Mental Health in Primary Schools initiative

Regional mental health branch support

Government schools are supported by their department regional mental health branch (RMHB) to implement Mental Health in Primary Schools (MHiPS).

The RMHBs can:

• provide advice and support on recruitment and onboarding of Mental Health and Wellbeing Leaders (MHWLs)
• provide operational support for schools implementing MHiPS
• connect and align regional workforces, programs and supports for MHWLs
• align MHiPS implementation with statewide, regional and area priorities
• align MHiPS with other department programs, initiatives and funding streams
• direct staff to guidance and resources to support implementation, including policy advice, draft templates and implementation guidelines
• provide professional learning to MHWLs and school staff to complement the University of Melbourne delivered MHiPS training.

For support regarding the above guidance, contact your relevant regional mental health branch:

• North-eastern Victoria region – nevr.mental.health@education.vic.gov.au
• North-western Victoria region – nwvr.mental.health@education.vic.gov.au
• South-eastern Victoria region – sevr.mental.health@education.vic.gov.au
• South-western Victoria region – swvr.mental.health@education.vic.gov.au