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ACEL and headspace Schools & Communities are partnering together to develop a nationally consistent mental health and wellbeing initiative for school leaders and their staff. Supported by our key association stakeholders, we’re inviting all school leaders across Australia to help shape a groundbreaking national pilot.

What is Reflective Practice for school leaders and teams

Reflective practice enables school leaders to critically examine personal experiences, decisions and professional practice within a highly supportive and focused framework. They are safe, structured conversations, led by experienced facilitators, and recognised as a highly effective practice for professionals in high-pressure, complex environments. Reflective practice safeguards wellbeing, identifies practical strategies to mitigate longer term adverse impacts and reduces the likelihood of psychosocial impacts such as burnout and compassion fatigue.

How can you support this national pilot?

School leaders are invited to register their expressions of interest in accessing future Reflective Practice sessions designed for school leaders. Reflective practice sessions can be adapted to broader education and wellbeing staff.

By registering your interest, you’ll be advocating for the demand to increase mental health and wellbeing supports for Australian school leaders, wellbeing staff and educators.

Register your expression of interest

Click here to complete the registration form. Your expression of interest is obligation-free.

For any questions, you can contact the team directly at schools&communities@headspace.org.au

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Your Voice Matters – Take part in the Australian Teacher Workforce Survey

The 2025 Australian Teacher Workforce Survey is now open and school leaders play an important role in encouraging participation.

The survey helps build a national picture of the teaching profession – from employment conditions to career intentions and wellbeing – and helps inform policies and drive change within the teaching profession.

Please encourage your staff to take part by:

• Reminding them to check their inbox for their unique link
• Sharing information about the survey in your staff notices/bulletins
• Allowing time during a staff meeting
• Leading by example and completing the survey yourself

Support your staff’s future – complete the Teacher Survey today. It’s anonymous and takes just 10 minutes. All registered teachers receive their unique survey link via email from their teacher regulatory authority.

Learn more about the survey and download resources to help promote it.

Stronger data today builds a stronger profession tomorrow!