From the School Psychologists
Mrs Bec Campey and Mrs Emily Reed
Future Proofing Study
Kinross has been proud to take part in the Future Proofing Study, led by the Black Dog Institute. The study is Australia’s largest longitudinal study of adolescent mental health and wellbeing to date, involving 134 schools and more than 6,000 young people. Our Graduating Class from 2025 joined the study in Year 8 and completed annual, online and anonymous surveys throughout high school, helping researchers better understand the factors that can place young people at risk and the factors that can protect and support them.
Findings are already informing government policy and the development of free school resources, including curriculum-aligned programs on digital wellbeing and sleep, with further insights to come as researchers continue analysing this extensive dataset. You can read the latest longitudinal findings here: Landmark Australian study.
The Black Dog Institute thanks the families who provided consent, the young people who participated so thoughtfully each year, and the school staff who supported the annual visits from the research team to work with our students.
What can families do to support young people in response?
- Help young people prioritise sleep and seek advice early if sleep difficulties persist
- Talk regularly about friendships, school experiences, and how connected your young person feels
- Look out for changes in mood, motivation, behaviour or peer relationships over time
- Reach out for support early – early intervention makes a real difference!
If you have any concerns about your young person, you can contact their classroom teacher (Junior School), Head Mentor (Senior School), or the School Psychology (CAPS) team. Please see the infographic for information about support across the year levels in CAPS.
Meaningful May
The Action for Happiness team released their updated calendar – Meaningful May. We encourage families to take part in this activity, as each day offers a simple activity to help build kindness, connection and wellbeing. Small actions can make a big difference for wellbeing.
Emily Reed and Bec Campey
