Policy & Advocacy

The role of schools in boosting student mental health and wellbeing

March 2026

This policy brief positions schools as a platform for prevention and early intervention. Read the policy brief.

 

MHiPS and Thriving Kids

February 2026

Mental Health in Primary Schools (MHiPS) represents an existing, scalable platform that state and territory governments can leverage to support delivery of Thriving Kids. Read more.

 

From pilot to policy: the Mental Health in Primary Schools (MHiPS) Initiative

July 2025 

The Australia and New Zealand School of Government’s (ANZSOG) latest case study documents the unique origin story of MHiPS as one of Australia’s largest investments in children’s mental health. Read the case study.

Proudly in partnership with

MHiPS would like to acknowledge the Ian Potter Foundation, the Victorian Department of Education and Training, the Helen Macpherson Smith Trust, SALT Catalyst, Bupa, the RE Ross Trust and the R.M. Ansett Trust for their support in establishing the initiative.