Be You for VET
Introduction to Be You
Be You is a national initiative for educators aimed at promoting and protecting positive mental health in children and young people.
Be You's vision is that every learning community is positive, inclusive and responsive, and where every child, young person, staff member and family can achieve their best possible mental health.
It's free and designed for:
- early learning educators, teachers and education support workers
- leaders in early learning services and schools
- students enrolled in early childhood and education-oriented qualifications.
The initiative offers online, evidence-informed Professional Learning modules, Fact Sheets and tools to help educators foster mentally healthy generations. Be You also has resources and tools to support your wellbeing while studying and in the workplace.
For a full introduction to Be You, download:
- Pre-service Educators Handbook: Early Learning Services (PDF, 20.3MB)
- Pre-service Educators Handbook: Primary and Secondary Schools (PDF, 19.8MB)
What's in Be You for VET?
As you scroll down, you’ll find:
- Resources for VET learners studying CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care
- Trainer Guides to Be You resources related to qualifications CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care; CHC30221 Certificate III and CHC40221 Certificate IV in School Based Education Support
- Wellbeing Plan for VET learners.
Resources for learners
Wellbeing Plan
This plan is designed to help you support your mental health and wellbeing while studying.
It will help you consider strategies and resources you can use to promote and protect your wellbeing.
Fact Sheet: Child development
Your relationship with children and young people shapes how they learn and develop, and their mental health and wellbeing.
Fact Sheet: Brain development
Brain development affects a child or young person's ability to form healthy, satisfying relationships and to succeed in learning and social environments.
Fact Sheet: Separation anxiety
Many children experience anxiety when separating from their families as they first attend an early learning service or start school.
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Additional wellbeing resources
Stress management
Stress is a normal reaction to life’s changes and challenges. It can motivate us to get things done and to feel better about trying new things. Learn more here.
Mindfulness
Mindfulness is a proven technique used to reduce stress and help people cope with tough times. Learn more here.
How to practise mindfulness
Practising mindfulness can help to promote positive wellbeing for you and your learning community. Learn more about how here.
'Promoting educator wellbeing' webinar
Learn ways to promote and protect your mental health and wellbeing. Watch the recording here.
Resources for trainers
Trainer Guide: CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care
This guide highlights Be You resources that are most relevant to CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care.
Trainer Guide: CHC30221 Certificate III and CHC40221 Certificate IV in School Based Education Support
This guide highlights Be You resources that are most relevant to CHC30221 Certificate III and CHC40221 Certificate IV in School Based Education Support.
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Qualification Mapping: CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care
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Qualification Mapping: CHC30221 Certificate III and CHC40221 Certificate IV in School Based Education Support
Find out how Be You Top Picks resources align with CHC30221 and CHC40221 units
- Top Picks 1 CHCEDS035 (CHC30221): Download here (PDF, 231 KB)
- Top Picks 2 CHCEDS061 (CHC30221): Download here (PDF, 261 KB)
- Top Picks 3 CHCEDS060 (CHC30221) and CHCDIV001 (CHC30221 and CHC40221): Download here (PDF, 273 KB)
- Top Picks 4 CHCEDS048 (CHC40221) and CHCEDS057 (CHC30221): Download here (PDF, 238 KB)
- Top Picks 5 CHCPRT001 (CHC40221): Download here, (PDF, 227 KB)
- Top Picks 6 CHCEDS058 (CHC40221): Download here, (PDF, 209 KB)
- Top Picks 1 CHCEDS035 (CHC30221): Download here (PDF, 231 KB)
Registering with Be You is quick, easy – and free!
- Go to beyou.edu.au/register
- Register as a pre-service or tertiary professional. Be sure to select your area of special interest (such as the early childhood stream).
- Search for and select your RTO in the drop-down menu. If your institution is not on the list, please fill in their details.
- Once registered, you’ll receive an email asking you to verify your email address.
- Verify your email address.
You’re now a registered Be You user with ongoing access to Be You resources.
You’ll also have a personalised dashboard that will allow you to track your Professional Learning and store certificates of completion you can use for your resume or as part of professional development evidence.
Last updated: February, 2024