1. 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.

2. ? Dare to Lead conference, Brisbane Friday 7 th Sept 2012

4. Unique

5. Overview of session What is wellbeing? What is whole school wellbeing? An example of partnership Questions

6. Key messages 1.Wellbeing supports learning 2.A whole school approach to wellbeing involves all students, staff, and partnerships with parents, families and the wider community 3.Authentic partnerships take time 4.Community support and engagement cannot be assumed 5.Based on trust

7. 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

9. School mental health promotion

10. 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?

11. ‘ Feeling Deadly...Not Shame ’ A MindMatters Personal Development Workshop An example of community partnerships

12. Describe what this picture means to you?

13. Mind their minds Teach them to know themselves Be strong in heart And keep culture … Tony Lee

14. 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

15. Community Partnership Process

17. The Strong Tree Annette Miller

18. How does a focus on Aboriginal student wellbeing fit within a whole school approach? Involve families and elders Respectful relationships Review of relevant policies Gather data from Aboriginal children and young people on what keeps them feeling deadly & connected to school Teach in ways that engage Aboriginal students

20. For more information…. Michael Hardie m.hardie@qut.edu.au 0413 806 025 Olivia Fisher Olivia.Fisher@pai.edu.au 0407 186 146

21. 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.