2027 School Wellbeing Program

Together, let's inspire happiness and change lives.

Why partner with us

A partnership that's all about impact

Your dedicated School Partnership Manager is there to support the implementation of the program at your school, and cares as much as you.

A program that fits into busy schools

Ready-to-go lessons hosted on our intuitive online hub and mapped to Australian and key state-specific curriculum standards.

Evidence-based, simple and fun

Engaging activities and relatable storytelling connect with students in every year level to build wellbeing habits they'll carry through life.

A genuine whole-school approach

Resources to help teachers take care of themselves and for families to reinforce learning beyond the school gates.

Everything you need, all in one place

The Resilience Project's online Teaching Hub showing featured resources, the Resilient Youth survey and year-level lessons

Our intuitive online hub is home to the program's resources, making it easy for teachers and leaders to step straight into a lesson.

  • Quick to set up and easy to access.
  • Simple to navigate.
  • All resources in one place.
  • A bonus bank of tools and resources to further support wellbeing in your school.

Explore our samples

Primary school students smiling and raising their hands in a Resilience Project wellbeing lesson

Primary schools

Foundation to Year 6

Our primary program teaches and models how to practise positive mental health strategies, embed a regular practice, and teach curriculum-aligned social and emotional skills.

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Lesson plans via the Online Hub

Access to up to 30 wellbeing lessons per year level with flexible delivery options that allow you to fit this content into your individual timetable needs.

Foundation (4 pages)
Year 3 (4 pages)
Year 6 (4 pages)

Student journals

Each student receives a personal wellbeing journal to support lesson activities and build everyday wellbeing habits.

Foundation (2 pages)
Year 3 (2 pages)
Year 6

Videos

Engaging video content designed for each year level to emotionally connect with students and spark class-based reflections.

Foundation
Year 3
Year 6

Wondering if the program is the right fit for your school?

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Get clarity on how the program is implemented, how it aligns with existing school priorities and what it could look like in your setting.

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Secondary school students in a Resilience Project wellbeing session

Secondary schools

Years 7 to 12

Our secondary program teaches and models how to practise positive mental health strategies, embed a regular practice, and teach curriculum-aligned social and emotional skills through five key themes.

  • Knowing Me: Looking after my mind & body
  • Confident Me: Self-esteem & confidence
  • Resilient Me: Handling life's challenges
  • Strong Relationships: Positive connections
  • Knowing You: Understanding others
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Lesson plans via the Online Hub

Access to up to 30 wellbeing lessons per year level with flexible delivery options that allow you to fit this content into your individual timetable needs.

Year 7 (4 pages)
Year 10 (4 pages)

Student journals

Each student receives a personal wellbeing journal to support lesson activities and build everyday wellbeing habits.

Year 7
Year 10 (2 pages)
Build It (5 pages)

Videos

Engaging video content designed for each year level to emotionally connect with students and spark class-based reflections.

Year 7
Year 10

Wondering if the program is the right fit for your school?

Attend a live info session with Q&A

Leave with everything you need to make an informed decision.

Get clarity on how the program is implemented, how it aligns with existing school priorities and what it could look like in your setting.

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Proven impact

Monash University

After six years with the program, students showed a:

  • 47% reduction in depressive symptoms.
  • 34% reduction in anxiety symptoms.
The University of Adelaide

Through COVID-19 (2019–2021), students had:

  • Improved social wellbeing.
  • Stable emotional wellbeing.
  • Consistent physical wellbeing.
The University of Melbourne

Students were found to have:

  • Increased confidence and self-esteem.
  • Stronger relationships.
  • Increased ability to express emotions.
“Embedding the key philosophy of GEM into our everyday practice has helped us embed a culture of holistic wellbeing.”
Nautilus College & Yulinbal College
“I have witnessed the engagement of our students and their roaring laughter listening to Martin Heppell, as they learn about how to become individuals who truly value the wellbeing of themselves and others.”
Holy Trinity Primary School, Inverell
“The resources for both staff and students are of a high standard and their use provides quality lessons with reduced stress and burden on teachers to source information and create materials to support the content.”
Biraban Public School
“The most notable shifts we have observed are students being increasingly grateful and showing up to school with a more open mindset and positive attitude.”
Stawell Primary School

Wondering if the program is the right fit for your school?

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Leave with everything you need to make an informed decision.

Get clarity on how the program is implemented, how it aligns with existing school priorities and what it could look like in your setting.

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More information

Author
The Resilience Project

The Resilience Project team

The Resilience Project is a leading Australian wellbeing organisation established in 2012. We’re trusted by over 1,100 schools and over 800 organisations, to help build resilience and positive mental health in their communities.

Our content is developed in line with Mindframe’s national guidelines for safe communication about mental health and wellbeing. Every page that discusses mental health includes pathways to professional support, including Lifeline (13 11 14) and Kids Helpline (1800 55 1800).

Reviewed 6 May 2026

References

The research behind our GEM model — Gratitude, Empathy, Mindfulness and Emotional Literacy. See the full Evidence Base.

Mindfulness

Emotional Literacy

Support

This article is general wellbeing information, not a substitute for professional support.

The Resilience Project focuses on proactive and positive wellbeing, and is not a crisis or mental health support service. If you need additional support, we encourage you to speak with a qualified mental health professional via the links below, or visit our Further Support page to find the right support for you.

Emergency support

In the event of emergency mental health support and assistance.

Starting point

  • Head to health headtohealth.gov.au Head to Health is a great starting point to find help, either for yourself or for a loved one. You will find online resources, lists of phone and email contacts for immediate support and a tool called Sam the Chatbot if you don’t know where to begin.