Comparing levels of spiritual well - being in State , Catholic and Independent schools in Victoria , Australia
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This paper reports on a survey completed by Chaplains, Religious Education and Student Welfare Coordinators in State, Catholic and Independent schools in Victoria. Results from this survey support the model of spiritual well-being, which was seen to be reflected in the quality of relationships that people develop with themselves, others, the environment, and with a Transcendent Other. The staff surveyed generally reported positively on current practice and expressed high priorities for action in nurturing their students’ spiritual well-being. School type contributed to significant differences in each of these four sets of relationships.
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