Provision of Monitoring and Evaluation Services of the Connected Community School trial in Western Australia

The Department of Education (the Department) is seeking a suitably qualified and experienced Contractor to undertake monitoring and evaluation services for the Connected Community School trial for the next four years, commencing in 2026.

The Connected Community School trial is a four-year, place-based initiative that aims to connect students and families with greater wellbeing support, as well as community, health and social services, to improve students' educational and wellbeing outcomes beyond the classroom.

On 21 August 2025, the Western Australian Government announced the four public schools selected to participate in the trial, commencing from Term 1, 2026.

The four schools are:

• Ashburton Drive Primary School (located in Gosnells);
• Clarkson Primary School;
• Girrawheen Senior High School; and
• Roebourne District High School.

Each school will work with its community to create locally led, culturally safe and inclusive approaches to work towards addressing local needs with a range of initiatives, such as making services available on site to remove barriers to access.

The trial also aims to strengthen ties within the community by developing partnerships and use of school facilities after school hours with groups such as local sporting groups, community language groups and other community organisations.

The trial is one of the Wellbeing for learning and engagement initiatives within the Western Australia Bilateral Agreement under the Better and Fairer Schools Agreement (BFSA) – Full and Fair Funding 2025-2034.