Project Thrive

Timely applications for the Master of Applied Positive Psychology at the University of Melbourne close 14th November 2023! Applications here for the Master of Applied Positive Psychology https://study.unimelb.edu.au/find/courses/graduate/master-of-applied-positive-psychology/how-to-apply/ Or the Professional Certificate in Wellbeing Science https://study.unimelb.edu.au/find/courses/graduate/professional-certificate-in-wellbeing-science/how-to-apply/ Or the Professional Certificate in Positive Education https://study.unimelb.edu.au/find/courses/graduate/professional-certificate-in-positive-education/how-to-apply/ We would love you to join us!

Almost 4000 views in three days, this TED talk given in Maldon recently is reaching an audience … https://youtu.be/vRwUvYealLk?si=OZsyiP2J4Qkpq79V

Congratulations 'Outstanding Schools' for launching Class Act.

I feel super honoured to be the guest of the inaugural episode and definitely recommend adding this one to your list if you're interested in education, wellbeing and / or systems thinking.

Class Act Podcast Inspired by and created for international educators, the Class Act podcast sheds a spotlight on the individuals making a positive impact on the sector.

Looking forward to catching up with lots of you and learning at the PESA Wellbeing in Education Victoria Conference on September 28 at Wesley College.

I am super thrilled to be invited to deliver a keynote this year.
Check out all the great keynotes and masteclasses with Lea Waters, Therese Joyce, Michelle McQuaid, Trent Cotchin, Ben Scholl and more in other states.

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For everyone interested in the education system, youth mental health and wellbeing or human thriving- here is 14 minutes of reading to consider.

My piece on- Could redesigning education end the mental health crisis?

Could redesigning education end the mental health crisis? A paradigm shift towards a more relevant system.

In a world where pleasure, dopamine hits and instant gratification rule the roost how do we ever change the narrative? Andrea sits with Paul Organ from Orah next week to discuss the true path to wellbeing and approaching it with systems thinking. Highly recommended for anyone trying to design their well-being system at school.

Register here:

Andrea Downie - Is wellbeing about chasing pleasure, or more about the hard stuff? A conversation about Hedonic vs. Eudaimonic wellbeing | Orah Webinars In a world where pleasure, dopamine hits and instant gratification rule the roost how do we ever change the narrative?

A cause very close to our hearts.. Spinal cord research.

This legend has given his time at a number of our conferences inspiring many of you about his experiences, beautiful family and amazing outlook on life. He is one of the most selfless and genuine people I know.
are doing incredible work led by another exceptional individual Perry, who like Casey damaged his spinal cord playing sport, to find a cure and improve the lives of people with spinal cord damage.

There is great work underway with clinical trials show good results.
If you are in a position to do so, please 🙏🏻🙏🏻 join us to support this incredible research and help give Case and all others current (and future) the best possible chance at recovering.

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Two more days working with these innovative superstars in beautiful Lorne on well-being science, systems conditions and environmental design.

What an honour to be able to continue this work with my newest little person Otto, by my side.

Thank you operations guru for hanging with Otto between sessions (even if you did try and make Otto look like Carlos from the hangover 🤦🏻‍♀️🤣).

If you haven’t already, head to the page and check out their up and coming outdoor learning conference.

Despite not being able to deliver a live keynote this year in Hong Kong, I am very excited that the 21st Century Learning Hong Kong Conference is going ahead online.

Educators, this is one not to miss. ‘Reimagining Learning’ starts today until Jan 30th.

There are some amazing speakers that I am humbled to be invited into the mix of including , Dr Andy Hargreaves and many more.

AND I have a code that will give the first 5 people interested, 50% off registration.

Use Code: PDISCOUNT14 🤗

How incredible are the new grounds at our partner school Lisieux Catholic Primary School - Torquay.
Innovation, Co-creation, Authentic Learning and Environmental Design at its best.

We love collaborating with such a disruptive staff who activate. So proud of this exceptional team of educators and their inspiring leader who continue to bring their vision alive for their students.

“We’re not just in a battle for reputation, we are in a battle for relevance”.

This Wednesday night IndieFlix will be screening virtually, for the first time in Australia, the award winning global documentary Angst. Raising Awareness Around Anxiety, the documentary is targeted at secondary students and adults and features experts and people from around the globe including a special interview with Michael Phelps.

The free screening is followed by an incredible live panel for a Q and A featuring arguably Australia's highest profile psychologist Dr Michael Carr-Gregg; Ted Talker and global expert in Educational Neuroscience Dr Jared Cooney Horvath; Dr Miriam Rose Ungunmerr AO, a deeply inspirational Aboriginal elder from Nauiyu (Daly River); Director and Emmy nominated film producer Scilla Andreen and Project Thrive's well-being designer and global keynote speaker, Andrea Downie.

Register here free: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ZopMFGyWTDqa9qaW14oX2A