Wellbeing Program

Jane believes that for students to thrive academically and personally, they must feel supported, safe, and genuinely connected to their community. It’s a whole-college approach to every aspect of student life.

A holistic, proactive approach

Our Wellbeing Framework supports students across six key areas:

belonging and connection
mental and emotional health
physical health
the environment
autonomy and personal growth
safety and security

We focus on early intervention, meaningful relationships, and routines that promote healthy habits and resilience.

Belonging and connection

From personalised pre-arrival planning to our dynamic Welcome Week, everything Jane does is designed to help students feel known, safe and valued. Our events, traditions, and day-to-day culture ensure that every student is part of something bigger.

Mental and emotional support

Every student has compulsory check-ins with our Dean of Students team, with access to after-hours support from trained Senior Residents. We also provide direct referrals to professional counselling services and run Wellness Week programs during exam preparation.

Physical wellbeing

From fresh meals in the Dining Hall to beautiful gardens, sporting activities, and encouragement of healthy routines, Jane promotes balance and self-care. Students are encouraged to build positive habits from day one.

Supportive environment

Jane offers welcoming spaces that promote rest, connection and study. Whether it’s quiet study rooms, leafy courtyards, or cosy common areas, our environment is designed to help students flourish.

Personal growth and autonomy

Jane supports students in developing independence and confidence through leadership opportunities, an educative approach to discipline and open dialogue around College values. Students play an active role in shaping Jane’s culture.

Safety and security

All students live in single rooms and are supported by a network of staff and peers. Jane is secure after hours and students can report issues safely and anonymously using our RespectX tool. Community safety is further enhanced through regular meals, shared events, and strong micro-communities.

Tracking wellbeing progress

We continuously review wellbeing at Jane through:

Student feedback and surveys
Compulsory wellbeing check-ins
Input from our Student Leadership Team
Reports via the RespectX platform

It takes a village

While Jane’s wellbeing program is led by our Dean of Students, it is supported by every staff member and student leader. Our residents and their parents find peace of mind knowing that our collegiate model provides supervision, stability and 24/7 support. We work hard to ensure all residents are connected; there is always someone to talk to, share key moments with, or help out with their studies.

At Jane, wellbeing isn’t a service—it’s a culture. Our community genuinely cares, and that care is reflected in the everyday experiences of our residents.

Student Wellbeing Team

Our commitment to providing 24/7 support is made possible through the Student Wellbeing Team, made up of the Dean of Students and the Senior Residents.

The Dean of Students, Ms Sarah Hopkins, is the primary support provider for the College (she sometimes even calls herself the Mum of the College) and offers:

Face-to-face support
Contact with parents
Cultural support
Support service referrals

Senior Resident Support

Led by the Dean of Students and employed for their leadership skills, the Senior Residents are live-in members of staff. They act as peer leaders within the community and provide after-hours assistance. Senior Residents are required to have a Working with Vulnerable People check and, as likely first responders in any challenging situation, undergo a rigorous training program that includes:

First aid and mental health first aid
Fire warden
Equal opportunities awareness
Trauma informed approach to work
Suicide prevention
Mindfulness and wellbeing
Sexual trauma first responder
Cultural awareness
Harassment and bullying awareness

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