A warm welcome to all our new and continuing schools – it’s great to have you as part of the Living Ripples community.

We’re excited to bring you the latest updates, inspiring stories, and upcoming opportunities to help your school strengthen student wellbeing and resilience.

In this issue:
✨ Student Wellbeing Action  Grant – funding support now open for schools

📝 School  Survey – we want to hear from you!
🔍 Meet Our Provider – spotlight on one of our amazing program partners

🧑‍💻 Living Ripples Team Update – latest addition to the team 
📱 Follow the Ripples – find us on social media
🎤 On the Road – Living Ripples at the APPA Conference

The Student Wellbeing Action Grant (SWAG) application is now open

Need a little extra support to bring your Action Plan to life?

The SWAG is a small grant designed to help Living Ripples schools respond to a specific, identified need that has emerged through the survey and action planning process. While many schools have a wellbeing budget, we understand it doesn’t always cover everything that’s needed.

The SWAG is intended to contribute a portion of the total cost of your initiative – helping to close the gap and make meaningful wellbeing actions possible.

Ready to take the next step in your Living Ripples journey?

💡 Have questions? Check out our SWAG FAQs here.
📌 Ready to apply? Submit your Expression of Interest by 1 September 2025 and start turning insights into action

We want to hear from you!

We’d love to hear your thoughts on how we’re doing and how we can make Living Ripples even better for you. This quick survey will only take a few minutes, and your feedback will help us improve and continue supporting student wellbeing in the best way possible.

Meet Our SWAG Providers

Living Ripples is proud to partner with a growing network of experienced and passionate providers. These organisations bring creative, evidence-informed approaches to student wellbeing – and most importantly, they are excited to collaborate with Living Ripples schools and their communities.

📣 Provider Spotlight
This month we’re highlighting: Switch4Schools – A better wellbeing platform for schools. This cutting-edge platform seamlessly integrates remote and in-person learning, creating a hybrid educational experience that enhances social interactivity and engagement. By leveraging advanced technologies, Switch4Schools offers a comprehensive suite of tools designed to support both educators and students in navigating the complexities of contemporary education.

Who are the new team members?

The Living Ripples team is growing. We’re excited to introduce our Living Ripples Lead and Action Plan Facilitators, who will be supporting the implementation of the wellbeing and resilience process in your school.

Melania is the Living Ripples Lead and manages the onboarding and support of both schools and program providers. She is an experienced Project Manager in leading digital, community-based, and mobile-driven educational initiatives across low- and middle-income countries.

Andrew is the Action Plan facilitator. He is intrigued by how people learn, applying traditional and innovative pedagogies across preschool to adult professional learning. He focuses on how outdoor environments capture learners’ attention, particularly the role of nature’s fractal imagery in restoring attention.

Follow Living Ripples on Social Media

We’re excited to launch our official Living Ripples social media channels – a new way to stay connected, inspired, and informed.