The wellbeing crisis in schools: what must change now?
Dean's Lecture Series panel facilitated by Prof Jon Quach in conversation with Prof Frank Oberklaid, Prof Sharon Goldfeld and Stephen Fraser
The student wellbeing crisis is becoming one of the most urgent challenges facing schools today. Across Australia, rising levels of anxiety, disengagement, school refusal, and mental health concerns are placing enormous pressure on students, families, teachers, and education systems. National reports continue to highlight the critical link between student wellbeing, attendance, learning outcomes and social connection, yet many schools are being asked to respond without adequate clarity, support or resources.
As expectations on schools continue to grow, so too do the tensions surrounding how wellbeing is understood, who is responsible for addressing it, and whether current approaches are meeting the scale of the challenge. What should the role of teachers and schools be in supporting student mental health?
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