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Application for recognition
The KidsMatter Primary recognition process acknowledges schools that use the KidsMatter framework in strategic ways
to improve student and mental health and wellbeing.
To be recognised, schools demonstrate that they have embedded a whole-school approach to mental health and
wellbeing in an ongoing cycle of improvement over an extended period of time.
Each application is assessed on its merits and takes into account the school context.
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Applicant details
School Name:
State/Territory:
School Address:
Post Code:
Applicant Name:
Phone/Mobile:
Applicant Email:
Position:
Evidence of an established Action Team
Our Action Team has attended Getting Started (or equivalent)
Evidence of whole-staff professional learning
We have completed whole-staff professional learning for:
Component 1
Component 2
Component 3
Component 4
School background: Please provide some background information about your school
Evidence of whole-school implementation: Tell us your story
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Evidence of whole-school implementation
Tell the story about your school community’s achievements within KidsMatter Component – what you did in this area,
how you did it, and the outcomes. When telling your story, construct the evidence that will clearly highlight the journey
your school community has taken. It may be helpful to:
Reflect on:
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Your school component plans
The guiding principles
The whole school approach
KidsMatter target areas and goals
KidsMatter Implementation Map
Think about:
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Changes to policies, procedures and practices
The use of data to measure change (eg. Staff Surveys)
Improvements in the environment
Attitudinal shifts of the school community
Curriculum, teaching and learning
Partnerships – internal and external
Evidence of whole-school implementation: Tell us your story
Evidence of Component 1 whole school engagement (250-300 words max)
Prior to implementing the KidsMatter Framework, describe your school’s situation in this component.
What did you do?
How did things change and improve?
Evidence of Component 2 whole school engagement (250-300 words max)
Prior to implementing the KidsMatter Framework, describe your school’s situation in this component.
What did you do?
How did things change and improve?
Evidence of Component 3 whole school engagement (250-300 words max)
Prior to implementing the KidsMatter Framework, describe your school’s situation in this component.
What did you do?
How did things change and improve?
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Evidence of Component 4 whole school engagement (250-300 words max)
Prior to implementing the KidsMatter Framework, describe your school’s situation in this component.
What did you do?
How did things change and improve?
School leadership summary
The school principal is invited to provide a summary statement of the broad impact and future of KidsMatter
within and beyond the school.
☐Application is approved by the Principal
Principal’s signature:
Principal’s name
Email this completed application along with supported documentation to your local KidsMatter team.
We will contact you if we require further information about your application.
For additional information, please contact your local state representative.
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