Student Wellbeing Policy

Purpose
WEA Sydney recognises that student wellbeing supports successful learning and course completion. This policy outlines how WEA Sydney promotes a safe, respectful and supportive learning environment in line with the ASQA Standards for RTOs (2025).

Our Commitment
WEA Sydney is committed to:

providing safe and inclusive learning environments
supporting respectful relationships between students and staff
promoting learner wellbeing and participation
responding appropriately to student concerns

Wellbeing Principles
WEA Sydney aims to support students by:

creating welcoming and respectful classrooms
promoting inclusive teaching practices
encouraging positive communication
responding to wellbeing concerns appropriately

Student Support
Support available may include:

guidance from trainers or staff
reasonable adjustments for learning needs
referral to external support services where appropriate
flexible learning arrangements where possible

Safety and Respect
All students are expected to:

behave respectfully towards others
follow the Student Code of Conduct
contribute to a safe learning environment

Bullying, harassment or disruptive behaviour is not acceptable.

Wellbeing Concerns
Students experiencing wellbeing concerns may speak with:

their tutor/trainer
a WEA Sydney staff member
the Executive Director

Where appropriate, WEA Sydney may provide information about external support services.

Emergency Situations
If a student is at immediate risk, emergency services should be contacted.