Student Wellbeing

Flinders anti-bullying program's success in Italy Italian high schools have had success with a South Australian program to help victims of bullying and aggression.

High school sexual harassment common for both sexes Male students are more likely to experience six out of nine forms of sexual harassment than female students.

Parents give schools an A+ during covid-19 lockdown The virus has done one thing, parents now hold teachers and the work they do in higher regard since the lockdown and remote schooling.

Identifying the warning signs: Tips for teachers for a child who is distressed Worries soared following the return of Term 2 deadlines. Students will now have received marks and question their capacity. It is not surprising that students will feel unsettled.

Emojis a happy face for online feedback Emojis have been found to be a great motivator for students especially in a home school scenario.   

Tips for how teachers can talk to children about COVID-19 The virus has yet to fully go away.

Bullying a whole society problem Bullying isn’t just a school-based problem it’s a whole-of-society issue and needs to be addressed at a community level if it is to be curbed.

Charles Sturt to deliver NSW school psychologist training Demand for school psychologists has resulted in and new online course from Charles Sturt Uni.

The impact of trauma on youth motivation During this tough time we need to tap into motivations that will energise young and guide their mentors, teachers or support crew in the process.

Cyber bullying is evolving The social media field of play is always changing, there needs to be awareness around new ways of using it to bully.

Step-by-step guide for teachers in managing a child’s anxiety and worry during COVID-19 In phase two of COVID, we grapple with worries around loss of income, school closures and health concerns.

Returning students' mental health needs monitoring A comprehensive online resource to help children to stay mentally healthy is now live.