Mental health and wellbeing support for schools affected by January 2026 bushfires

Victorian government schools most impacted by the January 2026 bushfires will share in $2 million additional funding through the Schools Mental Health Fund.

The funding will enable impacted schools access to increased recovery and wellbeing support for students through the Schools Mental Health Menu, focusing on trauma-informed support and disaster, grief and loss programs.

Other support

Schools will be able to replace uniforms, books and other educational items through State Schools’ Relief.

Schools can also apply for additional support through their School Breakfast Clubs program. Schools are invited to order additional take-home food items to support their communities.

Schools not currently participating are encouraged to contact Foodbank Victoria at erinh@foodbankvictoria.org.au to place their orders.

Schools

Schools eligible for extra support are below:

• Alexandra Primary School
• Alexandra Secondary College
• Birregurra Primary School
• Buxton Primary School
• Campbells Creek Primary School
• Carlisle River Primary School
• Castlemaine North Primary School
• Castlemaine Primary School
• Castlemaine Secondary College
• Chewton Primary School
• Cobram and District Specialist School
• Cobram Primary School
• Cobram Secondary College
• Corryong College
• Deans Marsh Primary School
• Eildon Primary School
• Elliminyt Primary School
• Euroa Primary School
• Euroa Secondary College
• Forrest Primary School
• Harcourt Valley Primary School
• Katamatite Primary School
• Katunga Primary School
• Lavers Hill P-12 College
• Longwood Primary School
• Lorne P-12 College
• Mansfield Primary School
• Mansfield Secondary College
• Natimuk Primary School
• Simpson Primary School
• Skipton Primary School
• Talgarno Primary School
• Tallangatta Primary School
• Tallangatta Secondary College
• Walwa Primary School
• Yea High School
• Yea Primary School