Choosing a program

How do we choose a whole-school wellbeing program?

Choose a program that staff will use consistently, that covers every year level, and that connects classrooms, families and the wider school. A whole-school program works when it becomes part of the weekly rhythm, not an extra.

Questions to ask before you commit

  1. Is it evidence-based and on your state's approved lists?
  2. Can teachers run it with little or no preparation?
  3. Does it suit every year level from Foundation to Year 6?
  4. Can it flex from a 5 minute activity to a full lesson?
  5. Does it include families and before and after school care?
  6. Can you try it before the school commits?

How GWG answers them

GWG is on the Victorian Schools Mental Health Menu and the SA External Wellbeing Programs Directory, and has been evaluated in a cluster randomised controlled trial. GWG HQ covers Foundation to Year 6, with an AI lesson adapter that changes any lesson's length, year level and focus. It includes a Parent Portal and OSHC resources. Teachers can start with a free account.

Why schools trust GWG

  • Listed on the Victorian Government Schools Mental Health Menu
  • Listed on the South Australian Department for Education External Wellbeing Programs Directory
  • Included in ACER's national Wellbeing Program Guide
  • Evaluated in a cluster randomised controlled trial in Australian primary schools
  • Australian Government funded: Naturally Brave (2024 to 2026), a disaster resilience program for primary schools in South Australia, New South Wales and Queensland, delivered with Bushfire Kids Connect and Makers Empire through the National Emergency Management Agency's Disaster Ready Fund, with support from SAFECOM, the Queensland Reconstruction Authority and the NSW Reconstruction Authority
  • South Australian Government funded: funding to the Adelaide Crows to expand Growing With Gratitude into more South Australian schools, with a focus on regional communities
  • More than 1 million students across 1,205 schools in 80+ countries have been part of a GWG presentation, workshop, online program or event

Try it first

Teachers can create a free GWG HQ account and try lessons in their classroom before the school makes any decision. School options are quoted to suit what you already have in place, with discounts available for smaller schools.

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