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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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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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Boosting Your Wellbeing Through The Holidays

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December 01, 2025•2 min read

by Donné Newbury

The end of year and holidays can be a challenging time for many of us, which makes it more important to maintain or even boost all five aspects of your wellbeing in order to set yourself up for a good start to the New Year.

Social Wellbeing

We are inherently social beings and our connections with friends and family play a key role in our wellbeing. Be selective about who you spend your time with and make time for those you enjoy being with and whose friendship and love boost you. Be especially compassionate and inclusive of those who are alone or find this time of year very difficult.

Emotional Wellbeing

As we reflect on the year and our achievements, being truly grateful for the successes and learnings is a great way of boosting our emotional wellbeing. Also reflecting on what feeds your soul and energises you is important to prioritising activities in the year ahead.

Physical Wellbeing

The season of excess food and drink can disrupt our weight, sleep and mood; so committing to a schedule and moderation through the holidays helps maintain a feeling of control and positivity. Bathe your brain in exercise-inducing endorphins, rest and look after yourself.

Financial Wellbeing

Instead of wildly spending, why not create a budget and stick to it? This should include budgets for food & drinks, gifts and entertainment. Get creative with personalised home-made gifts like baking some delicious cookies or refurbishing a tired old picture frame and make meaningful gifts that bring people joy and are kind to our environment.

Spiritual Wellbeing

Regardless of your beliefs and/or religion, the passing of a year is often a deeply spiritual time to consider your goals, values and purpose in life. Make time for reflection and spiritual connection with the things that provide this deeper fulfilment.

Practising proactive wellbeing is like anything that’s good for you – the more you do it the easier it becomes and the better you get at it. Be purposeful about making your wellbeing your priority and reap the benefits well into the new year.

Wellbeing Australia wishes you a wonderful holiday period full of love, joy and everything that makes you feel fulfilled and happy!

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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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