School Partnership Program
Through presentations, student curriculum, teacher resources and digital content, The Resilience Project’s Education Programs support mental health in the classroom, staffroom and family home.
Why we’re so passionate about our work in schools
Urgent action is needed to tackle Australia’s youth mental health crisis. At The Resilience Project, we are committed to teaching positive mental health strategies to prevent mental ill-health and build young people’s capacity to deal with adversity.
Before COVID 19
Youth mental health was already a significant concern
During COVID 19
Young people faced the biggest psychological impact.
National Survey of Mental Health and Wellbeing, Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, Australia’s Youth: Mental Illness, The Age and Sydney Morning Herald Resolve Political Monitor Poll
What is the School Partnership Program?
A program by teachers for teachers, our School Partnership Program aims to INSPIRE and ENGAGE the whole school community – students, staff, parents & carers – through the evidence-based GEM (Gratitude, Empathy & Mindfulness) principles.
We embed GEM through a combination of accessible resources, engaging lesson plans and inspiring digital presentations.
Presentation samples
Our 2023 School Partnership Program features captivating digital presentations for students, staff and parents and are hosted by either Hugh van Cuylenburg or Martin Heppell.
While both Hugh and Martin’s presentations are centred around gratitude, empathy and mindfulness (GEM) and powerful age-appropriate storytelling, they have different styles and unique stories to inspire resilience across the whole school community. Hugh is TRP’s founder, a former teacher, best-selling author and co-host of chart-topping podcast, The Imperfects. Martin is a TRP Partner, former Assistant Principal, AFL player and has energy like no other. Many schools alternate presenters each year for ongoing program engagement.
Martin’s Presentation Samples
Teaching & Learning Program Samples
The Resilience Project provides an engaging, year long curriculum mapped against curriculum standards. Teachers are provided with detailed lesson plans and activities that are easy to follow, including comprehensive resources, and a range of practical activities to make delivering lessons an engaging and enjoyable experience.
Our partnership with Culture is Life, also ensures that you are provided with a program that is reflective of our value and respect for First Peoples of Australia in a culturally safe way.
Resilient Youth Survey
The scientifically validated Resilient Youth Survey is an online survey which collects, analyses and reports the resilience of young people in terms of their strengths, life satisfaction, hopefulness, anxiety and depression, coping style, and risk and protective behaviours. It has been administered to over 350,000 young Australians aged 7-19 and used in over 1,300 schools nationwide.
Program Overview & Inclusions
The Resilience Project’s School Partnership Program inspires action, measures your students’ wellbeing and teaches practical strategies to support your whole school community.
Presentations:
- 4x age-specific
videos:- Primary: F-3 & 4-6; or
- Secondary: 7-9 & 10-12.
Teaching & Learning Program:
- Teaching &
Learning Program:
Student journal with:- Up to 30 year level-specific lessons.
- Weekly conversation starters.
- Wellbeing-themed games and activities.
- Participation in the Resilient Youth Survey.
Presentations:
- 4 x 15-minute videos.
- Live ‘Discovering
Resilience’ webinar with Hugh or Martin. - ‘TRP in Action’ PD Session.
Teaching & Learning Program:
- Up to 30 teacher lesson plans for every
year level. - Culturally responsive designed curriculum.
- Lessons mapped against curriculum standards.
- Dedicated online teacher platform.
- Staff newsletter.
Presentations:
- 4 x 10-minute videos.
Engagement Initiatives:
- Communication pack and parent newsletter to engage parents in the program.
- Dedicated online hub to access presentations
and other resources. - TRP@Home activities to support children’s
wellbeing outside school.
Professional Development:
- Welcome Meeting.
- ‘Leading TRP’. Introductory Meeting.
- Resilient Youth Survey Results Briefing.
School Support:
- Dedicated School Partnership Manager.
- GEM Pack (digital classroom posters, display boards).
- Digital certificates for staff professional development.
- TRP School Fence Sign.
$3,500 + $19 / Student
- Choice of presenters, Hugh van Cuylenburg or Martin Heppell.
- The $19 / Student fee can be covered by the school or added to the school’s booklist.
2023 Program Cost Calculator
Program Cost = $3500 + $19 per student
Program Overview & Inclusions
The Resilience Project’s School Partnership Program inspires action, measures your students’ wellbeing and teaches practical strategies to support your whole school community.
INSPIRE
Presentations:
- 4x age-specific
videos:- Primary: F-3 & 4-6; or
- Secondary: 7-9 & 10-12.
Presentations:
- 4 x 15-minute videos.
- Live ‘Discovering Resilience’ webinar with Hugh or Martin.
- ‘TRP in Action’ PD Session.
Presentations:
- 4 x 10-minute videos.
Professional Development:
- Welcome Meeting.
- ‘Leading TRP’. Introductory Meeting.
- Resilient Youth Survey Results Briefing.
$3,500
Choice of presenters, Hugh van Cuylenburg or Martin Heppell.ENGAGE
Teaching &
Learning Program:
- Student journal with:
- Up to 30 year level-specific lessons.
- Weekly conversation starters.
- Wellbeing-themed games and activities.
- Participation in the Resilient Youth Survey.
Teaching &
Learning Program:
- Up to 30 teacher lesson plans for every
year level. - Culturally responsive designed curriculum.
- Lessons mapped against curriculum standards.
- Dedicated online teacher platform.
- Staff newsletter.
Engagement Initiatives:
- Communication pack and parent newsletter to engage parents in the program.
- Dedicated online hub to access presentations
and other resources. - TRP@Home activities to support children’s
wellbeing outside school.
School
Support:
- Dedicated School Partnership Manager.
- GEM Pack (digital classroom posters, display boards).
- Digital certificates for staff professional development.
- TRP School Fence Sign.
$19 / Student
The student fee can be covered by the school or added to the school’s booklist.2023 Program Cost Calculator
Program Cost = $3500 + $19 per student
Let's help everyone to be mentally healthy
Take the first step in helping your students, teachers, and staff develop the resilience needed to build a healthier future.
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