Research shows that community and belonging are vital to overall wellbeing—but how do we bring these insights to life in schools? This session will provide practical strategies to cultivate deeper connections, strengthen school communities, and enhance both student and staff wellbeing. Walk away with actionable steps to create a more inclusive, supportive, and thriving educational […]
Join us for an engaging and interactive networking event dedicated to PESA's Semester 1 Professional Learning theme: Starting Well. At this event, we will explore key insights from PESA’s Term 1 online PD sessions to help foster positive learning environments for the year ahead: 🔹 Creating Belonging and Psychological Safety 🔹 Connected School Communities This event is an […]
This term 2 event is part of PESA's "Starting Well, Finishing Strong" professional learning program. Term 2's focus is: Building the foundations of wellbeing and developing healthy habits. Teachers play […]
This term 2 event is part of PESA's "Starting Well, Finishing Strong" professional learning program. Term 2's focus is: Building the foundations of wellbeing and developing healthy habits. Health Equity: […]
This term 3 event is part of PESA's "Starting Well, Finishing Strong" professional learning program. Term 3's focus is: building resilience in young people, grit and persistence. Opening Pandora’s Box: Understanding the Complex Lives of Young People Working in schools provides educators a unique insight into the many influences impacting young people today. In this […]
We are excited to return to a national conference in 2025! In Term 3, we will bring together educators and leaders to address pressing wellbeing challenges facing teachers and educators today, with an emphasis on real solutions grounded in wellbeing science. Under the theme Collective Solutions with Wellbeing and Trauma Aware Pedagogies, we will explore […]
Have you ever noticed how winemakers, sommeliers, and wine experts talk about wine? Their words are filled with love and storytelling - capturing everything from terroir to climate and harvest. Their passion for their craft runs deep, much like teachers'. We see a powerful synergy between educators and wine enthusiasts - a shared commitment, care, […]
This term 3 event is part of PESA's "Starting Well, Finishing Strong" professional learning program. Term 3's focus is: building resilience in young people, grit and persistence. Building the Resilience […]
This term 4 event is part of PESA's "Starting Well, Finishing Strong" professional learning program. Term 4's focus is: stress, academic fitness and leadership. Beyond Survival Mode: Trauma-Informed Strategies for Educator Wellbeing and Sustainable School Cultures Educator wellbeing is often framed through self-care, but real change happens when schools take a systemic approach to creating […]
This term 4 event is part of PESA's "Starting Well, Finishing Strong" professional learning program. Finishing Strong Together As Term 4 ramps up, the Finishing Strong Challenge offers a refreshing […]
This term 4 event is part of PESA's "Starting Well, Finishing Strong" professional learning program. Term 4's focus is: stress, academic fitness and leadership Conversations That Matter: Navigating Tough Talks […]
UPDATE: Please note - this event will only be held ONLINE. This term 4 event is part of PESA's "Starting Well, Finishing Strong" professional learning program. Term 4's focus is: stress, academic fitness and leadership Promoting Staff Mental Fitness: Current Challenges and Opportunities Strategies and insights to help school staff strengthen mental fitness and thrive […]