Choosing a program

What evidence-based wellbeing programs are there for primary schools?

An evidence-based wellbeing program is one that has been tested and shown to support students, ideally through independent research. Growing With Gratitude is grounded in positive psychology and has been evaluated in a cluster randomised controlled trial in Australian primary schools.

How to check a program's evidence

  • Look for independent evaluation, not only testimonials.
  • Check national and state directories. ACER's Wellbeing Program Guide catalogues programs for Australian schools and is a good starting point.
  • Check your state's approved lists, such as the Victorian Schools Mental Health Menu.
  • Ask what the program is built on. GWG is a universal prevention program based on positive psychology, teaching habits students practise every day.

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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