Principals Australia Institute is a not-for-profit, incorporated body representing the four peak Australian principals associations, representing secondary and primary Government, Catholic and Independent education sectors. Principals Australia Institute exists to support principals and their associations to build effective, inspirational and sustainable leadership in Australian schools.

?Dare to Lead conference, Brisbane

Friday 7th Sept 2012

Unique

Overview of session

• What is wellbeing?• What is whole school wellbeing?• An example of partnership• Questions

Key messages

1. Wellbeing supports learning2. A whole school approach to wellbeing involves

all students, staff, and partnerships with parents, families and the wider community

3. Authentic partnerships take time4. Community support and engagement cannot

be assumed5. Based on trust

What is social and emotional wellbeing?

“Emotional and spiritual resilience which enables us to enjoy life and survive pain, disappointment and sadness. It is a positive sense of well-being and an underlying belief in our own and others’ dignity and worth.”

Health Education Authority, 1998 England

School mental health promotion

Walking the talk

1. What makes you laugh?2. Do you have a place that is special or sacred?3. When you think about the wellbeing of

Aboriginal students, what is the first thing you think about?

‘Feeling Deadly...Not Shame’

A MindMatters Personal Development

Workshop

An example of community partnerships

Describe what this picture means to you?

Mind their mindsTeach them to know themselvesBe strong in heartAnd keep culture …                         Tony Lee

Key Messages FDnS

1. Personal development is important for all young people

2. Young people can tell what keeps them safe and how they can grow

3. Community plays a significant role in the lives of our young people

Community Partnership Process

For more information….

Michael Hardiem.hardie@qut.edu.au0413 806 025

Olivia FisherOlivia.Fisher@pai.edu.au 0407 186 146

Principals Australia Institute is a not-for-profit, incorporated body representing the four peak Australian principals associations, representing secondary and primary Government, Catholic and Independent education sectors. Principals Australia Institute exists to support principals and their associations to build effective, inspirational and sustainable leadership in Australian schools.