My Mind Check

Following our update about the future of My Mind Check last week, future communications will shift to Macquarie University’s Lifespan Health and Wellbeing Research Centre.

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We have shared an important update with our schools and stakeholders regarding the future of My Mind Check beyond 2025. Our full statement is available on our website: https://mymindcheck.org.au/mcs

We remain committed to supporting schools and maintaining transparency throughout this process. Thank you to all our school partners for their continued dedication to student wellbeing.

St Luke's Grammar School in NSW has seen a clear shift in how students talk about their mental health since introducing My Mind Check.

One staff member shared that a recent student check-in was the turning point that “really got her into support” – a reflection of how safe and approachable the process felt for students.

By normalising help-seeking, the check-ins created space for more honest conversations and revealed needs that might otherwise have gone unnoticed, helping staff respond earlier and with confidence.

Carey Grammar in Victoria began using My Mind Check with their largest intake, years 5 and 10, and quickly saw how the platform added a meaningful layer to their wellbeing approach.

The check-in insights enriched teachers’ existing knowledge and brought student voice into everyday wellbeing conversations. Staff described the platform as a “no-brainer”, with guides and resources that were “excellent and easy to follow”.

All 28 participating staff ran check-ins confidently without needing extra support. Carey now plans to extend the program to Year 9, recognising the value of deeper insights during key transitional stages.

Before everyone heads into a well-earned break, we want to acknowledge the care and commitment our partner schools have shown throughout 2025.

These school communities prioritised student wellbeing this year, creating space for meaningful conversations, and exploring new ways of understanding how students are going. These efforts matter, even when they happen quietly and consistently in the background of a busy school year. Thank you for your partnership and the trust you place in My Mind Check.

As we wrap up for the year, we’re sharing an update on our upcoming holiday closure period. The My Mind Check School Support Team will be closed from 4pm on Friday 19 December while our team takes a well-earned break.

Wishing everyone a calm and restorative end to the year. ✨

At Canberra Grammar School, early hesitation quickly turned into confidence with My Mind Check. After piloting check-ins with a small group, staff found the process was simpler and far more insightful than expected.

The wellbeing insights gave teachers clearer direction, surfaced students who needed extra support, and strengthened whole-school planning. But the biggest standout was the support team behind the platform.

As one leader shared: “Our number one priority is helping every student succeed. If this program helps even one student…it’s absolutely worth it.”

Their message to other schools? “Take the leap. Just get started and learn along the way.”

As we reflect on the past year, we’re proud to share the meaningful impact My Mind Check is making in supporting student mental health across Australia. 💛

Since launching in September 2024, My Mind Check has helped more than 20,000 students complete their first wellbeing check-in, partnered with more than 200 schools, and supported 2,300 staff with practical, research-informed resources.

Across all eight states and territories, including the 40% of partner schools in regional and remote areas, My Mind Check is helping schools identify concerns earlier, strengthen wellbeing conversations, and reduce barriers to learning. Our Impact page highlights these outcomes and the research expertise that continues to guide our work nationally.

👉 Explore the full 2025 Impact summary: https://mymindcheck.org.au/oi12

As the year comes to an end, many schools are taking a moment to reflect on how students are going, what’s worked well, where challenges have emerged, and how to best support wellbeing heading into 2026.

Our latest blog explores how schools are using My Mind Check to guide these reflections, support end-of-year transitions, and plan proactively for next year. Simple check-ins are helping teachers build a clearer picture of each student’s experience and feel more confident in knowing how to follow up.

Read the full blog: https://mymindcheck.org.au/g8l

It’s been one year since student check-ins began, and the results are inspiring! 🌟 Here’s a glimpse into how one school is using our platform to make a real impact on student wellbeing.

This school first trialled My Mind Check with students in Year 12 as a valuable opportunity to support students as they entered their final year of schooling. And to provide staff with insights to guide them through this important stage.

Early feedback indicates the approach is making a measurable difference. The school tells us that a number of students received additional wellbeing support following their check-ins. In particular, the school shared that one student “knew she had been struggling with anxiety – the check-in really got her into support”.

Stories like this remind us why we do what we do – helping schools build proactive, connected and supportive learning environments where every student feels they can speak up about their own mental health and wellbeing, and teachers are empowered with practical and appropriate resources.