Student Wellbeing Hub

The Student Wellbeing Hub has been developed by Education Services Australia (ESA) for the Australian Government Department of Education. ESA work with experts, academics, teachers and leaders, professional associations and industry providers to support the education community in Australia.

The Hub is the home of the Australian Student Wellbeing Framework, which is based on evidence of the clear links between safety, wellbeing and learning.

WHAT’S THE AIM OF THE HUB?

The Hub’s central aim is to support Australian schools to be learning communities that promote student wellbeing, safety and positive relationships so that students can reach their full potential. The Hub is underpinned by the Australian Student Wellbeing Framework (2018).

WHAT DOES THE HUB PROVIDE?

The Hub provides high quality, age-appropriate information and resources targeted specifically to educators, parents and students to support student wellbeing and safety. The educator area contains free, self-paced and certificated professional learning courses on a range of key topics for schools. The parent area contains advice, information and guides to support them navigate their children’s journey through school. Students can access games, quizzes and information about issues most important to them.

AUSTRALIAN STUDENT WELLBEING FRAMEWORK

The Australian Student Wellbeing Framework supports Australian schools to provide every student with the strongest foundation possible for them to reach their aspirations in learning and in life. The vision of the Framework is that Australian schools are learning communities that promote student wellbeing, safety and positive relationships so that students can reach their full potential.

The Framework is based on evidence that demonstrates the strong association between safety, wellbeing and learning.

Links to the Standards

The Australian Professional Standards for Teachers

Student wellbeing is an essential element of Standard 4 of the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers, "Create and maintain supportive and safe learning environments." Standard 4 focus areas unpack this in more detail.

Australian Professional Standards for Teachers (pdf, 2086 KB)

The Australian Professional Standard for Principals

The Australian Professional Standard for Principals sets out how principals and other school leaders create a positive culture in their school, as part of leading teaching and learning. This includes a focus on student and staff wellbeing.

Australian Professional Standard for Principals (pdf, 1793 KB)