Student health, safety, wellbeing and behaviour

The policy information for child safety and wellbeing, and the support of children and students' health needs is below.

Child safety

The Department of Education prioritises the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people and is committed to implementing the National Principles for Child Safe Organisations.

For more information and resources including guidance to help leaders, staff and volunteers understand important aspects of creating a child safe culture, go to the Australian Human Rights Commission’s Child Safe Organisations National Principles information website.

Behaviour and wellbeing

Read about behaviour and wellbeing.

Chaplaincy services in schools

After appropriate consultation with their school community, schools in the Northern Territory may appoint a chaplain to support the provision of pastoral care and emotional wellbeing.

Read about chaplaincy services in schools.

Mandatory reporting of harm and exploitation of children

Education staff can access the Mandatory reporting training - directors, managers or principals' declaration of attendance template on eLearn (staff access only).

National Student Wellbeing Program

The Australian Government funds the National Student Wellbeing Program (NSWP. This program supports the delivery of student wellbeing services.

Read about National Student Wellbeing Program.

Personal digital devices in educational environments

Watch this space

The Personal digital devices in educational environments policy is currently under review to align to the government’s policy reform for mobile phones and smart watches.

For more information, contact your school’s principal.

Police in NT Government schools

Read about Police in NT Government schools.

Swimming and water safety


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