WISA Wellbeing in Schools
WISA Wellbeing in Schools Australasia
WISA supports school communities in building resilience and wellbeing for all students - especially those who are marginalised or at risk - so they can thrive in education and life.
- Online
Pricing: Paid
Origin: Developed in Australia for Australian schooling contexts
Product type: Professional learning; Presentation by an expert or speaker ; Whole school approach or initiative; External support services
Contact details
WISA Wellbeing in Schools Australasia
ABN: 61 605 477 987
Program website: https://wisawellbeing.com.au
Program contact email: wisawellbeing@gmail.com
Focus areas
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Positive relationships
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Belonging and inclusion
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Mental health literacy and life skills
Curriculum alignment
Prospective users
Audience: Whole school universal (Tier 1)
Context: School or centre-based
Main beneficiaries: Foundation/Prep, Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, Year 4, Year 5, Year 6, Year 7, Year 8, Year 9, Year 10, Year 11, Year 12
Delivery style: Classroom teacher is trained
Aims & approach
WISA aims to support and strengthen wellbeing across entire school communities through evidence-based training and workshops.
The key approach provides schools with access to expert consultants who work collaboratively with the community in building a strategic whole of school approach to health and wellbeing that creates a socially just environment where all students can thrive.
The offerings are tailored to each school's needs. The guidance provided by WISA:
- Builds the capacity of school leaders of wellbeing
- Enables school leadership and governance to effectively resource wellbeing in their school
- Identifies the best strategies for working with your most vulnerable students
- Leverages population based approaches to enhance school community wellbeing
Most training webinars are delivered online, with opportunities for in-person consultation and support.
Implementation support
- Access to professional facilitator, instructor or mentor
- Ongoing helpdesk, email or phone support
- Regular webinars or access to community of professional practice
Evidence
WISA draws on the Health Promoting Schools Framework, Positive education, Trauma-informed practices and Inclusive education.