Wellbeing
Publication Date
7-1-2025
Subjects
Health programs, Health promotion, Program descriptions, Program design, Program evaluation, Program guides, Well being
Abstract
This report outlines the background and initial development stage of The Wellbeing Program Guide (wellbeingguide.acer.org), a comprehensive national resource aimed at supporting schools in selecting and implementing wellbeing programs that meet diverse contexts and student needs. Wellbeing is considered in its broadest sense, to include evidence-based mental health, alcohol and other drug, and suicide prevention programs, along with social and emotional learning. Developed collaboratively by the Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER) and Department of Health Tasmania, with advice from education and industry stakeholders, the Guide prioritised the needs of school communities in Tasmania, but also includes programs serving other communities. It seeks to improve accessibility, transparency, and quality of wellbeing interventions across sectors, including Government, Catholic, and Independent schools.
Recommended Citation
Dix, K. L., Puah, E. L., Van Der Zant, T., Ahmed, S. K., & Sniedze, S. (July 2025). Evidence base and development of the Wellbeing Program Guide. Australian Council for Educational Research. https://doi.org/10.37517/978-1-74286-800-4
Copyright Statement
Copyright 2025 Australian Council for Educational Research
Place of Publication
Camberwell, Victoria
Publisher
Australian Council for Educational Research
ISBN
978-1-74286-800-4
DOI
https://doi.org/10.37517/978-1-74286-800-4
Comments
This project was commissioned and funded by the Department of Health, Tasmania.