Wellbeing, inclusion and safety
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Student health and wellbeing
We offer a range of support services and programs to ensure your child feels a sense of belonging and receives the best possible education.
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Kiind: Navigate the world of disability
Kiind supports thousands of families each year by providing practical assistance, emotional support, connection to other families and help to find the most appropriate services and supports for children and their families.
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eSafety Commissioner: eSafety Parents
Advice and resources to help children and young people stay safe online.
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Kids Helpline
Free and confidential counselling and mental health support for children and young people.
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Better Health Program
The Better Health Program is designed for primary school aged children and their families to establish healthy eating and physical activity habits.
Financial assistance and support services
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Secondary Assistance Scheme
The Secondary Assistance Scheme provides financial help for eligible secondary students to meet the costs of books and uniforms. Contact your education regional office to request an application form.
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Medical and dental services
Home educated students can access school medical and dental services provided by the Department of Health. To obtain further information about dental services, please contact the Department of Health, Dental Services. You need to provide evidence of registration at the appointment.
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Student SmartRider travel card
All primary and secondary students are eligible for a Student SmartRider to access student fares on public transport. You need to provide student information and proof of registration. There is a $5.00 fee for the card. To apply contact Transperth.
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WA Student Assistance Payment
The WA Student Assistance Payment helps families with cost-of-living pressures associated with sending their children to school.
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Services Australia: Education
Information about financial assistance and payments for young people who are studying, training or completing an apprenticeship.
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Services Australia: Assistance for Isolated Children Scheme
Financial support for families whose children who cannot attend an appropriate local school due to isolation, disability or special circumstances.
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National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS)
Information about the NDIS, including planning, accessing supports and managing funded services.
Pathways and transitions
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Gifted and Talented
Secondary Selective Entrance programs extend and enrich learning and let creative talents flourish.
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Approved Specialist Programs
Sports, arts, academic and applied programs give children real-world skills and a head start in reaching their career goals.
Senior secondary pathways
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Pathways to university
Senior school students can choose from a wide range of pathways to university, training and employment.
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Alternatives to full-time schooling
Education or training options other than full-time enrolment in a school.
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Jobs and Skills WA
Information about apprenticeships, traineeships, training opportunities and employment pathways.
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Tertiary Institutions Service Centre (TISC), Western Australia
Information about university entry requirements, alternative entry options and admission pathways.
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Office for Youth
Information and support for young people transitioning to further education, training and employment.
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Your Career: School Leavers Information Kit
Information about education, training and employment options available to school leavers, including targeted support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students, students with disability, and regional and remote young people.
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Fair Work Ombudsman
Information for young people starting work, including pay, awards, workplace conditions and employee entitlements
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Learning resources
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K-10 Outline
The Outline is the source of Kindergarten to Year 10 curriculum for all Western Australian students. It provides comprehensive information that educators can use to plan learning programs, assess student progress and for reporting purposes.
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ABLEWA – Abilities Based Learning Education, Western Australia
Support for the teaching and learning of students with disability and additional needs who are unable to access the P-10 curriculum.
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Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority
The authoritative source of advice on, and delivery of, national curriculum, assessment and reporting.
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School Curriculum and Standards Authority Extranet
This site provides materials and resources to support educators. Registered home educators can gain access by emailing extranethelp@scsa.wa.edu.au.
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Learning Potential
Australian Government resources and practical advice to support children's learning at home.
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ABC Education
Free educational videos, games and learning activities aligned with the Australian Curriculum.
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Australian Children’s Television Foundation Education
Australian Curriculum linked teaching and learning resources based on Australian children’s television content.