A very warm welcome to all our new and returning schools! We’re so glad to have you as part of the Living Ripples community. Each of you is making a difference in nurturing student wellbeing and resilience, and we’re excited to continue this journey together.

Here’s a look at what’s happening across our community this term:

• School Profile – Inspiring stories from one of our Living Ripples schools

• Student Wellbeing Action Grant – Funding support now open for schools

• Meet Our Provider – Spotlight on one of our amazing program partners

• Certificate for Schools – A token of appreciation for your commitment to wellbeing

• About Living Ripples – A short summary to include in your school profile

A Decade of Wellbeing at Tenison Woods

“Be Kind, Be Brave, Be You” isn’t just a motto at Tenison Woods Catholic School, it’s the guiding principle that shapes the school’s culture and its commitment to ensuring every child feels cared for and supported to thrive. For close to a decade, Tenison Woods Catholic School has been deeply committed to mental health and wellbeing. Beginning with Positive Education from the Institute of Positive Education the school embedded practices such as character strengths across the community

Read the full case study to learn what initiatives Tenison Woods have implemented to improve the wellbeing and resilience within their school community.

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 of up to $2500 per annum designed to help Living Ripples schools respond to a specific, identified need that has emerged through the survey and action planning process.

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 application by 1 November 2025 and start turning insights into action!

Meet Living Ripples provider: The Youth Impact Foundation

The Youth Impact Foundation brings together leading organisations in the youth wellbeing space to drive change in mental health, wellbeing, and leadership. Through a careful selection process, they welcome mission-aligned organisations into their network. Their shared service model streamlines program delivery with expert facilitation and event management, while also supporting talent development, succession planning, and long-term sustainability through in-school and after-school programs.

The Youth Impact Foundation brings together leading organisations driving youth wellbeing, resilience, and leadership:

• Burn Bright: Delivers full-day school workshops and a 4-day National Leadership Camp for Years 10–12, exploring protective mental health factors through experiential learning.

• Youth Leadership Academy Australia (YLAA): Runs a National Conference Tour and tailored in-school workshops for Years 5–12, focusing on leadership and community engagement.

• The Flourish Journey: Offers full-day workshops for small groups of high-school girls, fostering resilience, empowerment, and connection.

• Attitude Australia: Provides 1–1.5 hour health and wellbeing presentations for whole year groups, covering topics such as digital citizenship, mental health, and bullying.

• Youth Engagement Project: Supports educators and organisations through training, and delivers short Public Speaking Workshops for high-school students to build confidence and communication skills.

Celebrating your commitment!

Each term, we’re delighted to recognise schools completing the Living Ripples process. Your Certificate of Completion celebrates the dedication and care you bring to student wellbeing and resilience.

Submit the form, and your Certificate will arrive at the end of the term.

Promoting your school’s involvement in Living Ripples

We’re excited to be partnering with more than 130 Living Ripples schools across Australia!

To celebrate your dedication to student wellbeing, we’ve created a short excerpt and asset that you can easily share on your school website or communication platforms – showcasing the positive impact your school is making in the community.