Wellbeing Resources

The wellbeing of the school community is an integral factor in effective learning and teaching. It promotes a sense of meaning and purpose in life that is supported by the spiritual dimension of a Catholic school.

"‘Wherever the waters flow, they bring health.” Ezekiel 47:9

DOBCEL Student Wellbeing Framework

The DOBCEL Student Wellbeing Framework includes the following five elements: School Culture, Inclusive and Support Relationships, Social Emotional Learning, Learner Agency and Empowerment and Family and Community Partnership.

The DOBCEL Student Wellbeing Framework can be accessed here.

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Catholic Education Ballarat is proud to launch ‘Wellbeing Activities for Parents and Students During Home Learning’. Healthy wellbeing promotes a sense of meaning and purpose in life that is supported by the spiritual dimension of Catholic schools. It is especially important to ensure that children and young people’s wellbeing is looked after in times of uncertainty and stress. Supporting wellbeing not only helps children and young people to feel happier and less anxious, it will also help them to have positive interactions with the rest of the family and to learn more effectively.
The activities in this workbook are designed to give students themselves, as well as parents/carers and school staff suggested ways of supporting the students' wellbeing - either at home or as part of classroom activities at school.

Principal, Student & Staff Wellbeing

Support for the wellbeing of principals, teachers, other school staff and students.

Principal Wellbeing

The Diocese of Ballarat recognises and supports the significant ministry of principalship in our schools. Resources to support principal wellbeing can be accessed here.

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Student resilience and wellbeing are essential for both academic and social development. Resources to support student wellbeing can be accessed here.

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Taking care of ourselves and one another develops confidence, improves engagement and encourages innovation. Resources to support staff wellbeing can be accessed here.

Critical Incident Management

The new DOBCEL Emergency and Critical Incident Management Policy provides a definition of the three types of incidents (Emergency, Major incident and Critical incident). Schools will continue to manage Emergency and Major incidents using their Emergency Management Plan (EMP). If a Critical incident arises involving a life-threatening or significant property damage event, then CEB must be notified by calling Michael Trainor on (03) 5337 7109 or by emailing: critical.incident@dobcel.edu.au. The Critical Incident Management Team will then be activated to support the school Principal in responding to the incident.

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Download the DOBCEL Emergency and Critical Incident Policy from CEVN.

Grief and Children - Better Health Channel

Resources and fact sheets to support children experiencing grief and loss.

Seasons for Growth

Factsheet offering guidance for adults to support a child who is grieving.

Bereavement Care Centre

Comprehensive and accessible counselling and support services for the terminally ill and their families, and for those recently bereaved.

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This toolkit offers evidence-based and practice-informed guidelines.

Positive Student Behaviour

Classroom environment is one of the most important factors affecting student learning. A positive environment is one in which students feel a sense of belonging, trust others and feel encouraged to tackle challenges, take risks and ask questions.

School-Wide Positive Behaviour Support

Resources for school-wide positive behaviour support (SWPBS) to assist schools to improve social, emotional, behavioural and academic outcomes for children and young people.

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Restorative Practice focusses on helping young people become aware of the impact of their behaviour on others. Access Restorative Practice resources here.

Catholic Education Commission Victoria Resources

CECV resources to support positive behaviour in the classroom.

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QUT - The effects of exclusionary discipline and why it should only ever be used as a last resort.

Psychology Services - Catholic Education Ballarat

The primary focus of a psychologist in an educational setting is on assessing behaviour and educational competence and the conditions that enable and support it.

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An overview of how Catholic Education Ballarat Psychologists can assist schools.

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Catholic Education Ballarat provides access to referral services and consultative support to schools, to promote the development of inclusive practices that cater for students with diverse learning needs.

Physical & Mental Health

Guidelines and resources to support schools in the areas of positive mental and physical health and management of health conditions.

Mental Health

Resources, information and strategies for helping children and young people achieve their best possible mental health.

Physical Health

Catholic Education Victoria resources, information and strategies for helping children and young people achieve their best possible physical health.

Identity and Growth

Catholic Education Victoria resources for creating safe, nurturing and inclusive environments for all students.

National School Chaplaincy

Catholic Education Victoria guidelines for National School Chaplaincy Program.

Social & Emotional Learning

Social and emotional learning teaches students techniques to process and manage emotions as well as essential social skills. It encompasses everything from goal setting to stress management, and it provides both children and adults with tools they can use to express themselves authentically and appropriately. SEL is critical for building healthy relationships, communicating effectively and living a meaningful life.