A co‑designed wellbeing mapping process that improved student belonging and staff confidence.
PROJECT
Mapping What Matters
COMMUNITY
A Victorian school community wanted to understand their wellbeing practices and identify gaps that were affecting student belonging and staff confidence.
This project began with a Victorian school community seeking clarity about their wellbeing practices. Staff were committed to supporting students, but the existing approaches were scattered, inconsistent, and difficult to communicate.The school wanted to understand:What wellbeing practices were already workingWhere gaps existedHow to build a more connected, human‑centred approachHow to strengthen student belonging and staff confidenceThis created the foundation for a collaborative, respectful process grounded in RBW values. Our Approach We used a structured, human‑centred method that brought the whole community into the process. Step 1 — Listening and Understanding We met with staff and leaders to understand their wellbeing story, existing practices, and the challenges they were facing. Step 2 — Mapping Current Practices We created a clear visual map of all wellbeing activities, supports, and routines across the school. Step 3 — Identifying Gaps and Opportunities Together, we explored where practices were strong, where duplication existed, and where students or staff needed more support. Step 4 — Co‑Designing a Connected Approach We facilitated workshops to co‑design a more aligned, relational wellbeing system that reflected the school’s values and community needs. Step 5 — Building Confidence and Shared Ownership We supported staff to embed the new approach, ensuring clarity, consistency, and confidence across the school. What We Delivered The school received a set of practical, usable tools and insights:A wellbeing practice mapA gap analysis with clear prioritiesA co‑designed wellbeing frameworkA shared language for wellbeingStaff workshops and implementation supportRecommendations for strengthening belonging and connectionThese deliverables created a foundation for long‑term, sustainable change.
Impact The project led to meaningful improvements across the school community:Students reported a stronger sense of belongingStaff felt more confident in their wellbeing rolesLeaders gained clarity about what was working and what needed strengtheningThe school developed a more connected, human‑centred wellbeing systemThe community now shares a common understanding of wellbeingThis work continues to support the school’s culture and relationships.
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