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LAST CHANCE - 6 DAYS TO GO!!
The Student Anxiety Summit is almost here – and spaces are filling fast.
27 February 2026 | 9:00am-3:00pm.
NSW Teachers' Federation, Surry Hills, Sydney.

Collaborate. Innovate. Act – Turning the Tide on Student Anxiety - join a stellar group of professionals in education, psychology and health tackling one of the most pressing issues in our schools today, student anxiety. This is your opportunity to collaborate to turn the tide on student anxiety.
The reality:
- 6.9% of Australian children aged 11 are diagnosed with anxiety disorders,
- If unaddressed, anxiety disorders rise to 32% among 16-24 year-olds,
- 81% of principals report anxiety as a significant school issue.

Designed for school leaders, deputies, wellbeing staff, GPs, psychologists and parents, this summit will explore effective early intervention models that create lasting impact.

Limited spaces available | $195 per person
Register now: www.parentshop.com.au

Read the latest article by Parentshop's lead psychologist, Michael Hawton. The cost of student anxiety goes beyond time and resource cost, the cognitive and emotional load it places on teachers and school leaders is immense. Read the full article here: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/books-dont-balance-what-student-anxiety-really-costing-michael-hawton-xuvic

NSW Primary Principals' Association Claremont Meadows Public School Talk to Jocelyn - Psychology services The Anxiety Project

The books don't balance: What student anxiety is really costing Australian schools When we talk about the costs of education, we typically think about the day to day running of a school, staff wages, budgets, buildings, and books. But, there is an invisible ledger in Australian schools that rarely makes it into policy discussions—the escalating time, resource, and wellbeing cost...

The Student Anxiety Summit is almost here – and spaces are filling fast.
27 February 2026 | 9:00am-3:00pm.
NSW Teachers' Federation, Surry Hills, Sydney
Collaborate. Innovate. Act – Turning the Tide on Student Anxiety

This is your opportunity to engage with leading voices in education and mental health, including keynote speaker Professor Patrick McGorry AO, one of Australia's Most Influential Educator Tim Lloyd, school staff driving outstanding implementation, Michelle Neaverson-Smith, Kath Spillane, The Anxiety Project school partner NSW Primary Principals' Association, allied health professionals and psychologists, Michael Hawton and Jocelyn Brewer tackling one of the most pressing issues in our schools today.

The reality:
6.9% of Australian children aged 11 are diagnosed with anxiety disorders
81% of principals report anxiety as a significant school issue
If unaddressed, anxiety disorders rise to 32% among 16-24 year-olds.

Designed for school leaders, deputies, wellbeing staff, GPs, psychologists and parents, this summit will explore effective early intervention models that create lasting impact.

Limited spaces available | $195 per person
Register now: www.parentshop.com.au

The freight train coming at us....

Collaborate. Innovate. Act - it's time to turn the tide on student anxiety.

The Reality: 6.9% of 11year olds diagnosed with anxiety disorders, if left untreated it jumps to 32% by ages 16-24.
81% of principals say it's a major issue impacting Australian schools.

We often look for ways to "fix" a child’s anxiety, but the most powerful tool for change is actually us.

As Michael Hawton, psychologist points out, when adults shift their response to a child’s anxiousness, the entire dynamic shifts. It’s not just about managing a moment; it’s about creating a new environment where resilience can grow.

At the Student Anxiety Summit, we aren't just discussing the statistics. We are diving into the practical, evidence-based ways adults can change their responses to foster lifelong behaviour change.

Join us in Sydney on 27 February to learn the "how" behind this transformation.

Register here: www.parentshop.com.au

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NSW Primary Principals' Association

17 DAYS TO GO
The Student Anxiety Summit is nearly here – don't miss this crucial conversation.

Friday, 27 February 2026 | 9:00am-3:00pm
NSW Teachers' Federation, Surry Hills, Sydney

Why this matters: 81% of Australian principals report anxiety as a significant issue in their schools. With the average diagnosis age at just 11 years old, early intervention has never been more critical.

Who should attend: School leaders, deputies, wellbeing coordinators, GPs, psychologists, allied health professionals, and parents committed to creating effective models of care for our children and young people.

Keynote speaker: Professor Patrick McGorry AO, alongside, Australian Primary Principals Association President, Angela Falkenberg, one of Australia's Most Influential Educator Tim Lloyd and leading school leaders, and allied health practitioners in youth mental health.

Collaborate. Innovate. Act – Turning the Tide on Student Anxiety

Spaces are limited. Secure your place today.
$195 per person
Register: www.parentshop.com.au

We can’t afford to look away from the "freight train" coming at us.

As Professor Pat McGorry notes, untreated anxiety in childhood isn't just a phase—it’s a gateway to more serious psychological challenges in the teen years.

If you work in education or child development, you're likely seeing this on the front lines every day. The question isn't whether the problem exists, but whether we are equipped to stop it before it gains more momentum.

Join us in Sydney for the Student Anxiety Summit as we move from identifying the problem to implementing real, lifelong behavior change.

Secure your place today for February 27th!

www.parentshop.com.au