Teacher Seminars

MELBOURNE. SYDNEY. BRISBANE. PERTH.

Empowering, engaging and designed to make a real difference.

90% Net Promoter Score for our 2025 tour

Reconnect and recharge

Step away from the busyness of school life to reflect, reset and rediscover what inspires you as a teacher. A day that supports your wellbeing so you can keep supporting your students and school community.

Evidence-based learning

Learn simple, proven strategies drawn from our School Wellbeing Program that you can use in any classroom. Real tools with proven impact, ready to use straight away.

Learn from leading experts

Hear from Hugh, Martin and our team of facilitators as they share personal stories to bring the strategies to life in a memorable and relatable way.

Meet your people

Connect and collaborate with educators who care as deeply as you do about wellbeing. Share ideas, swap stories and take home inspiration (and maybe even make a new friend).

Reconnect and recharge

Evidence-based learning

Learn simple, proven strategies drawn from our School Wellbeing Program that you can use in any classroom. Real tools with proven impact, ready to use straight away.

Learn from leading experts

Hear from Hugh, Martin and our team of facilitators as they share personal stories to bring the strategies to life in a memorable and relatable way.

Meet your people

Connect and collaborate with educators who care as deeply as you do about wellbeing. Share ideas, swap stories and take home inspiration (and maybe even make a new friend).

Secure your place today.

Session information

Session 1

Discovering Resilience

Hugh van Cuylenburg

Founder

Using personal stories, we’ll explore why wellbeing matters now more than ever and how to bring simple, practical strategies into our daily routines, whether at home or in the classroom.

Together, we’ll:

Discover why self and student wellbeing are so important right now (and why we need to lead by example as teachers).
Learn simple, evidence-based Gratitude, Empathy and Mindfulness (GEM) strategies you can use right away, at home or in the classroom.

Session 2

Teaching Resilience

Elias Karageorgiou

School Partnership Manager

This session is all about sparking fresh ideas and sharing (even more!) practical tools to help teachers support student wellbeing with confidence and creativity.

Together, we’ll:

Explore simple, effective ways to embed a culture of wellbeing in your classroom.
Discover new resources to engage and empower students.
Leave feeling inspired, equipped and ready to make a positive impact.

Session 3

Looking After Ourselves

Leah Stevenson

Workshop Facilitator

Teaching is one of the most rewarding professions, but it’s also one of the most demanding. With teacher burnout and attrition rates climbing, and depression and anxiety higher than in the general population, supporting teacher wellbeing has never been more important.

Together, we’ll:

Reframe current beliefs about stress and how it shows up in our bodies and behaviours.
Discuss what self care is (and isn’t) and why it’s so important to make time for ourselves, especially as teachers.
Learn simple and effective ways to build GEM habits that integrate into everyday routines.
Create a personalised plan (that addresses barriers to practise, too).

Session 4

Authentic Connection

Martin Heppell

Partner and Lead Facilitator

In this heartfelt (and hilarious) session, Martin will explore how embracing vulnerability, imperfection and passion can strengthen connection and authenticity.

Together, we’ll:

Unpack why vulnerability and imperfection are strengths, not weaknesses.
Explore how genuine connection fuels purpose and resilience.
Learn practical ways to bring more authenticity into your work and life in a way that feels natural to you.

Session 1

Discovering Resilience

Hugh van Cuylenburg

Founder

Discover why self and student wellbeing are so important right now (and why we need to lead by example as teachers).
Learn simple, evidence-based Gratitude, Empathy and Mindfulness (GEM) strategies you can use right away, at home or in the classroom.

Session 2

Teaching Resilience

Elias Karageorgiou

School Partnership Manager

This session is all about sparking fresh ideas and sharing (even more!) practical tools to help teachers support student wellbeing with confidence and creativity.

Together, we’ll:

Explore simple, effective ways to embed a culture of wellbeing in your classroom.
Discover new resources to engage and empower students.
Leave feeling inspired, equipped and ready to make a positive impact.

Session 3

Looking After Ourselves

Leah Stevenson

Workshop Facilitator

Together, we’ll:

Reframe current beliefs about stress and how it shows up in our bodies and behaviours.
Discuss what self care is (and isn’t) and why it’s so important to make time for ourselves, especially as teachers.
Learn simple and effective ways to build GEM habits that integrate into everyday routines.
Create a personalised plan (that addresses barriers to practise, too).

Session 4

Authentic Connection

Martin Heppell

Partner and Lead Facilitator

In this heartfelt (and hilarious) session, Martin will explore how embracing vulnerability, imperfection and passion can strengthen connection and authenticity.

Together, we’ll:

Unpack why vulnerability and imperfection are strengths, not weaknesses.
Explore how genuine connection fuels purpose and resilience.
Learn practical ways to bring more authenticity into your work and life in a way that feels natural to you.

Dates and locations

Sydney

May 21, 2026

International Convention & Exhibition Centre

14 Darling Dr

Sydney, NSW 2000

Brisbane

June 11, 2026

Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre

Cnr Merivale St & Glenelg St

South Bank, QLD 4101

Melbourne

July 21, 2026

Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre

1 Convention Centre Pl

South Wharf, VIC 3000

Perth

5 August, 2026

Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre

21 Mounts Bay Rd

Perth, WA 6000

Frequently asked questions

Travelling for the event? We’ve got you covered!

Our accommodation partners, TFE Hotels, have generously provided a discounted room rate for anyone attending our Teacher Seminar! Click on the links and the 15% discount code will be automatically added.

Sydney hotels – click here.

Dates bookable: 19-23 May

Brisbane – click here.

Dates bookable: 9-13 June

Melbourne – click here.

Dates bookable: 19-23 July

Perth – click here.

Dates bookable: 3-7 August

Contact [email protected] for any questions or support.

Is this suited for all teachers?

It sure is! We’ve made our events so that the content is relevant and adaptable to all settings, including all early years settings, primary and secondary classrooms.

I’ve attended before. Should I go again?

If you’ve joined us before, you’ll recognise much of the content, but it can be a valuable refresher! Think of it as familiar ideas with fresh inspiration to help further embed wellbeing in your school culture and keep it front and centre in your teaching.

It’s challenging to take a full day off from school. Why is this event worth it?

We understand that, but this isn’t just a one day event – it’s a long-term investment in student and staff wellbeing. Teachers leave inspired, equipped with evidence-based strategies to support wellbeing in every classroom and energised to model self-care and resilience. It supports professional learning requirements while giving teachers practical tools they can share with their colleagues to foster a positive culture where both staff and students can thrive.

What’s the proven impact of these strategies?

Our Teacher Seminar draws directly on strategies from our School Wellbeing Program, which has been shown to reduce depression and anxiety in students by 47% and 34% respectively, thanks to an independent study by Monash University. While this day is tailored for teachers, the approaches are grounded in research and real-world experience, giving you practical, evidence-based tools you can confidently bring into any classroom.

Which APSTs does this event align with?

Our Teacher Seminars align with the following Australian Professional Standards for Teachers (APST):

STANDARD 4 | CREATE AND MAINTAIN SUPPORTIVE AND SAFE LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS

4.1 -Support Student Participation

4.4-Maintain Student Safety

STANDARD 6 | ENGAGE IN PROFESSIONAL LEARNING

6.1 – Identify and Plan Professional Learning Needs

6.2.-Engage in professional learning and improve practice 6.4- Apply professional learning and improve student learning

STANDARD 7 | ENGAGE PROFESSIONALLY WITH COLLEAGUES, PARENTS/CARERS AND THE COMMUNITY

7.4-Engage with professional teaching networks and broader communities

Is It NESA accredited?

Our Teacher Seminar will contribute 3 hours and 30 minutes of NESA Accredited PD in the priority area of Student/child Mental health addressing Standard Descriptor(s) 4.4.2 from the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers towards maintaining Proficient Teacher Accreditation in NSW.

Is lunch included?

It sure is, and so is morning tea! That’s why its super important to clarify any dietaries on your ticket so we can cater appropriately.

Can I book as a group?

You sure can! This can be done via the regular booking link.

If you have any questions, please contact Sarah via [email protected].

Please note that tables cannot be reserved, so we recommend you arrive as a group on the day to ensure you’re seated together.

Can I pay via invoice?

Of course! Simply click the invoice option when purchasing your tickets and we’ll send it through in due course.

If you have any questions, please contact Sarah via [email protected].

Places are limited.