Meet Luke
Smiling Mind has helped Luke to focus and even get the Captains award for his good behaviour in class.
Why?
Youth mental health is a major problem and the incidence of mental illness continues to rise1
DID YOU KNOW?
1 in 4 secondary students and 1 in 7 primary school students experience a mental illness2 and 75% of all mental illness has its onset before the age of 24.3
This is why it is imperative we take preventive action to turn these statistics around.
Mindfulness is proven to lead to better attention, memory, regulation of emotions and self awareness.4,5,6 In turn, improvements in these areas can lead to reduced stress, anxiety and depression, better academic skills, social skills and self esteem.4,7
OUR IMPACT TO DATE
8.6M
App downloads globally
12.8M
Young people reached globally
1,400
Australian schools have participated our Primary School Program
8.3M
Australian children reached by our programs
Our Values
100% People First
We are dedicated to creating impact with people at the centre of everything we do.
Curious
We ask questions and we strive to keep learning and improving.
Intentional
We know action is required to achieve our goals and we’re purposeful in every action we take.
Changemakers
We challenge the status quo and pave new paths towards helping every mind thrive.
Our Story
We have been overwhelmed by the success of the program since its launch in 2012, with more and more people using the Smiling Mind programs in their homes, schools and more recently, workplaces.
Smiling Mind is now considered to be one of the world’s leaders in the pre-emptive mental health space and Australia’s go-to expert for youth-based mindfulness programs. We pride ourselves on pioneering innovative ways to support good mental health and wellbeing across all our programs.
Jane Martino (Newton) & James Tutton
Smiling Mind Co-founders
Meet Anna
Anna uses Smiling Mind with her students to help them build skills they can use throughout their lives.
Meet Brodie
Brodie uses the Smiling Mind app with her son and has seen him benefit from learning how to verbalise his feelings
Meet Andy
Since using Smiling Mind in his workplace, Andy and his staff have felt more calm, energised and less stressed
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OUR BOARD
We are a unique organisation governed by a passionate and experienced Board. Their ongoing support, dedication and commitment ensures that we are 100% focused on achieving our vision.
Jane Martino (Newton)
Smiling Mind Chair and Co-founder, Business Advisor, Shout for Good Founder, Finalist in the Telstra Young Business Women's Awards, Board Member for Melbourne Football Club and Launch Vic
James Tutton
Smiling Mind Co-founder, Director Neometro, Founder of Moonlight Cinema, Founding Board Member of Contemporary Arts Precinct (CAP), Co-Founder of The Plato Project
Professor Frank Oberklaid, AM
Member of the Order of Australia, 2023 Victorian Senior Australian of the Year, Founding Director at the Royal Children's Hospital, Co-Group Leader of Child Health Policy, Equity and Translation at the Murdoch Children's Research Institute and an Honorary Professor of Paediatrics at the University of Melbourne, Chair of the Victorian Children’s Council
Neil Thompson
Corporate Advisor, Former CEO at Velocity Frequent Flyer, Fellow of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (FAICD), Advisory Board Member for The Australian National University, Australian Centre In China and the World, Non-Executive Directorfor Horizon Power
Ben Hensman
Venture capital investor at Square Peg Capital. Formerly an Investment Analyst at Fidelity International.
Niamh Hussey
CFO Advisory National Lead Partner, PwC Australia. Board Member and Finance, Audit and Risk Committee Member for STREAT.
Héma Prakash
Co-Founder Ponti Health (Specialist Menopause Medical Practice), previously Vice-President and Managing Director Asia Pacific, MINDBODY Inc. Board Member and Start-Up Strategy Advisor, The Style of Mrs V Media. Head of Client Development & Partnerships - Asia Pacific, Studiosity. Co-Founder & Operating Managing Director, Principal - Capital Introductions and Capital Raising.
