Student Wellbeing

Systematic, Explicit Instruction for Academic Success and Virtuous Habits Prosocial kind habits for individuals and communities are essential. Close, caring relationships are among the strongest foundations for a fulfilling and healthy personal life. Kindness also creates the relational and emotional conditions in which other virtues can grow: openness rather than defensiveness, listening rather than shutdown, constructive cooperation rather than escalation, and more effective repair after conflict. When kindness is understood in this way, it is not merely sentimental. It is disciplined prosocial practice that builds the relational foundation on which deeper virtues depend.

Have We Been Designing Behaviour Frameworks Around Different Theories of Change? Our conversation about behaviour begins one step too late.

Leading Wellbeing in Schools: A Leadership Coach’s Perspective and Personal Reflections Wellbeing is not a program you introduce; it is a standard you uphold every day.

The Future-Proof Student: Evidence-Based Strategies for Developing Resilience, Agency and Continuity in Australian Schools Resilience enables schooling to remain effective in an uncertain world.

Small Changes Can Be Life-Changing: What Educators Can Learn From My University Experience Anna overcame significant disability and pursued her education.

Bullying in Schools: Prevention or Cure? Appropriately conducted interventions can work better for most students.

Hidden Measures of Success: How Schools Shape Self-Worth, Identity, and Human Value Help young people contribute to building a world that values agency, connection, contribution, and shared humanity.

The Stigma Gap: Why Adults and Young People Aren’t Talking About the Same Thing Adults play a distinct and powerful role in the stigmatisation of young people.

Program Keeps Girls in Sport School program addresses body issues and sexual health.

Program Beats School Refusal Revolutionary Queensland education program takes on disengagement.

Wellbeing is the Foundation of Attendance Gateway Community High focuses on how students are feeling, encouraging them to come to school.

This Land: Supporting Teachers, Strengthening Belonging in Australian Classrooms This Land is a free educational song and classroom resource. It focuses on belonging, shared identity, and gratitude.