Evidence and insights
Be You is informed by the latest evidence and shaped by real-world insights of educators across Australian learning communities.
The role of evidence and insights in Be You
Be You is an evidence-based initiative, with every element grounded in research and shaped by the experiences and needs of learning communities across Australia.
Be You continuously gathers insights and conducts research to inform:
- The development of practical, relevant tools, resources and professional learning for educators and leaders across early learning, school and school age care settings.
- Advocacy for the policies and practices needed to strengthen mental health and wellbeing for children, young people and educators.
- Ongoing evaluation to generate insights into performance and impact – supporting continuous improvement and ensuring Be You meets the evolving needs of Australian educators.
- Contribution to the evidence-base on what works in setting-based early intervention approaches.
By combining evidence with real-world insights, Be You supports the creation of learning environments where mental health and wellbeing are embedded in everyday education – now and for the future.
Research, reports and evaluations
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Be You Evaluation
Independent evaluations of Be You are conducted regularly to assess its performance and impact.
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National Mental Health in Education Research
National study of educators that sheds light on the mental health landscape across early learning services and schools in Australia.
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Evidence base
Understand the research and key principles that shape Be You’s approach to mental health and wellbeing in education.
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