Mental health and wellbeing initiatives
School Mental Health Menu
Evidence-based programs schools can use to support student mental health.
Mental health practitioners in secondary and specialist schools
All government secondary schools and specialist schools with secondary-aged students are funded to employ a Mental Health Practitioner (MHP). MHPs provide early intervention and time-limited supports for students with mild to moderate mental health needs, including direct counselling and mental health promotion for students and schools.
Mental Health in Primary Schools (MHiPS)
By 2026, every eligible government and low fee non-government primary school will be able to employ a Mental Health and Wellbeing Leader to implement a whole-school approach to mental health and wellbeing.
A tiered approach to mental health and wellbeing support
Tier 1: School-wide mental health and wellbeing promotion
Universal interventions to help create a positive, inclusive, and supportive school climate.
Tier 2: Early intervention and cohort specific mental health support for students
School mental health support for students with specific needs or vulnerabilities.
Tier 3: Targeted and crisis mental health response in schools
Support for individual students with complex mental health needs or in crisis.
Map of key mental health and wellbeing support
Key mental health and wellbeing supports for students in Victorian government schools across three tiers of support.
Building capability
Wellbeing in the classroom
Teachers play an important role in supporting student mental health and wellbeing. Schools can foster student wellbeing and development of social and emotional skills.
School staff wellbeing
Everyone working in a school has a right to be safe and well in their workplace.
Wellbeing planning and leadership
Support on how to develop a cohesive and effective wellbeing agenda at your school.
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