As St. Paul reminds us, “There are different kinds of gifts, but the same Spirit distributes them. There are different kinds of service, but the same Lord… Now to each one the manifestation of the Spirit is given for the common good” (1 Corinthians 12:4–7). In this way, wellbeing is not only personal but communal — nurtured through relationships of trust, compassion, and mutual support. 

Our commitment to staff wellbeing acknowledges the diverse abilities, insights, and experiences each staff member brings to their role, their workplace, and their broader school community. 

The Guide aims to provide all staff at DOBCEL with: 

• Initiatives to nurture a culture of wellbeing
• Approaches to enhance staff wellbeing
• Practical resources and support initiatives
• DOBCEL staff wellbeing model 

What this guide is - and is not

This guide is:

• A practical resource for staff across DOBCEL
• A shared approach to supporting personal and workplace wellbeing
• A tool to encourage reflection, dialogue, and action
• Grounded in evidence-based wellbeing practices
• Designed to support a positive and inclusive workplace culture

This guide is not:

• A compliance checklist
• A one-size-fits-all program
• A document that replaces existing supports and processes
• A wellbeing “fix” that sits with one person or one role

Staff wellbeing is expressed in diverse ways across our workforce and requires shared responsibility.

Resources and references linked to this guide will continue to grow over time, so please visit this page regularly.

We are called to care for one another and for ourselves, recognising that everything is connected.
Adapted from Laudato Si’ (2015)