Programs for whole-school wellbeing

These programs help a whole school build a safe and caring place to learn and work.

• ReLATE. A whole-school wellbeing model. It gives staff the tools to prevent and respond to stress and trauma, and to lift both staff and student wellbeing.
• Trauma-Informed Practice. A grounding in what trauma is, how it affects people, and how staff can help students feel safe.
• Building Safe and Engaged Classrooms. A two-day workshop on trauma-responsive classrooms and positive behaviour.
• Student Co-Regulation. A two-day course on helping students who are struggling to manage their feelings, so classrooms feel calm and safe.

Programs for child safety

These programs help adults keep children safe and respond well to concerns.

• Power to Kids in Schools. A whole-school model to prevent and respond to child sexual exploitation, harmful sexual behaviours and relationship violence.
• Power to Kids eLearning. A self-paced course that helps adults prevent and respond to child sexual abuse.
• Child Safety eLearning for School Staff. Self-paced learning on the Child Safe Standards for Victorian school staff.
• Child Safety eLearning for School Councils. Self-paced learning on the Child Safe Standards for Victorian school councils.

Programs for student mental health

These programs help staff notice and support students who are doing it tough.

• Student Mental Health Literacy. A one or two-day course with practical ways to recognise, respond to and support students facing common mental health challenges.
• Seasons for Life. A government-funded project for high schools. It offers training to help prevent suicide among young people.
• Seasons for Growth. A two-day course that trains staff to run small groups for children coping with grief, loss and change.
• Stormbirds. A one-day course that helps adults support children and young people after a natural disaster.

Programs for staff and leaders

These programs support the wellbeing and skills of the adults in a school.

• Leading Educator Wellbeing. A three-day course for school leaders on reducing stress and burnout while building wellbeing.
• Emotionally Intelligent Leadership. Practical strategies to help leaders handle challenges, support wellbeing and lead with accountability.
• Combatting Vicarious Trauma. A six-hour workshop on how to spot, prevent and respond to secondary trauma in staff.

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How do I get started?

Every program is tailored to your school or workplace. Our team will talk with you about what you need and help you choose the right program. To begin, visit the MacKillop Institute website or get in touch using the form below.

Visit the MacKillop Institute Programs for Schools page