LibGuides: Education Support: Well-being

Resources in the Library

Nurturing Children Through the Primary Years by Kathryn Peckham
Call Number: 372.21019 PEC

ISBN: 9781032354750

Publication Date: 2024-10-01

This book argues that supporting a child's learning in primary school is more about nurturing their dispositions than continually assessing their performance. Drawing on the latest research in the fields of child development, psychology, health and well-being, it shows how teachers and parents have a deep impact on children's learning, motivation and potential and the practices that offer children the best opportunities for future success.
Health and Well-Being in Early Childhood by Janet Rose; Louise Gilbert; Val Richards
Call Number: 155.4 ROS

ISBN: 9781446287620

Publication Date: 2015-12-25

This book draws on contemporary research on the brain and mind to provide an up-to-date overview of the central aspects of young children’s health and well-being – a key component of the revised EYFS curriculum.
Distressed or Deliberately Defiant? by Judith Howard
ISBN: 9781922117151

Publication Date: 2013-05-01

This book will help educators: minimise such challenging behaviour, manage crises and disciplinary responses such as suspension and expulsion, improve student compliance, enhance education and overall wellbeing, and deal with parents. Covers early childhood, primary and secondary settings.
Early Childhood Studies by Jenny Willan
Call Number: 372.21 WIL

ISBN: 9781137274014

Publication Date: 2017-04-28
Inclusion and Early Years Practice by Kathy Brodie (Editor); Keith Savage (Editor)
Call Number: 371.9 LED

ISBN: 9781138017306

Publication Date: 2015-03-05
Raising Resilient Children by Gavin McCormack
Call Number: 649.1 MCC

ISBN: 9781761429804

Publication Date: 2026-07-14

A life-changing 7-step program for parents who are struggling to help their kids navigate today's complex world, written by one of Australia's most influential teachers.
The gift of not belonging by Dr Rami Kaminski
Call Number: 154.2 KAM

ISBN: 9781761381621

Publication Date: 2025

From a renowned psychiatrist comes the first book to explore the otrovert personality--someone who feels like an outsider in any group--revealing all the advantages of being an otrovert. Were you the kid who never wanted to join after school clubs or go to sleepaway camp? Do you loathe parties but love spending time with close friends one-on-one? Are you allergic to teamwork but thrive creatively and professionally when working alone? Do you struggle to fit in? If so, you are likely an otrovert. Otroverts are not natural born joiners. Unlike introverts, they are not shy or quiet, and do not quickly tire from one-on-one socializing. Yet in large groups they feel uncomfortable, alienated, and alone. The Gift of Not Belonging urges otroverts to embrace their unique gifts, and equips them with the knowledge and tools to thrive in a communal world.

First Aid

Providing minor First Aid when required, within organisational policies and procedures, is an important aspect of supporting the wellbeing of students.

Emergency First Aid is to be provided by a trained person when possible - however it is important to be aware of emergency first aid protocol, DRSABCD.

Danger - Check for any danger. Ensure the area is safe for both you and the patient

Response - Check their responsiveness. Remember COWS - Can you hear me? Open your eyes. What happened? Squeeze my hands.

Send - Send for help. Call 000 and if possible, send a specific person to obtain assistance from a trained first aider.

Airways, Breathing, Circulation, and Defibrillation should be completed only by a trained first aider, or while being walked through the process by 000.

Further resources:

St Johns Ambulance Fact Sheet

St John's First Aid Courses

Red Cross First Aid Courses

Journal Articles

The following journal articles give information about supporting students wellbeing

Useful Websites

The following websites contain further resources on supporting the well-being of students.

Well-being in the classroom.
Provides information from the Victorian State Government regarding the well-being of students within the classroom.
Student well-being hub.
Explore teaching resources designed to assist with wellbeing education in the classroom. Find free, quality-assured, age-appropriate and curriculum-aligned teaching resources in a variety of formats to help you create and maintain a safe, inclusive and positive learning environment.
Be You video resources for educators
A selection of videos exploring the importance of educator wellbeing and how to promote and embed it in your learning community.
High Impact Wellbeing Strategies
7 evidence-informed strategies developed with Monash University. They have a significant effect on student wellbeing. They give school staff the knowledge and skills to support student wellbeing.
Programs and Initiatives - Victoria
Explore the programs and initiatives developed by the Victorian State Government that are designed to support students health and well-being.
Australian Student Wellbeing Framework