Insight Series

A series of tailored resources providing principals and educators with relevant insights, supportive information and practical tips on the topics of resilience, mental health and wellbeing.


Child Resilience

Amanda Bickerstaff, CEO at Pivot Professional Learning - an organisation helping schools improve teaching practices and student wellbeing talks about student’s engagement and resilience. Together with Natalie Mansour, Principal at Glenmore Park Public School, they explore how best to support children through the phases of school life.

Child Wellbeing

Shona Doyle and Kyle Ratcliffe, consultants from Be You – the national mental health in education initiative delivered by Beyond Blue talk about important signs to look for in children struggling with their mental state. Together with Natalie Mansour, Principal at Glenmore Park Public School, they explore the impact of transitioning in and out of lockdowns, and how parents can support their children in the best way possible.

Digital Wellbeing

Dr Kristy Goodwin, one of Australia’s leading digital wellbeing and productivity experts, unpacks the impact technology has on our wellbeing and productivity, and how to peak in a digital workspace. Kristy and Henry Grossek, founding principal of Berwick Lodge Primary School, share a wealth of information about how to perform at your peak in a digital world and a world for which our brains weren’t designed.

Resilience

Lyn O’Grady, practising community psychologist, speaks with Henry Grossek, founding principal of Berwick Lodge Primary School, about an all too important topic – resilience. They explore what resilience means in the new COVID normal, as well as strategies and mechanisms for school leaders to help build their own resilience to protect their mental health.