Teachers, Students, Mindfulness

Overcoming The Barriers To Implementing SEL

Posted by Smiling Mind’s Education Wellbeing Lead on February 13, 2023
This article sets out the common barriers to SEL implementation in schools, answ...
Teachers, Students, Mindfulness 8 minute read

Mental Health, Media release

3.6 million invested in a revolutionary approach to mental health for Australian children and families

Posted by Dr Addie Wootten, CEO of Smiling Mind on February 10, 2023
Preventing mental illness before it starts is at the heart of a bold new partner...
Mental Health, Media release 4 minute read

Why Building Resilience in Children Begins at Home

Posted by Smiling Mind on February 6, 2023
Building resilience in kids has never been as important as it is now in our post...
5 minute read

5 Minutes with Artist, Kate Pullen

Posted by Smiling Mind on January 31, 2023
Kate Pullen is an Australian letterer and illustrator who's inspired by the inne...
3 minute read

Workplace, Mindfulness

Creating social change takes many different supporters

Posted by Dr Addie Wootten, CEO of Smiling Mind on December 12, 2022
As I sit down to write my holiday cards this year, I can’t help but think that s...
Workplace, Mindfulness 2 minute read

Self care, Informal mindfulness

5 Minutes With Artist, Nicholas Tsekouras

Posted by Smiling Mind on November 25, 2022
Nicholas Tsekouras is a Melbourne-based artist whose passion for sustainability ...

Schools, Media release

Meet the duo who walked 50km in one day to raise money for kids’ mental health

Posted by Smiling Mind on November 24, 2022
Would you walk 50km in one day? What would make you want to?
Schools, Media release 3 minute read

Business

Supporting Workplace Mental Wellbeing with MYOB

Posted by Smiling Mind on October 28, 2022
Smiling Mind and MYOB created the Small Business Program—a psychologist-designed...
Business 2 minute read

Self care, Informal mindfulness

5 minutes with illustrator, Ruby Jones

Posted by Smiling Mind on October 10, 2022
Ruby Jones is a Wellington-based artist and writer. Ruby is passionate about cre...

Children, Mental Health

Smiling Mind and Future Generation Global are changing Aussie kids' lives

Posted by Dr Addie Wootten, CEO of Smiling Mind on September 2, 2022
Smiling Mind are one of Future Generation Global's (FGG) Social Impact Partners....
Children, Mental Health 2 minute read

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How to Encourage Friendships in the Classroom: A Guide for Teachers

Forging healthy classroom connections is an integral part of a child’s emotional and social learning in school. These co...

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Why a ‘Blended’ Approach to Social and Emotional Learning in Schools Can Create Greater Impact

Schools, and the educators that work within them, are in a unique and influential position. They have the ability to cre...

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How to set your classroom up for success when it comes to SEL to build student (and teacher!) mental fitness

Cassandra Furst is a passionate primary school teacher who creates a positive learning environment that encourages curio...

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Discovering Your True North: How to Find Your Purpose

“What’s my purpose?”

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Quote of the week
“You are the sky. Everything else is just the weather.”
Pema Chödrön

At home

Why a ‘Blended’ Approach to Social and Emotional Learning in Schools Can Create Greater Impact

Schools, and the educators that work within them, are in a unique and influential position. They have the ability to cre...

Children, Schools 14 minute read

Only 1 in 2 parents feel confident meeting the mental health and wellbeing needs of their child

Child mental health is declining, and only one in two parents feel confident meeting the mental health and wellbeing nee...

Children, Family, Mental Fitness 3 minute read

A GP’s top tips to support kids’ mental wellbeing

Dr. Preeya Alexander is a mum of two and a GP. She’s passionate about doing what she can to help children thrive—both ph...

Tips & Tricks, Children, Family 3 minute read

At Work

Empower Your Mind: How to Develop a Growth Mindset

Active learning, hard work and valuable feedback can change our brains—literally. Our intelligence is malleable and when...

Workplace, Tips & Tricks, Family 5 minute read

Leading the Way to Wellbeing: How Managers Can Counteract Workplace Stressors

Investing in workplace mental wellbeing is quickly becoming the dividing factor between a thriving business, and one tha...

Workplace, Tips & Tricks 8 minute read

The Art and Science of Compliments in the Workplace: A Comprehensive Guide

Improve mental wellbeing and team cohesiveness in the workplace by opening up communication and encouraging positive enf...

Workplace 5 minute read

At school

How to Encourage Friendships in the Classroom: A Guide for Teachers

Forging healthy classroom connections is an integral part of a child’s emotional and social learning in school. These co...

Tips & Tricks, Teachers, Students, Schools 6 minute read

Why a ‘Blended’ Approach to Social and Emotional Learning in Schools Can Create Greater Impact

Schools, and the educators that work within them, are in a unique and influential position. They have the ability to cre...

Children, Schools 14 minute read

How to set your classroom up for success when it comes to SEL to build student (and teacher!) mental fitness

Cassandra Furst is a passionate primary school teacher who creates a positive learning environment that encourages curio...

Teachers, Students, Schools 7 minute read

News

3.6 million invested in a revolutionary approach to mental health for Australian children and families

Preventing mental illness before it starts is at the heart of a bold new partnership spearheaded by Smiling Mind and bol...

Mental Health, Media release 4 minute read

Meet the duo who walked 50km in one day to raise money for kids’ mental health

Would you walk 50km in one day? What would make you want to?

Schools, Media release 5 minute read

Federal Government Announces Further $3.3m In Funding For Smiling Mind’s Schools Program

Federal Government Announces Further $3.3m In Funding For Smiling Mind’s Schools Program Smiling Mind today welcomed the...

Mental Health, Media release 2 minute read
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