Understand student mental health & wellbeing

An evidence-based online check-in tool

For Foundation to Year 12 across government and non-government schools.

Free for Australian schools

Developed by Macquarie University and funded by the Australian Government Department of Education.

A source of real-time insights about student wellbeing

Proactive information from a student's perspective.

Give your students a voice

Digital wellbeing check-ins for all students

Our digital check-ins are brief and evidence-based — providing early indicators of wellbeing strengths, mental health needs, and bullying experiences.

Designed for all students, with simple questions and age-appropriate versions for students from Foundation to Year 12.

Participation is voluntary, giving students an accessible way to reflect on their wellbeing and let schools know how they are feeling. This approach creates opportunities for meaningful discussions about wellbeing and mental health.

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Over the shoulder shot of students responding to check-in questions on tablet and laptop screens

Take a proactive approach to student wellbeing

Supporting early identification of wellbeing strengths and needs

Through brief 10-15 minute digital check-ins, schools gain instant insights into students’ wellbeing strengths, mental health needs, and bullying experiences.

Our simple traffic light system makes it easy to review wellbeing outcomes at a glance, and schools are supported by a clear follow-up framework and practical resources that build staff confidence.

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Backed by groundbreaking research with Australian schools

A trusted, evidence-based resource for schools

Our research with more than 10,000 Australian students showed that check-ins reduce emotional difficulties by 20% and improve attendance by 30% in participating schools.

Our evidence-based digital platform can strengthen your school’s approach to mental health and wellbeing while giving teachers confidence to support students.

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Allow students to reflect on their mental health and wellbeing

Understand how your students are doing at a given point in time

Identify students who need information and resources to stop them falling through the cracks

Use non-diagnostic check-in to help guide decisions

Mount Carmel College, TAS

Whole-school and individual outcomes have offered new perspectives on student wellbeing. The insights now guide wellbeing priorities and are actively helping reshape the school’s wellbeing approach.

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Canberra Grammar School, ACT

Initial hesitation quickly grew into genuine enthusiasm and strong support — staff were impressed by the platform’s ease of use, helpful resources, and valuable insights. Outcomes have provided clearer direction and strong evidence to guide whole-school planning.

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“For staff, what began with some hesitation soon grew into genuine enthusiasm and strong support” – Associate Director of Students, Canberra Grammar School, ACT

Carey Grammar, VIC

It’s a “no-brainer” — staff found the platform easy to use, and the guides and resources were “excellent and easy to follow.” Check-in outcomes provided a valuable new layer of insight and enriched conversations with students.

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"My Mind Check furnished staff’s existing knowledge with an additional layer of insight.” – Head of Student Wellbeing, Carey Grammar, Victoria

St. Luke’s Grammar School, NSW

My Mind Check equipped staff with a valuable new source of insight, while check-ins helped destigmatise wellbeing conversations among students and surfaced needs that might otherwise have gone unnoticed.

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“[the Year 12 student] knew she had been struggling with anxiety – the check-in really got her into support” – Head of Wellbeing, St Luke's Grammar School, NSW

Highlights from our Newsroom

Explore our blog posts, media releases, and expert insights to proactively support student mental health in Australian schools.

My Mind Check returns with renewed government funding

_{10 March 2026}

We’re pleased to announce that My Mind Check relaunched in March 2026 thanks to renewed Australian Government funding as part of a $41 million education support package.

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My Mind Check celebrates one year of supporting student wellbeing

_{20 November 2025}

In just 12 months, a new school joined My Mind Check every single school day, with 20,000 students accessing proactive mental health support when they need it most.

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My Mind Check joins Safer Technologies 4 Schools Program

_{20 August 2025}

The free government-funded student mental health platform, My Mind Check, has successfully qualified to be part of the Safer Technologies 4 Schools (ST4S) Vendor Product Badge Program

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Developed by experts, free for schools

Developed and delivered by Macquarie University and funded by the Australian Government. My Mind Check is designed to work effectively as a complete student wellbeing platform or an additional tool to complement existing programs.

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