbeing Strategy\u202fsupports the\u202fTasmanian Child and Youth Wellbeing Framework (PDF, 1.4MB)<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n It adopts the six wellbeing domains defined by the Australian Research Alliance for Children\u202fand Youth<\/a>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Objective: Learners have positive relationships and connections with others, feel safe and are respected in their learning environments<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n Learners experience many challenges throughout their lives. They need the tools to help them feel safe in their world. <\/p>\n\n\n\n These challenges\u202fmay include: <\/p>\n\n\n\n It is important for children and students to have positive and trusted relationships in their education setting. We have a shared responsibility to ensure that students receive this support. <\/p>\n\n\n\n There\u202fare many curriculum\u202fprograms and resources\u202fto help\u202four students feel loved, safe and valued.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Respectful Relationships Education<\/a>\u202f\u2013 Resources to teach students about respectful relationships. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Bullying Stops Here<\/a>\u202f\u2013 this webpage provides resources for educators, students, parents and carers. Content includes: articles, videos, webinars, infographics, teacher tools, and student leadership resources. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Student Wellbeing Hub<\/a>\u202f\u2013 this is an Australian Government website. The resources available are underpinned by the Australian Student Wellbeing Framework. <\/em>They support the creation of learning communities that: <\/p>\n\n\n\n Office of the eSafety\u202fCommissioner<\/a>\u202f\u2013 a portal for: <\/p>\n\n\n\n eSmart<\/a>\u202f(Alannah and Madeline Foundation) \u2013 offers a range of educational tools for: <\/p>\n\n\n\n Be You<\/a>\u202f\u2013 a national initiative supporting children\u2019s and young people\u2019s mental health. It provides educators with professional learning, resources, and strategies. Be You consultants are available to support implementation of Be You within education settings. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Working it Out<\/a>\u202f\u2013 Tasmania\u2019s gender, sexuality, and intersex status support service. It offers a range of services including: <\/p>\n\n\n\n Stay ChatTY Schools Program<\/a>\u202f\u2013\u202f a Tasmanian mental health awareness and suicide prevention program. Year 9 to 12 students in eligible schools can access the program. It is free of charge to eligible Tasmanian Government schools.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n Objective: Learners have materials to access and fully participate in education, and the resources to function well and actively engage. <\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n The Department for Education, Children and Young People has a role to play in ensuring that the basics are in place for learners to access and fully participate in education. <\/p>\n\n\n\n This includes providing resources for a child or student to function well and actively engage. <\/p>\n\n\n\n What material basics look like varies in different learning environments.\u202fIt may include: <\/p>\n\n\n\n Objective: Learners have their physical, developmental, psychosocial and mental health needs met, with resources provided to support their growth. <\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n Physical and mental health are key elements of wellbeing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Positive and strong mental wellbeing allows students to engage, participate and learn.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Supporting mental wellbeing extends from prevention and early intervention through to intensive intervention. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Objective: Learners are supported to be curious, creative and empowered life-long learners. <\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n A positive culture that promotes learning has many benefits. Children and students are able to explore, experiment and engage in their learning. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Social and emotional wellbeing plays an important role in education. We know that effective social and emotional skills have a positive impact on learning and achievement. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Objective: Learners are able to have a voice with their views taken into account and are involved in decision-making that affects them and their learning <\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n For positive wellbeing, learners must: <\/p>\n\n\n\n Each student is entitled to a learning environment that: <\/p>\n\n\n\n Objective: Learners have a positive sense of identity and belonging, and are optimistic about their future and success in learning. <\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n For our learners to be well and succeed, they must: <\/p>\n\n\n\n Resilience, positive self-image and self-esteem are important life-long qualities for all learners. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Aboriginal Education Services works with schools and the Department to: <\/p>\n\n\n\n \u200b\u200b\u200b\u200bThe Orb<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n The Orb<\/a>\u202fis a publicly available website. It assists the teaching of Tasmanian Aboriginal Histories and cultures, and is suitable for all year groups. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The\u202fEnglish as an additional language (EAL)<\/a>\u202fteam works with schools to: <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
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