Abstract:
MindMatters is a national mental health promotion initiative of the Commonwealth Department of Health and Ageing. In essence, MindMatters has two components: a 'Kit' of resources (booklets and a video) and a nation-wide professional development program.
Since 2000 a consortium comprising the Australian Principals Associations Professional Development Council (APAPDC) and the Curriculum Corporation has been responsible for supporting the dissemination of MindMatters through the provision of an accessible program of professional development in each state and territory.
This paper will examine the challenge of disseminating a health promotion resource for secondary schools across different state and territory jurisdictions, and to both government and non-government school systems. Critical success factors will be identified and lessons drawn for disseminating health programs in school settings. Further the paper will identify the lessons learned for rolling out an effective professional development program across the country.
Since 2000 a consortium comprising the Australian Principals Associations Professional Development Council (APAPDC) and the Curriculum Corporation has been responsible for supporting the dissemination of MindMatters through the provision of an accessible program of professional development in each state and territory.
This paper will examine the challenge of disseminating a health promotion resource for secondary schools across different state and territory jurisdictions, and to both government and non-government school systems. Critical success factors will be identified and lessons drawn for disseminating health programs in school settings. Further the paper will identify the lessons learned for rolling out an effective professional development program across the country.