Wellbeing Team

Have you heard of Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs? 

Maslow's hierarchy describes the basic needs that drive human behaviour. If your needs are met, you can become "Self-Actualised", or in a position of fullfillment in which you can work towards achieving all of  your goals. In working with children, we look at the above pyramid, a version of Maslow's pyramid used in schools. What do you notice?  What does that mean for children who experience significant trauma outside of school? Children whose parents struggle to make ends meet? Children whose sensory needs aren't being met?

There is so much involved for students to feel ready to learn after school drop off. What can you do to contribute to your students climbing higher on this pyramid?

Available Support Services

EAP

A free and short term service delivered for the DE through an independent provider. It is strictly confidential and available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for Department of Education employees and immediate family members 18+ years. You can get up to 4 free sessions about personal or work related issues.

1300 361 008

Beyond Blue

This is a free 24/7 telephone and online counselling service available for everyone in Australia.

1300 224 636

Discussion with GP and development of a Mental Health Treatment Plan (MHTP)

Book a ‘longer’ appointment with your GP to discuss the option to develop a Mental Health Treatment Plan.

For information about MHTPs please use the link or QR code below.

If you would like any more information regarding some available support services, please reach out to the Wellbeing Team.