Overview
Alignment with Be You Domains
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Mentally Healthy Communities
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Learning Resilience
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Responding Together
Alignment with Australian Curriculum
- Health and PE
Target audience
- Secondary school
Target groups
- Small group
- Whole class
- Whole school
Aims
Wellio is a teaching platform that aims to empower teachers to deliver engaging, research-based lessons on a range of wellbeing topics. The platform enables teachers to confidently deliver lessons on contemporary wellbeing issues.Program theory
Positive psychology, social and emotional learning and visible learning.Topics
The content library contains more than 300 lessons across 18 categories and is mapped to Personal and Social Capabilities, Resilience, Rights and Respectful Relationships, and The Keeping Safe: Child Protection Curriculum. Categories for the lessons include:
- Academic success
- Diversity and culture
- Empathy and gratitude
- Healthy lifestyles
- Healthy relationships
- Resilience and mindset
- Sex education and consent
- Social media and internet
- Substance use and vaping.
Cost
Schools can select multiple subscription options depending on their needs for each year level.
Cost variation is based on whether schools choose to include Wellio Insights, which is a surveys and analytics add-on.
Standard Plan: $25-$29 per student per year.
Essentials Plan: $12.50 -$17.50 per student per year (up to 8 lessons).
Device-free option: $20 per student per year.
There is additional also professional development training available for educators.
Virtual 90-minute training: $1,500
In-person 3-hour workshop (VIC/SA only): $4,000
Program structure
Wellio allows schools to create tailored, responsive programs without requiring lesson planning. Interactive, hands-on activities keep students engaged, while real-time dashboards and analytics enable schools to monitor progress, track outcomes and make data-driven improvements.
The Wellio program begins with a collaborative planning meeting to align on school goals and establish a clear implementation roadmap.
1. Program Design: Schools use the drag-and-drop sequence builder to create school-specific programs that address their wellbeing priorities and needs.
2. Teacher Training: Teachers are onboarded to ensure all staff are equipped to deliver Wellio lessons confidently.
3. Lesson Delivery: Teachers deliver interactive lessons using digital and device-free options.
4. Track and Iterate: Real-time dashboards and student survey insights allow schools to monitor class implementation, evaluate impact and make data-driven adjustments to the program throughout the year.
Instructor
- Educator
Instructor training
The total training required is 2 to 3 hours. This includes a planning meeting for one to 2 hours and staff training for one hour.Supporting resources or materials available with program
Not provided
Ongoing support
Wellio provides a dedicated account manager for every school, ensuring tailored guidance throughout the subscription period.
Schools can access:
- Expert support for technical and curriculum-related inquiries during school hours.
- Regular updates on new features, lesson enhancements, and data insights.
- Planning assistance, including annual onboarding meetings to refine the program’s scope and sequence.
- A comprehensive resource library and tutorials to maximize platform usage.
Parent involvement
- Attend information sessions
- Online resources
Origin of program
Australia
Wellio
Program authors
David Threadgold, Helen Lewitan, Elliot Newman, Lachlan Oreo
Ratings
Summary of evidence factors
This is a summary of the evaluation or research study characteristics that contribute to the program’s evidence rating.
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Positive impact on at least one outcome for children and/or young people?
The study reported positive outcomes. |
Yes |
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Link between program description and theory of change
Theory of change refers to whether there was a comprehensive description and illustration of how and why a desired change is expected to happen in a particular context. |
None |
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Study design
Type of study design reported. |
Pre-post cohort |
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Independence
The degree to which the program authors were involved in the research. |
None |
Summary of implementation factors
This is a summary of the program’s characteristics that contribute to its implementation rating.
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Feedback sought from participants
Participants enjoyed the program and understood its benefits. |
Yes |
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Feedback sought from instructors
Instructors enjoyed the program and understood its benefits. |
Yes |
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Groups program is not suitable for
Groups the program wouldn't be suitable for or that required further research to determine suitability. |
Not assessed |
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Training provided during study
The model of training provided. |
Face to face, all instructors, in person |
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Ongoing instructor support provided during study
Whether ongoing support is provided. |
Yes |
Context
This is a summary of the context in which the evidence for the program was established.
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Study Participants
Pre school, primary school (Foundation to Year 6), secondary school (Years 7 to 12). |
Secondary school |
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Country of Study/s
The location in which the evidence or research was conducted. |
Australia |
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Location of Study/s in Australia
The state (or states) the program was assessed in Australia. |
SA NSW |
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Evaluation of program in culturally and linguistically diverse populations
Provider has included culturally and linguistically diverse people when assessing the program. |
No |
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Evaluation of program in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and young people
Provider has included Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples when assessing the program. |
No |
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Evaluation of program in low socioeconomic groups
Program has evaluated a diverse socio-economic population in their research. |
No |
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Developmental based adaptations to program design and delivery
Shorter sessions for younger students or activities are adjusted for age appropriateness. |
No |
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Evaluation of program in children and young people with disability and/or learning difference
Provider has included participants with a disability or learning difference when assessing the program. |
No |
Last updated: 22 January 2025