We're on a
mission

to inspire happiness and change lives.

How: We teach positive mental health strategies to support wellbeing and build resilience in every home, every day.

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How it all started

Hugh van Cuylenburg, a Melbourne teacher, spent some time volunteering at a school in the Himalayas. The kids there had next to nothing, yet they were genuinely, radiantly happy.

This guy

is Hugh

How it all started

Hugh van Cuylenburg, a Melbourne teacher, spent some time volunteering at a school in the Himalayas. The kids there had next to nothing, yet they were genuinely, radiantly happy.

How it all started

Picture this: Hugh van Cuylenburg, a Melbourne teacher, spends a year volunteering at a school in the Himalayas. The kids there had next to nothing. Yet they were genuinely, radiantly happy.

This guy

is Hugh

What did they have that we’d forgotten?

Hugh discovered they naturally practiced three things: Gratitude, Empathy, and Mindfulness. When he found out these weren’t just nice ideas but actually backed by science, he had to bring them home.

Ten years later, we’ve worked with over 1,000 schools, elite sporting teams, major workplaces, and communities across Australia. Turns out everyone wants to be happier—who knew?

Our model: GEM

Our programs and resources are centred on the evidence-based principles proven to support the development of resilience and positive mental health. Read more here.

Gratitude

Practising gratitude allows us to pay attention to what we have, increasing feelings of happiness and leading to a more positive outlook on life.

Empathy

Developing empathy fosters deeper connections, increases our likelihood of acting kindly, and helps us experience positive emotions.

Mindfulness

Mindfulness allows us to be responsive to our experiences rather than reactive, and to live with greater balance, presence and connection.

Emotional Literacy

When we can accurately name our feelings and emotions, it reduces the impact of uncomfortable emotions and enhances the effect of positive ones.

Paired with

Connection

Building and maintaining healthy connections with others helps to develop empathy, improve communication, boost mental wellbeing and build resilience.

Healthy Habits

Simple wellbeing practices every day support mental wellbeing over the long-term and help us bounce back quicker when challenges arise.

Our team

Say hello to the people that make this all possible.

About our team

Hugh van Cuylenburg

Founding Director and Facilitator

Hugh has been working in education for over 15 years, teaching both primary and secondary in a range of educational settings. The highlight of his teaching career was the year he spent in the far north of India volunteering and living at an underprivileged school in the Himalayas. It was here that he discovered resilience in its purest form. Inspired by this experience Hugh returned to Melbourne and commenced working on his own program for schools. ‘The Resilience Project’ was born. Having completed his post graduate studies, looking at resilience and wellbeing, Hugh has developed and facilitated programs for over 900 schools Australia wide. In 2015, the National Rugby League asked Hugh to run workshops at every club in the competition. Since then, he has worked with the Australian Cricket Team, the Australian Netball Team, the Australian Women’s Soccer Team, The Jillaroos and 10 AFL teams. Beyond the team environment, Hugh has been lucky enough to work one on one with individuals such as Steve Smith, Dustin Martin and Billy Slater. He currently works closely with the Port Adelaide Football Club. In addition to his work in schools and elite sport, Hugh has presented to over 500 corporate groups as a keynote speaker and developed comprehensive programs for a range workplaces across different sectors. Hugh is a best selling author and co-host of the popular podcast, The Imperfects.

Martin Heppell

Partner and Lead Facilitator

Martin’s background is unique. He spent a considerable amount of time growing up in Borneo living with a Dayak headhunting tribe. He was also educated in different parts of South East Asia and has been heavily inﬂuenced by the morals and values that he and his family were immersed in whilst living with the Dayaks. After ﬁnishing high school in Melbourne, Martin spent 6 years in the AFL and SANFL systems playing for the St Kilda, Melbourne and Norwood Football Clubs. Following this, he travelled the world backpacking for nearly 3 years. Upon return to Australia, Martin studied primary teaching at Melbourne University. After completing his degree, he taught 1/2 and 5/6 year levels for 4 years before being promoted to Assistant Principal at Auburn Primary, where he focused on Student Wellbeing, Educational Leadership and Change Management. After 4 years as Assistant Principal, he joined The Resilience Project. Since 2016, he has conducted over 1,700 presentations across Australia to key stakeholders at schools and their communities, corporations and elite sporting organisations including the AFL, NRL and the A-League. He especially enjoys situations that present challenges and require an optimistic focus to address. He is passionate about children being raised in a supportive and encouraging environment that evokes self-conﬁdence and a zest for life. His presentations are original and energetic.

Ben Waterman

Chief Executive Officer

Ben joined TRP as General Manager in 2017 and was excited to have the opportunity to positively impact the wellbeing of young people and school communities all across Australia. Prior to joining TRP, he was an executive at SEDA Group as General Manager Marketing & Communications. Throughout his time at SEDA, Ben played a lead role in seeing the organisation grow from 160 students to over 2000 students nationally. Ben has also held a broad range of senior leadership and executive roles throughout his career in the education and sports industries including teaching, educational leadership, student admissions, marketing and communications. Ben has a genuine care for people and is passionate about helping them to achieve their full potential.

Education Team

Annabelle Bailey

School Partnership Manager

Annabelle has been a primary school teacher since graduating from the University of Sydney in 2018, teaching across New South Wales and Victoria. Early in her career, she was introduced to wellbeing education and saw firsthand the positive impact it had on her students, sparking a strong interest in mental health and holistic wellbeing. She recently spent a year and a half living and travelling abroad, completing her yoga teacher training in Sri Lanka before spending time in Europe and living in Innsbruck, where she embraced an active mountain lifestyle. Now based in Melbourne, Annabelle enjoys practising yoga, cycling, playing netball, and going on weekend adventures to surf or climb.

Whitney Beseler

School Partnership Manager

Whitney has worked as a Physical Education & Health teacher in Primary and Secondary education over the past 12 years. Beginning her career in rural Victoria, she then travelled to Austria to work in an International School in a small village east of Salzburg. This is where she fell in love with Europe and developed a passion for student wellbeing and connection. Whitney has spent the previous six years working in Melbourne and her hometown of Ballarat working in girls’ Catholic schools, running the whole school sport program. She has a passion for all sports; particularly watching the footy and supporting the St Kilda Football Club, so this has also been a source of much heartache over the years! Outside of TRP, Whitney loves spending time with family and friends, particularly her six adorable nieces and nephews and she loves a morning coffee and going for walks with her gorgeous Whippet.

Lucas Collins

Head of Education

Prior to joining TRP, Lucas has taught and led in a range of roles across government and independent schools in Victoria, Western Australia and the United Kingdom. He places great emphasis on the power of connection and promoting a sense of belonging, as the cornerstones to building a culture of support and care within teams. An enduring passion of Lucas’ is seeking pathways to build and maintain the wellbeing of school communities, and he feels genuinely fortunate to contribute to an organisation who have a purpose and set of values that align so closely to his own. In his spare time, Lucas gains energy from attending live music, playing basketball and enjoying time with his family.

Lucy Cutts

School Partnership Manager

Lucy has been an educator for the last 12 years, working across Victoria, NSW and internationally. While connecting with students and focusing on their wellbeing had always been a priority for Lucy, it was her move to San Francisco to teach that made her realise the true impact of improving student wellbeing outcomes. After returning from the United States, she was excited to learn more about how to enhance the wellbeing of young people, completing a Masters in Applied Positive Psychology. During her Masters, Lucy developed her knowledge and understanding of how individuals and organisations thrive, with a focus on Positive Education in schools. Outside of TRP, Lucy loves nothing more than being in the ocean and most mornings, you will find her swimming across Bondi Beach. She loves to laugh, enjoys being active, catching up with friends and when she can, traveling and visiting her family outside of Sydney.

Luke Davis

School Partnership Manager

Luke taught as a primary teacher in Geelong for 5 years before joining TRP in 2023. He has worked with children across a variety of year levels with a great passion for building strong relationships with students and educating people about mental health. Growing up with 4 younger siblings, he formed a strong passion for working with children and helping others. Through his teaching and personal experiences, he developed a love for learning more about mental health and well-being and sharing this with others. Luke enjoys jumping on board causes such as Dry July, Polished Man, and in particular, Movember, which he engages in each year. Outside of TRP, Luke plays football for his local club Barwon Heads, and is a keen Melbourne supporter. He also loves basketball and cycling, supporting the Lakers and getting out for rides down the coast. He is competitive and loves people telling him he can’t do something as a driving factor.

Sam De Sousa

School Partnership Manager

Sam has been a high school teacher for the past five years, working across a variety of schools and year levels in both urban and remote settings across Australia. Growing up in Canberra, and through his experiences teaching in the Tiwi Islands and beyond, he developed a deep appreciation for community, connection, and the role of education in shaping young lives. In 2024, Sam moved to Melbourne to teach at the Melbourne Indigenous Transition School, an experience that further deepened his commitment to student wellbeing and inclusive education. He is passionate about creating supportive learning environments where all students feel valued and empowered. Sam is an avid Carlton football supporter and enjoys playing the sport himself. He also loves to surf and hit the slopes whenever possible.

Sam Downward

School Partnership Manager

Sam has worked as a Physical Education & Health teacher for 6 years in a secondary school in the South Eastern suburbs of Melbourne. Teaching Physical Education, Health, Business and Applied Learning across all year levels, she developed a passion for working with students to educate them about mental health and wellbeing. In her second year of teaching, she moved into a Student Engagement leadership position before moving into a Head of Domain position. After leaving teaching, she worked as a Physical Activity Advisor, working with government schools to implement the Active Schools Framework before joining TRP in 2024. Sam loves pilates, snowboarding, walking her dog Rafa, cheering on the Melbourne Vixens and Carlton, and spending time with her friends and family.

Tom Ferguson

School Partnership Manager

Growing up in Yarrawonga on the Murray River, Tom began his teaching career in rural Victoria, working with Grade 5/6 students. This experience nurtured his appreciation for community and connection in education. After four years teaching in Victoria, Tom was ready for a new challenge and made the move to the Sunshine Coast. There, he stepped into secondary teaching, focusing on Health and Physical Education, and took on the role of Sports Coordinator at a large, bustling school. Tom is passionate about making a meaningful difference and fostering positive relationships. His dedication to student wellbeing led him to The Resilience Project, where he strives to help build practical mental health strategies and empower communities to thrive. Outside of work, Tom loves going for a run, playing gigs, and spending time at the beach with his beloved dog, Reggie. He also finds joy in unwinding in the kitchen and loves being the coolest funcle to his gorgeous four nieces. His passion for helping others and building genuine connections remains central to everything he does.

Ben Fosten

School Partnership Manager

Ben has spent 13 years teaching in Queensland Primary schools, where he gained valuable experience as a Deputy Principal. Throughout his career, he’s worked in diverse school environments, inspired by his students to foster a sense of belonging and a safe space for growth. Ben is passionate about promoting well-being for both students and teachers, and he actively advocates for it. He’s committed to collaborating with school communities to foster resilience and well-being, aiming for long-term positive change. Outside of work, Ben cherishes time with his young family, embracing the joy and chaos that comes with raising toddlers. They often embark on family adventures to parks, beaches, and local coffee shops for babycinos. Supported by loved ones, his friends, and family are central to his purpose at TRP. Ben has a range of interests, including hiking, gardening, and sports. As a proud Queenslander, he’s a staunch supporter of the Brisbane Broncos and the Maroons. You won’t have to twist his arm to kick the footy, but above all, Ben enjoys connecting with people and building new relationships whenever the opportunity arises.

Elias Karageorgiou

School Partnership Team Leader

Elias is a qualified teacher who worked in Melbourne for several years before having the opportunity to live and work in a remote indigenous community in the Tiwi Islands for two years before joining TRP in 2021. Whilst up north, he worked with a range of at-risk students and made some incredible inroads in helping the mental health and wellbeing of his students and the wider community. Prior to this in Melbourne, he taught at a primary school where he co-led the Student and Wellbeing team. Elias’ passion for helping young people and making a difference drives him immensely. He loves his sport and is a diehard Richmond supporter. He also plays and coaches cricket and enjoys getting out for a fish and some camping during his down-time.

Sam Korsch

School Partnership Team Leader

Sam has been a Primary School Educator since graduating from Newcastle University in 2015. He began his teaching journey on the Central Coast of NSW, where he grew up, before moving to the North Shore of Sydney to live and work. This was where Sam took on various leadership roles within the primary school setting, and very quickly became passionate about the connectedness and wellbeing of students, staff, and the broader school community. Sam has also continued to drive his passion for inclusivity through his coaching roles over the years in Women’s football and Aussie Rules.

Jo Massey

School Partnership Manager

With over 16 years of experience across rural, Catholic, and independent schools, Jo is an experienced and passionate leader in pastoral care and wellbeing. Holding a Masters of Educational Leadership, she is deeply committed to whole-student development, focusing on building confidence and a true sense of belonging for students, parents, and teachers alike. Her expertise extends beyond the classroom; as Director of Curriculum at Optimum Health and Wellbeing Services, Jo designed large-scale wellness programs for the mining sector. She loves a challenge, whether it be running the trails in the South West of WA, or completing a Rottnest Channel Swim Solo crossing. When she isn’t driving impact, you’ll find her diving through the waves at the dog beach with her puppy Lulu or camping with her husband and two beautiful kids.

Emma Peters

Early Years Partnership Manager

After beginning her studies to become a primary school teacher, Emma soon found her passion for the early years and went on to complete a dual qualification in primary and early childhood education. Emma has 12 years experience working in the early childhood sector. Her experience includes 10 years as a Kindergarten Teacher and Co-Director of an ELC in West Gippsland Victoria and as a Sessional Lecturer in the Bachelor of Early Childhood for Victoria University. Emma believes all children are competent and capable learners and recognises the unique opportunity that early childhood teachers and educators have to help them develop positive mental health practices to carry with them through life.

Phoebe Smith

School Partnership Team Leader

Phoebe has been working at The Resilience Project since 2021 as both a Wellbeing Workshop Facilitator and Schools Partnership Team Leader. Having worked across a number of sectors, including State Government, Real Estate and Education (school and university) in both Victoria and the United Kingdom, Phoebe has great experience in understanding the challenges faced by organisations, and the need for a strong wellbeing culture. She loves that she gets to combine her passion for wellbeing and education through the facilitation of workplace and school programs at TRP. In her downtime, Phoebe loves to be outside exercising, traveling to new places and spending time with her family and friends.

Lillian Walsh

School Partnership Team Leader

Lillian is a primary school teacher who has spent the past nine years teaching across Central West NSW and the inner west of Sydney as well as tutoring for Ronald McDonald House. The heart of her work is centred on positively impacting lives through inclusive, evidence-based preventative mental health programs. From early on in her teaching career, Lillian noticed the impact of mental health on student behaviour, learning, engagement and relationships. This led Lillian to expand her professional and personal capacity in this field, where she eventually led the wellbeing team in her school. Outside of TRP, Lillian’s love for health and wellbeing also saw her complete studies in Nutritional Medicine. She is a Sydney Swans enthusiast and loves nothing more than getting along to live sporting matches and having a hit of tennis.

Connor Whyntie

School Partnership Manager

Connor has spent the last decade working in primary school classrooms as a Classroom Teacher, Assistant Principal and most recently, Assistant Principal – Curriculum and Instruction. He has a deep passion for child wellbeing and helping children develop the building blocks of resilience so that they can face life’s adversity. He joined The Resilient Project to make an impact and create change – to see children across the country, including his own, develop positive mental health strategies they can take into adulthood. Before teaching, Connor worked in a variety of industries, including a stint as a real life ‘cowboy’ in rural NSW, where he found himself learning his own resilient strategies to overcome a significant workplace injury. He looks back on this with fondness and gratitude, knowing because of it, he is exactly where he’s meant to be, and wants to share this message with those around him. When he is not in his TRP shirt, he is spending time with his beautiful partner and two wonderful children. He is easy to find, as he will either be on his bike riding up hills or chasing wheels, following a sunrise to the beach, deafeningly cheering on his beloved Collingwood FC or watching the clock in an ice bath.

Finance Team

Helen Frost

Head of Finance

With Bachelor qualifications in Accounting and a CPA , Helen brings a systems oriented approach to ensuring the finances of TRP are in order. After joining TRP mid 2017 Helen has seen TRP grow and develop and loves seeing the improvements the expanding team has made along the way. Helen has a strong affinity with the positive and practical message of TRP and is pleased to be part of the team which enables it to be spread far and wide.

Melissa Honey

Office & Finance Officer

Prior to TRP Mel spent 13 years working in public practice as an Accountant. She prides herself on building relationships with people and ensuring businesses finances are managed at a high and professional level. Landing the role at TRP was a dream job for Mel as TRP’s mission and values are something she is really passionate about and lives by each day. Being apart of the team to deliver skills and knowledge around mental health and wellbeing is something Mel feels very privileged to be apart of. Outside of work Mel is a busy mum of two young boys who are the driving force behind her own continued personal growth and commitment to mental health and wellbeing.

Operations Team

Courteney Boulter

Program & Product Development Coordinator

Courteney has been teaching for ten years, in both the Secondary and Primary sector. She spent many years developing and coordinating alternate-curricular programs aimed at cultivating resilience, empathy and life-skills, which really ignited her passion in the wellbeing space. Courteney also coached competitive Aerobics teams for the past decade with many making, and even winning, the National Championships. Supporting her students to grow in confidence, push themselves out of their comfort zones, work together as a team and beam with pride on stage is something that fills her cup to the brim! Courteney loves kicking the footy, playing board games and is passionate about inclusivity, celebrating diversity and spreading positivity.

Monica Butera

Marketing and Comms Manager

Monica brings a blend of teaching and marketing experience to the TRP team. She has developed and implemented marketing strategies across a variety of brands and industries, and has also taught VCAL/VM and HPE at a secondary level. Monica is passionate about finding creative ways to make information accessible and memorable, whether for her students or for helping brands connect with their audience. Starting as a curriculum writer at TRP, her enthusiasm for promoting mental wellbeing has led her to take on this role in the marketing department.

Libby Cook

Program & Product Development Manager

Libby is an experienced education professional with over 15 years in the field, bringing a deep commitment to student growth, wellbeing, and leadership. Throughout her professional life she has held a range of leadership roles, including Wellbeing Coordinator and Assistant Principal, and holds a Master of Educational Leadership. Libby’s work is driven by a strong belief in empowering students to develop confidence, embrace their individuality, and build positive, lifelong mental health strategies. Beyond her professional life, she loves travelling to new places, spending quality time with her husband and their three young daughters, and sharing great meals with friends and family. She values connection, balance, and curiosity in all aspects of her life.

Belinda Galloway

Senior Program & Product Development Lead

Belinda has spent her working life helping at risk young people and their families. She began her career as a family services worker in child protection and Mackillop family services. After seeing first-hand the incredible impact that schools and teachers had on the families she worked with, she was inspired to complete a Graduate Diploma in Secondary education and moved into the education sector as a teacher and Student Wellbeing coordinator. Belinda’s passion for prevention and health promotion grew and she went on to complete further studies in health promotion. She has since been involved in several community education programs including the AFL Respectful Relationships program and Baby Makes 3. Belinda’s role provides the perfect mix of working in prevention and education. She has been able to apply her cross sector experience and knowledge to lead the Education Team in the development of quality school curriculum and education materials.

Sarah Gillooly

Events Manager

Sarah joined TRP in April 2021 as the Office and Operations Manager. With a background in operations, events and project management, Sarah has held management positions across a variety of businesses in the corporate sector. Having had her own business, she is passionate about working with people, delivering great service and business improvement. Knowing and working with others with disability and experiencing homelessness, Sarah is driven to see an improvement in mental ill-health prevention, social justice, inclusion and would like to see an end to homelessness. She would like to see the world as an accepting place for everyone’s imperfections!

Dawn Maxa

Partnerships Manager

Prior to joining TRP in March 2021, Dawn had many varied roles in sales, marketing, project management, HR and workplace culture. She is an enthusiastic problem solver and skilled at creating space and organisation in a way that completely reduces overwhelm when large competing priorities are at play. Having travelled extensively, Dawn is a keen adventurer and lover of the great outdoors and is passionate about the benefits this has on our mental wellbeing. She is driven to positively impact global communities, in particular to create a brighter future for women and girls. This passion ensures that she finds the time to volunteer for Free to Shine, an organisation working to educate young Cambodian girls and prevent them from being trafficked into the commercial sex industry.

Maddie McMaster

Head of Operations

As Head of Operations, Maddie leads our Marketing, Tech, Program Development and General Operations teams, helping us reach and impact as many people as possible. As a proud mum, avid traveller, planet warrior and kindness champion, Maddie is so grateful to be able to help TRP inspire happiness and change lives everyday.

Alisha Min

Marketing & Comms Manager

Bringing some great experience from previous roles in education and sport, Alisha came onboard at TRP in January 2020 as the Senior Marketing & Communications Coordinator. With former positions at St Aloysius College (Adelaide), Vicsport, Carlton Football Club and the Victorian Amateur Football Association, teamed with ongoing work with Motorsport Australia, Alisha strongly believes in the power of community engagement and loves building meaningful connections with others.

Ashlee Naismith

Operations Coordinator

Driven by a desire to help others and encourage open & honest conversations, Ashlee has been drawn to TRP and its mission to teach mental health strategies and inspire happiness. Ashlee joined The Resilience Project in 2021 as an Online Shop Assistant and has since progressed to the role of Operations Coordinator. In addition to supporting day-to-day operations, she is actively building her skills in marketing and provides support to the events team.

Ian Newmarch

Tech Manager

As Tech Manager, Ian brings over 10 years of experience in the tech industry to TRP, along with a natural curiosity for how things work and a love of problem-solving. Originally from Zimbabwe, Ian immigrated to Australia at 16 and experienced firsthand the challenges of settling into a new country, navigating unfamiliar environments and building connections from scratch. This personal experience has fuelled a deep passion for supporting young people's mental health and wellbeing. Outside of work, you'll find Ian fly fishing, running, or lost in a fantasy novel.

Verity Petratos

Program & Product Development Manager

Verity is driven by a passion for improving mental health and wellbeing, both on an individual and organisational level. As a psychologist with a Masters of Clinical Psychology, she has experience working across a range of settings, including hospitals, private clinics and community services like headspace, where she has delivered one-on-one and group therapy. Verity also has experience in the field of organisational psychology, working with organisations to develop tailored strategies across mental health and wellbeing, leadership development, capability uplift, and organisational development domains. Now, as part of The Resilience Project, Verity is excited to continue her mission of enhancing the wellbeing of Australians through empowering children, adults and organisations to thrive through practical and accessible wellbeing strategies.

Leah Stevenson

Project Advisor & Facilitator

Leah made the move from Newcastle NSW to Melbourne to study Primary Education. She spent five years in the classroom whilst taking on various leadership roles and growing her love of teaching. After taking a year off with her husband backpacking to all seven continents, she returned to complete her Masters of Education at the University of Melbourne to focus on Instructional Leadership, Trust, and Change Management. Moving schools to an Assistant Principal role, Leah’s passions lay in challenging and supporting staff and students to love learning, be curious and discover their full potential. Working with The Resilience Project since 2020, Leah continues to bring that passion to life in the Mental Health space creating opportunities for people to reflect on, strengthen, and share their own wellbeing journeys, whilst also enjoying (mostly) the challenge of raising two small humans at home.

Marlee Tant

Marketing & Comms Team Lead

Marlee leads the Marketing & Communications team, with over a decade of experience across New York and Australia, spanning purpose-led and consumer brands. She thrives at the intersection of strategy, creativity and execution, guiding teams to deliver insight-led campaigns that drive meaningful change. At The Resilience Project, Marlee is focused on ensuring the organisation’s message of resilience reaches communities across Australia. Outside of work, she loves curling up with a good book, going for a run, or sharing a meal with her loved ones.

Lucy Warner

Program & Product Development Manager

Lucy joined the TRP team in 2024, excited to bring her passion for supporting others and her commitment to improving wellbeing across Australia. Before joining TRP, she spent nine years as a classroom teacher, gaining valuable insight into how wellbeing influences relationships, engagement, learning, and family dynamics. This experience led her to take on roles within education where she could further develop her skills in supporting students and families through inclusive practices and promoting positive wellbeing. Now, Lucy is thrilled to contribute to TRP’s mission, expanding the reach of its wellbeing services and supporting diverse communities. Outside of TRP, Lucy loves spending quality time with friends and family. She enjoys being outdoors—whether it’s camping, hiking, or snorkelling—and staying active with pilates and daily walks along the beach with her dog, Ted.

Growth and Development Team

Brendan Close

Partnership & Development Manager

Brendan studied Exercise Science and Physical Education, where he developed a keen interest in wellbeing. He began his career as a personal trainer before moving into a people-focused sales role at Sharp & Carter Recruitment. In 2025, Brendan joined The Resilience Project, combining his passion for wellbeing and strength in building relationships to help foster mentally fit communities.

Ryan McMurray

Workplace Development Manager

Ryan has been working in the field of Learning & Development, and People and Culture for the past decade. Initially channeling his passion for creating a better environment for students to thrive, he has spent the past 5 years shifting his focus to helping create mentally healthy workplaces across Australia. The most rewarding part of his role is working with a client to deliver programs that engage their teams, connecting authentically with participants to create a safe and inspiring space to learn. Outside of work, Ryan is happy to chat ANY sport, ANY time. His ideal weekend would probably involve heading to the beach for coffee and trivia with his wife, completing some sort of exercise, watching the Hawks get a win on the MCG, and seeing his family for dinner and a movie.

Laura Ng

Partnership & Development Manager

Laura brings to The Resilience Project a very strong Customer Service background as well as highly skilled training capabilities and customer database expertise. She is committed to the health and wellbeing of children and adolescents and outside of The Resilience Project she volunteers for 54 Reasons, supporting children to reach their full potential.

Victor Wozniak

Growth & Development Team Leader

Prior to joining TRP, Victor completed a Bachelor of Commerce/Arts at Monash University, which led him to a career in the sports industry predominantly working across partnerships & commercial growth for 15 years. Vic has worked with the likes of Geelong Cats, Hawthorn Football Club & Nissan Motorsport building commercial strategies and delivering mutually beneficial partnerships with Corporate sponsors, Government bodies and community-based organisations based on deep collaboration, trust and excellent customer service. He loves his sport, getting out in the surf and spending time with his beautiful family. Vic is so grateful to be working with the incredible team at The Resilience Project to support all people to become happier and more resilient through our positive mental-health programs.

Join the team

We look for people who share our passion, go about things in a humble way, are extremely professional and who love working in a close team environment.

We’re not currently hiring at The Resilience Project, but we’re always grateful for the interest in joining our team.

To stay up-to-date with any future opportunities, subscribe to our mailing list and keep an eye on our Facebook, Instagram or LinkedIn pages.

Join the team

We look for people who share our passion, go about things in a humble way, are extremely professional and who love working in a close team environment.

We’re not currently hiring at The Resilience Project, but we’re always grateful for the interest in joining our team.

To stay up-to-date with any future opportunities, subscribe to our mailing list and keep an eye on our Facebook, Instagram or LinkedIn pages.

School Partnership Manager (NSW)

We are seeking a passionate educator to help drive the growth and impact of our School Wellbeing Program across NSW. As an SPM, you’ll be building and nurturing relationships with schools, supporting program implementation, and leading engaging workshops with teachers and school leaders.

To apply, please complete our online application before 9am on Tuesday 7th April. If you have any questions about the role or application process, please contact Emma from our recruitment partner, SimplyHR, via [email protected].

Software Engineer

As our Software Engineer, you’ll play a critical role in connecting, improving and future-proofing the systems and platforms that power our programs, operations and impact.

To apply, please complete our online application before 9am on Monday 2nd February. If you have any questions about the role or application process, please contact Emma from our recruitment partner, SimplyHR, via [email protected].

Head of Growth and Development

As Head of Growth & Development, you’ll lead the charge in expanding our impact through strategic sales, partnerships and revenue growth.

To apply, please complete the online application via Future Leadership before Sunday 15 February. If you have any specific questions about this opportunity, please contact Kate Wheeler, [email protected] 1300 347 437 | 0409 006 245.

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