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Build a calm, engaged, and connected school community

 

An evidence-based whole-school program that strengthens student wellbeing, educator capability and school culture.

  • Australian Curriculum V9 Aligned 

  • Evidence-Based, Psychologist Designed

  • Independently Evaluated by ACER

  • Whole-School Approach

  • Flexible Implementation

 
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Proven impact in Australian schools

Schools using the program reported:

 

88%

of students enjoyed participating in the program.

66%

of students experienced positive wellbeing outcomes, including feeling calmer, happier, better able to manage emotions and more connected to others.

85%

of educators observed improvements in student wellbeing.

81%

of educators felt more confident teaching Social Emotional Learning.

70%

of educators said the program positively impacted their own wellbeing.

92%

of educators found the lessons easy to use.

 
 

Source: Independent evaluation by the Australian Council for Education Research (ACER), 2025.

 

“Smiling Mind has given our students simple, effective tools to understand and navigate their emotions and refocus for learning.”

— Mental Health in Schools Lead

“I learned to stay calm when things happen, not to lose your temper, and think calmly to face the world more optimistically.”

— Year 5 student

“Its simplicity and ease of design feels like it is creating a community culture where verbalising emotions and knowing where to seek further help is informed and normalised.”

— Classroom Teacher

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What’s included:

  • SEL curriculum for Years 1–6 — 120 lessons aligned to the Australian Curriculum V9.0, with full digital resources, worksheets, and take-home materials

  • Everyday tools for real classroom moments — quick practices, meditations, and brain breaks for students and staff

  • Professional development that builds capability — a 60-minute Foundations course, plus in-depth training in trauma-informed practice and supporting neurodiversity and anxiety

  • Dedicated implementation support — hands-on support, evaluation surveys and custom reports, plus guides, onboarding resources, and templates in the Learning Hub

  • Whole-school engagement, extended into the home — family resources plus seamless integration with the free Smiling Mind App.