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

1 in 4
adolescents have a mental illness
1 in 7
primary school children have a mental illness
65%
of adolescents do not seek help

During COVID 19

Young people faced the biggest psychological impact.

82%
of young people (aged 16-24) experienced mental health issues*.
1 in 4
thought about suicide
15%
attempted self-harm
Sources

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.

Hugh's Presentation Samples

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.

Teacher Lesson Plans

Student Lesson Plans

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.

Students
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.
Staff
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.
Parents / Carers
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.
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.
Cost
$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

Students
Presentations:
  • 4x age-specific
    videos:
    • Primary: F-3 & 4-6; or
    • Secondary: 7-9 & 10-12.
Staff
Presentations:
  • 4 x 15-minute videos.
  • Live ‘Discovering Resilience’ webinar with Hugh or Martin.
  • ‘TRP in Action’ PD Session.
Parents / Carers
Presentations:
  • 4 x 10-minute videos.
School
Professional Development:
  • Welcome Meeting.
  • ‘Leading TRP’. Introductory Meeting.
  • Resilient Youth Survey Results Briefing.
Cost
$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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We’re working with...

Yulinbal College
Youth2Industry College
Youngtown Primary School
Young North Public School
Young High School
Yorkeys Knob State School
Yinnar Primary School
Yarrawonga College P-12
Yarrambat Primary School
Yarraman State School
Yarrabing Secondary College
Yarra Valley Grammar (Secondary)
Yarra Valley Grammar (Primary)
Yarra Valley Grammar
Yarra Junction Primary School
Yarra Hills Secondary College
Yanco Agricultural High School
Xavier College, Evanston
Xavier Catholic College, Skennars Head
Xavier Catholic College, Hervey Bay
Xavier Catholic College, Ballina
Wyreema State School
Wyndham Vale Primary School
Wurruk Primary School
The insights i’ve gained from your program are possibly the most powerful things i’ve learnt to positively shape my kids’ lives - thank you. Each day, I try to embed the simple messages of ‘being kind’ & ‘being grateful’.
Lindfield Public School
Parent
The insights i’ve gained from your program are possibly the most powerful things i’ve learnt to positively shape my kids’ lives - thank you. Each day, I try to embed the simple messages of ‘being kind’ & ‘being grateful’.
Lindfield Public School
Parent
The insights i’ve gained from your program are possibly the most powerful things i’ve learnt to positively shape my kids’ lives - thank you. Each day, I try to embed the simple messages of ‘being kind’ & ‘being grateful’.
Lindfield Public School
Parent
The insights i’ve gained from your program are possibly the most powerful things i’ve learnt to positively shape my kids’ lives - thank you. Each day, I try to embed the simple messages of ‘being kind’ & ‘being grateful’.
Lindfield Public School
Parent
The insights i’ve gained from your program are possibly the most powerful things i’ve learnt to positively shape my kids’ lives - thank you. Each day, I try to embed the simple messages of ‘being kind’ & ‘being grateful’.
Lindfield Public School
Parent

Approved Provider

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Victorian School Mental Health Fund Menu

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The Resilience Project is an approved provider in several school mental health funding initiatives around Australia.

This means more kids, educators and families can benefit from positive mental health programs than ever before.