What is Anglicare WA’s Student Wellbeing Service?

Funded through the Department of Education, Anglicare WA’s Student Wellbeing Service aims to build the confidence and resilience of children and young people so that they can remain engaged and connected to school, fulfil their potential, and become active members of their communities. 

Our Student Wellbeing Officers work alongside primary and high school wellbeing teams to support the growth and development of individual students, school culture, and community links with Anglicare WA’s programs and services. 

Student Wellbeing Officers report day-to-day to school principals or an assigned delegate within the school, however they also have access to a wide range of Anglicare WA organisational supports and professional development. 

The day-to-day activities of Student Wellbeing Officers vary according to the unique needs and requirements of individual schools; however, a typical day may include: 

• Engagement with students through a diverse range of school-based activities 
• Individual informal support for students that is strengths-based and solution focused 
• Provision, brokerage and/or facilitation of school wellbeing workshops or programs 
• Support for students to connect with professional staff within the school 
• Support for young people to access and connect with community based services 
• Contribution to the development of whole-school wellbeing strategies