Welfare
School staff have the right to be safe at work
As part of the Department of Education commitment to protect the safety and wellbeing of school staff, you will see resources displayed in around the school to promote respectful behaviours from parents, carers and other adults in our school.
While the majority of parents/carers, community members and visitors to schools positively engage with their child’s education and the school community, in some cases, parents/carers engage in behaviour towards school staff that is disrespectful, unsafe or otherwise unacceptable.
School staff have the right to be safe at work. The department resources are to remind adults in the school community of the standards of behaviour expected by Victorian government schools, and equip school staff with tools for preventing and managing unacceptable behaviour when it occurs.
The new suite of posters launched highlights common unacceptable behaviours towards staff by adults in the community . This includes unreasonable demands, verbal aggression, threats, offensive jokes and inappropriate social media use that negatively impacts school staff wellbeing and at times the wider-school community.
Our school has partnered with SchoolTV – a trusted resource that prioritises student mental health and wellbeing. Because parenting doesn’t come with instructions, SchoolTV is now accessible through our school to help you navigate some of the more complex issues young people face. It provides practical strategies and trusted guidance to support your child.
Parenting is a learning journey, and with a little help from SchoolTV, you can engage in meaningful conversations with your child on topics that may sometimes feel awkward or difficult to address.
SchoolTV covers a vast range of topics, each featuring interviews with leading global experts and a carefully curated selection of resources from key organisations.
We encourage you to explore and utilise this platform, as it serves as a valuable tool in building relationships, fostering connections, and deepening understanding. By breaking down barriers, it helps pave the way towards better mental health and wellbeing for young people.
To stay informed about the latest topics, we also recommend signing up for ‘Get Alerts’. This feature ensures you receive updates as new content becomes available, and you can easily register through the link provided within each topic.
Parents and caregivers play a crucial role in shaping a young person’s life, and SchoolTV is here to support you in nurturing confident and informed parenting.
Explore SchoolTV today!
https://mortlakep12.vic.schooltv.me/
I wanted to introduce you to Saver Plus, a free program that can help ease the financial pressure many families face at this time of year.
We understand how quickly budgets can be stretched, with the cost of sports uniforms, equipment, club fees, music lessons, camps, or after-school programs.
These are important activities that help children feel connected and socially included, and no child should have to miss out.
What is Saver Plus ?
It’s a free financial education program funded by the Federal Government and Department of Social Services, that helps parents and carers on lower incomes to build financial skills while saving for school-related costs.
Families who join not only receive up to $500 in matched savings, but they also gain practical money skills through free financial education workshops, helping them feel more in control of their finances.
With the rising cost of living, many families are feeling the pressure—especially when it comes to covering education related expenses like books, uniforms, laptops, I pads or excursions. This is where Saver Plus can be a real blessing.
Eligibility includes:
- Having a Health Care or Pensioner Concession Card
- Having a child in school (or starting next year), or studying themselves
- Having a regular income (from work, partner, or Centrelink payments)
We would be so grateful if you could include Saver Plus in your school newsletter, parent bulletin, or digital communication channels to help spread the word to families who may benefit.
With the support of schools like yours, we can help ensure more children take part in the full school experience and feel included—on and off the field.
Please don’t hesitate to get in touch if you’d like more information or would like us to provide flyers or speak to your wellbeing team directly.
Warm regards,
Aminder Dhillon
Saver Plus Community Liaison
Working Hours: Monday – Wednesday { 9:00am-2:00pm}.
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