Australian schools are champions and innovators in integrating wellbeing into their educational model. Yet a common question remains: how do we fund it? The Zones of Regulation is a widely used emotional regulation program that helps students build regulation skills, but navigating the funding landscape can feel overwhelming.
To support educators and school leaders, we’ve created a free resource that outlines the key funding pathways available to help bring The Zones to your school.
What The Guide Covers
- An overview of school-based budgets, including how principals and leadership teams can use their School-Based Global Budget (SBG) to support SEL initiatives.
- Details on wellbeing and inclusion funding, including how schools in Victoria, New South Wales, and Queensland can access targeted supports through equity funding or student resource packages.
- State and territory initiatives that offer dedicated mental health and wellbeing funding, such as the Victorian Schools Mental Health Menu and Queensland’s Student Wellbeing Package.
- Community and philanthropic opportunities, including grants from organisations like The Smith Family, Australian Schools Plus, and The Ian Potter Foundation.
- Ideas for engaging parent communities, with suggestions for how to work with Parents and Citizens’ or Parents and Friends’ groups to co-fund implementation.
- Sample language for grant applications, including key program information, research references, and alignment with national wellbeing priorities.
Whether you’re looking to pilot the program, expand your current implementation, or secure support for training and materials, this guide offers practical tips to help you get started. Explore your options for supporting regulation and wellbeing in your school.
Click here to download the Australia Funding Guide!
