What is the ST4S program?
The ST4S program ↗ is a national standardised approach to evaluating digital products and services used by schools across Australia. It is supported by the state and territory governments and the Catholic and independent school sectors. The ST4S badge helps schools, educators, and decision-makers to easily identify digital platforms that meet rigorous safety criteria, helping reduce risk in digital learning environments.
Dr Lauren McLellan, Director of My Mind Check, says, “Our product prioritises the security and privacy of student information above all else. We’ve built our system with strong protections from the ground up and have undergone extensive independent assessments to verify our approach.
“We’re delighted to be recognised as part of the ST4S Vendor Product Badge Program. This achievement reflects our strong commitment to maintaining the highest standards of data protection and supporting the online safety and security of students and schools.”
Security and protection at My Mind Check
With secure data storage and protection, transparent privacy policies, and robust online safety features, My Mind Check embeds security principles at every level of its design and operation. The ST4S badge acts as a clear signal to schools that My Mind Check has been independently assessed. It adds to the recognition of My Mind Check’s comprehensive suite of security and privacy protocols, which include government certification of its data hosting and previous Privacy Impact Assessments undertaken by the Department of Education.
“When a school chooses My Mind Check, they can feel confident they are using a tool that puts the privacy, safety, and trust of schools and students first,” says Dr McLellan.
My Mind Check is a free, evidence-based tool that gives schools real-time insights into student wellbeing through 10–15-minute check-ins. It bridges the gap between identifying concerns and taking action, providing immediate results and practical resources, and facilitating crucial conversations between school, student and family/carers.
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