Wellbeing in Education

A decade of championing wellbeing in education.

From childhood to adulthood, formal classrooms to lifelong learning — we've spent a decade making wellbeing a foundation, not an afterthought.

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Our 10-Year Legacy

Where learning meets wellbeing.

A love of learning feeds knowledge, builds resilience, and gives shape to a life of meaning. Each stage of education brings its own demands — and its own gifts.

Wellbeing Australia has a ten-year legacy of championing proactive wellbeing practices across education at every stage of life. Childhood to adulthood. Pre‑school to apprenticeship. Tertiary to lifelong learning. We've seen what works, and we've seen what gets left behind when wellbeing isn't built in.

A love of learning is foundational to wellbeing. It feeds knowledge, supports us in responding to challenge, and gives shape to a sense of purpose. That passion for growth — in ourselves and in the people we teach — matters at every stage of development.

We recognise education in all its forms: pre‑school, school, tertiary education, apprenticeships and internships, practical learning, and the ongoing personal development that happens long after the last classroom. Each stage brings its own dynamics, demands and gifts.

Global research is clear: positive psychology has a dramatic impact within educational frameworks. Both here in Australia and overseas, we're seeing a growing commitment to positive structures in education — supporting students to build social, emotional and academic literacy that carries through every stage of life.

Whether you're a teacher, leader, support worker or parent, there's a place for you in this work. Affiliate membership gives you access to current research, customised webinars, practical resources and a community of educators committed to making wellbeing more than just a poster on a classroom wall.

“Wellbeing belongs in every classroom — not as an extra, but as a foundation.”

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National Mental Health & Wellbeing at Work Show

Events

September 06, 2026•1 min read

Event Name: National Mental Health & Wellbeing at Work Show

Dates: 10-11 March 2027

Location: ICC Sydney

Wellbeing Australia is a Supporting Partner for the upcoming National Mental Health & Wellbeing at Work Show.

The National Mental Health & Wellbeing at Work Show is a free-to-attend national exhibition and conference, created in response to a growing and urgent need across Australian workplaces to have practical, accessible, and meaningful approaches to mental health and wellbeing at work.

This show brings together 2,000+ business and HR leaders to explore practical, evidence-based approaches to mental health at work. Attendees from every state and industry - corporates, SMEs and the public sector alike - will access 4 conference stages, 75+ sessions and 120+ expert speakers.

The program features keynotes from Jo Keiko Terasawa (Google), Marie Boland (Safe Work Australia), Steven Worrall (Telstra), Michelle Theophilou (Amazon), Nicole Singh (Canva), alongside leaders from CommBank, Unilever, Adobe, and many more.

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Wellbeing Australia Network

Wellbeing Australia is a national, not-for-profit network dedicated to strengthening the healthy relationships that underpin individual and community wellbeing with a particular focus on family, education, and workplaces. At Wellbeing Australia, we act as a central point of connection across diverse fields, bringing together educators, youth and community services, mental health professionals, health practitioners, businesses, and policymakers who share a vision for holistic wellbeing and human flourishing. Our approach is both integrative and proactive. By bridging research, practice, and lived experience, we turn wellbeing from an abstract idea into a living culture, one that anticipates challenges, nurtures resilience, and supports sustained positive change. More than advocacy for wellbeing, our network connects, amplifies, aligns, and acts as a national catalyst helping individuals and organisations translate values into action, align local innovation with national standards, and collectively shape a future where wellbeing is embedded in everyday life.

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