The network provides opportunities for members of district schools to come together and discuss the issues both existing and emerging within the cohorts of students they work with, this provides opportunities for shared learning and support and can also be valuable data that guides the directions of the SFYS interventions.
Purpose
The Northern Mallee Wellbeing Network purpose is to be a community of practice providing an environment supportive of practice and personal wellbeing by:
- sharing structured case discussion
- sharing resources where possible
- planning professional development opportunities
- sharing relevant community agency and event information
- building partnerships
- developing wellbeing practice and programs
- sharing stories and outcomes
Membership
Generally participants are engaged in providing wellbeing and support services within district schools or associated services (Wellbeing Officers, Chaplins, School Nurses, Department of Education representatives, Related support service providers)
Meetings
There are generally 8 meetings per year – 2 per school term, alternating between Tuesday and Thursday 2pm – 3:30pm
For more information please contact Council's School Focused Youth Service Officer on (03) 5018 8282