Student welfare
Alternative labels
Student wellbeing
Policy report
Racism in schools policy paper
Racism in Australian school settings continues to be a prevalent issue for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and students from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse backgrounds. From a literature review conducted into the prevalence and impacts of racism, the case is outlined for a National Anti-Racism Framework to be embedded in Australian schools.
Report
Evidence over ideology: protect children by restoring clinical standards in climate anxiety treatment
This report examines how climate-related anxiety is being addressed in clinical and educational settings. It critiques emerging psychological responses which may inadvertently reinforce distress rather than alleviate it. The report proposes practical steps for schools to ensure that environmental issues are taught in developmentally appropriate ways.
Report
Parent, peer and school connections may help reduce suicide risk for young Australians
This snapshot discusses suicidal thoughts and behaviours in adolescence. This research highlights that, among young Australians, positive relationships with parents and peers and school connections during adolescence are associated with the reduced likelihood of suicidal thoughts and behaviours during early adulthood. Collectively, the evidence supports a cross-portfolio, prevention-focused approach to reduce risk.
Guide
National respectful relationships education framework
The framework aims to support Australian primary and secondary schools and school systems to plan and deliver age and developmentally appropriate, evidence-based and expert-developed respectful relationships education. It sets out a national vision, outcomes and principles to guide consistent, high‑quality respectful relationships education across school communities, reflecting best practice.
Guide
An introductory guide to the manosphere and the impacts for young people, teachers and schools
This guide provides an introduction to the 'manosphere' and its impacts on young people, teachers and school communities. It outlines the key beliefs, recruitment pathways and online dynamics associated with manosphere communities, including links to misogyny, male supremacy, anti-feminism and extremist ideologies. The resource provides practical considerations for schools as critical sites for primary prevention.