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Evidence and research

As educators, we know how important wellbeing is for learning. Evidence shows that when students develop their social and emotional skills for wellbeing, health and safety, there is a direct impact on their learning outcomes. 

A whole-school community approach to fostering wellbeing enables children and young people to strengthen their sense of connectedness and build their capacity to learn in a safe, respectful and supportive environment. The Australian Student Wellbeing Framework supports schools and families to provide a strong foundation for students to reach their potential in learning and in life.

This section will do the hard work for you of translating insights from the latest evidence and research into practical everyday actions within Australian schools. Learn from experts and find practical professional learning resources.

Wellbeing surveys

This summary of national surveys will keep you up to date with the latest evidence and insights about the wellbeing and safety of school-aged young people and their school principals.

Understanding the middle years

Once considered a latent period, the transition from primary school to secondary school is now thought to be critical in the health and emotional development of students.

A world-first study, The Childhood to Adolescence Transition Study (CATS) shows that it’s at this stage students lay the foundations for their future success and educators can respond to these developmental patterns. 

Anti-bullying strategies

Schools play a vital role in creating a safe and inclusive environment where children and young people can learn. A school culture of responding to and reporting bullying behaviour is critical.

Two recent anti-bullying conferences highlighted the latest research about effective intervention strategies and evidence-based tools of support.

Student Wellbeing Hub webinars

Checkout this great Hub webinar

Watch Rebecca Harris from Carlton Primary School in Victoria in the Hub's webinar as she explores trauma-informed practice for challenging behaviours.

Respectful Relationships Education research

What do young Australians think about violence against women?
What’s the latest in terms of peer facilitation of respectful relationships lessons?
How can bystander behaviour be best understood?