Additional teachers

Schools can use the Mental Health Fund to employ teachers to assist in executing mental health and wellbeing activities.

  • Tier:
    • Tier 1: Positive Mental Health Promotion
    • Tier 2: Early Intervention Cohort Specific Support
  • Type of intervention: DET funded resources
  • Strength of evidence: Registered professional
  • Geographic location: State-wide

Program description

Schools can use the Mental Health Fund to employ teachers to support implementation of mental health and wellbeing activities.

Schools should refer to the Skills Checklist outlining the key activities for staff, including minimum qualifications.

Intended outcomes

Professional services.

Program details

Target audience
  • Capacity building for primary school staff
  • Capacity building for secondary school staff
  • Primary school students
  • Secondary school students
Program providerNot applicable
Delivery mode
  • Face-to-face
  • Online

Implementation considerations

  • Target audience: Capability building for staff, primary school students, secondary school students.
  • Factors to consider: Schools must comply with the Recruitment in Schools policy and guidance. Schools should refer to the Skills Checklist outlining the key activities for staff and minimum qualifications.

Cost

  • Item cost: +$5000
  • Detailed cost: $5001+

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