Independent Schools Victoria Compliance Framework

Obligations of schools in the expenditure of funding recieved through the Resiliency Program.

Resiliency Program

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Do you need to comply?

Yes, if your school receives funding through the Independent Schools Victoria Resiliency Program.

Conditions of compliance

The Victorian Government has provided funding for independent schools to use in student welfare support aimed at preventing youth suicide.

Independent schools can apply for funding in two areas related to the development and promotion of resilient students. Both areas must focus on primary prevention strategies rather than day-to-day crisis management.

The two areas are:

1. School based innovative projects
2. Professional development for school staff.

Funding criteria have been drawn from the Victorian Government's Framework for Student Support Services.

If you have to comply, what do you have to do?

Schools will be required to account for any funding received by the submission of a report outlining their project and detailing any resources used. Schools will also be required to take part in one of a series of workshops designed to share strategies and best practice.

Details of previous Resiliency programs and associated reports from participating schools are available from the Independent Schools Victoria website (please click here).

What are the consequences if you don't comply?

You may be required to return any funding received.

Who will help you?

Independent Schools Victoria contact:

Elspeth Adamson
Manager, Student Services
Ph. 03 9825 7204
elspeth.adamson@independentschools.vic.edu.au

Independent Schools Victoria documents:

Click here to access the Student Wellbeing area of the Independent Schools Victoria website

Other links:

DEECD: School Policy and Advisory Guide - Suicide Awareness Strategy

DEECD: Student Wellbeing

Submitted 29/9/2006, edited 28/02/12