Psychosocial Safety Is the School’s Duty, but Everyone Is Responsible for the Work
When we talk about staff wellbeing and psychosocial safety in schools, two camps tend to form. One points to data on stress and burnout and…
Who Owns Staff Wellbeing? Why Leaders Must Make the First Move
I’ve had three calls with principals since the term started. All across different states, sectors, and sizes, and all three said a version of the…
The State of Staff Wellbeing in Australian Schools: What Our National Report of 4,536 Staff Reveals
One in two school staff report feeling burnt out, and only 57% say their workplace has a positive impact on their mental health. For years,…
Stop Going to Curriculum Courses and Start Leading Your People with Jenny Cole | Season 4: Episode 15
Across the country, staff perception that leaders build trust sits at just 58%. And in more complex settings, staff didn’t ask for less work. They…
What Menopause Support Actually Looks Like in Schools with Mary Coustas | Season 4: Episode 14
Women make up 72% of Australia’s school workforce, and every one of them will experience perimenopause and menopause. Many navigate these changes during their peak…
What 4,536 Australian Educators Told Us About School Staff Wellbeing | Season 4: Episode 13
Only 57% of Australian school staff report that work positively affects their mental health, and 1 in 2 are currently experiencing burnout. When I sat…
Who Holds the Leaders? Principal Wellbeing and Sustainable Leadership with Elsie Clelland | Season 4: Episode 12
Conditions in primary schools are more likely to be reported as positive according to our State of Staff Wellbeing in Australia report. Above-average ICSEA primary…
Rebuilding Trust and Culture in Complex Schools with Sue Chandler | Season 4: Episode 11
Staff in below-average ICSEA secondary schools reported the toughest conditions in the State of Staff Wellbeing in Australia report, with poor leader-staff communication at an…
Staff Wellbeing in Below-Average ICSEA Secondary Schools: Data, Hazards, and Controls
Recently, we released The State of the Nation: Band Analysis report, exploring the state of wellbeing across Australian schools segmented by primary, secondary and specialist…