SchoolTV is an online wellbeing resource which bridges the gap between schools, families and students.
Wellbeing cannot exist just in your own head. Well-being is a combination of feeling good as well as actually having meaning, good relationships and accomplishment.
Dr. Martin Seligman
SchoolTV is an online wellbeing resource for school communities that addresses the modern day realities of raising happy, safe and resilient young people. It is designed to inform, educate and empower parents, teachers and other community members about some of the challenges and pressures faced by young people.
Drawn from over 70 trusted source organisations from Australia and New Zealand, the information features video based content, articles, research and practical strategies. Some of Australia’s leading academics, specialists and authorities in youth health and wellbeing contribute to SchoolTV, with changes to their focus monthly.
Topics covered include respectful relationships, cybersafety and cyberbullying, mental health and anxiety, self harm, healthy bodies, understanding adolescence, school survival and positive parenting. The resources section of all topics includes further useful information in the form of fact sheets, books, website, apps, podcasts and additional videos.
You can access all previous SchoolTV topics from the Mount Carmel College Portal.
New Social Media Regulations: What you need to know
Current edition of SchoolTV
From 10 December 2025, new laws will take effect in Australia to protect young people online by restricting access to social media for those under the age of 16. This important change reflects growing community concern about the impact of early social media use on children’s mental health, wellbeing and development.
Research shows that social media can expose children to unrealistic comparisons, online pressure and harmful content long before they are emotionally ready to manage it. While regulation is a positive step forward, real safety begins at home. Families continue to play the most powerful role in helping children build confidence, resilience and awareness in the digital world.
These new regulations provide an opportunity to talk openly with your child about their online experiences and what these changes mean for them. It’s also a chance to review family technology habits, reinforce healthy routines, and explore age-appropriate ways for young people to connect, learn and express themselves.
This Special Report explains what the new laws mean in practice and offers practical guidance to help families prepare for the upcoming changes.
If there are any topics discussed on SchoolTV which raise any concerns for you, a loved one or the wellbeing of your child, please seek medical or professional help.
Resources
Dr Jodi Richardson – drjodirichardson.com.au (author of Anxious Kids)
Professor Lea Waters – www.leawaters.com/blog
Beyond Blue – beyondblue.org.au
Headspace – headspace.org.au
Lifeline – lifeline.org.au
ReachOut – au.reachout.com