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Mental Wealth

How to build relationships, resilience and results

Available for primary and secondary, plus options for parents and school staff.

The current state of play

Students

3 in 4

mental health disorders appear before age 25

Prof. Anthony Jorm, University of Melbourne, via The Conversation; also Victorian Department of Health
1 in 2

feel stressed all or most of the time

Mission Australia, 2024
2 in 3

will not seek help

R U OK?, 2023

Parents

69%

of parents would consider changing schools if they felt their child was unhappy or not well looked after

The Educator, 2023
80%

of parents report their support needs were not completely met in the last 12 months

The Educator, 29/04/2024 — “New Research on What Parents and Carers Worry About” (ReachOut research)

Staff

More than half

of teachers feel inadequately equipped to manage wellbeing and mental health issues

The Educator, 2024 (53%)
Nearly 1 in 2

schools identify wellbeing as their highest priority

The Educator, 2024 (48%)
The program

Relationships + Resilience = Results

A full cohort. In your hall. On your schedule.

Respect & Connect

How to drop the need to be 'liked' and learn how to be loved

  • Practise effective non-verbal skills for better communication
  • Identify and avoid the most common conflict-resolution mistakes
  • Discover the "LOVES" method to improve connection and belonging
Recommended Year 10Download the flyer

Mental Wealth

How to build your resilience bank

  • Discover the five "giant leaps" for better mental health and resilience
  • Practise a 60-second reset for emotional regulation
  • Use the "happiness edge" to improve motivation and engagement
Recommended Year 11Download the flyer

DRIVE

How to maximise results and optimise stress

  • Learn the science of discipline and focus for lasting results
  • Take responsibility to embrace healthy stress and challenge
  • Discover how to 'fail forward' to overcome procrastination and fear
Recommended Year 12Download the flyer

Mental Wealth for Primary

The Big Leap — transition to high school

  • Practise "opti-realism" to overcome anxiety and create healthy expectations
  • Build confidence and skills to create new and positive relationships
  • Discover and practise the five principles of "mental wealth"
Recommended Years 5–6Download the flyer

Mental Wealth for Families

How to build relationships, resilience and results at home

  • Learn the "LOVES" method to communicate with courage and compassion
  • Use the "happiness edge" to improve motivation and engagement
  • Discover the five "giant leaps" for better mental health and resilience

Mental Wealth for Staff

How to build relationships, resilience and results at school

  • Use the "happiness edge" to improve engagement and retention
  • Discover the five "giant leaps" for better mental health and resilience
  • Learn the "LOVES" method to build connection and belonging

What's included

  • 75–90 minute sessions
  • Mental Wealth posters
  • Follow-up lessons for staff
  • Take-home resources for students
  • Supportive resources for parents

What it changes

  • Simple and practical tips to manage anxiety and stress
  • Happier students improve attendance and behaviour
  • Better mental health and resilience boost engagement and performance
  • A more positive school culture increasing connection and belonging
  • Stronger wellbeing outcomes increases parent satisfaction
  • Supportive leadership and PD leads to better staff retention
  • Holding supportive conversations helps students in distress

What schools are saying

Fantastic.
Alana KochChair, HICES Pastoral Network · Heads of Independent Co-Educational Schools
A great speaker, and I thoroughly recommend him.
Peter DowneyPrincipal · Oxford Falls Grammar
Extraordinary story, amazing skills… I highly recommend.
Rowena DudgeonDeputy Head Pastoral Care · Shore School
Fantastic. Very inspiring, very engaging, and lots of practical tips. Thank you Nick, for inspiring our community!
Robin ChandPrincipal · Killara High School
The most engaged I've ever seen this group for any talk… They loved it.
David OksinskiYear 10 Advisor · Cherrybrook Technology High School
Fantastic — lots of information and approaches to manage screen time. Thank you!
Lisa McGeownBehaviour Specialist Advisor · NSW Department of Education
Wow. I cannot speak highly enough. His energy, his engagement, and his ability to connect with kids was second to none. 100% would highly recommend.
Shannon CameronVice-President · NSW PDHPE Teachers Association Conference
One of the best speeches that ever came to our school.
RochelleYear 10 student · Cherrybrook Technology High School
Absolutely phenomenal.
SofiaYear 10 student · Cherrybrook Technology High School
Inspired me to the moon and back!
Year 11 studentStudent · Willoughby Girls High School
The best wellbeing lesson we've ever had.
Year 7 studentStudent · Oxford Falls Grammar
I just can't express enough how awesome this was.
AvaYear 12 student · St Luke's Grammar School
Incredibly impactful.
Megan SaffiotiP&C President · Hamilton South Public School
Full of practical ideas and positives.
Marion DelpradoParent
This was so informative and well presented. I feel energised and keen to look further into the points he brought up.
CarlaParent
Amazing!
Yvette CostsasParent
In the room
Nick Kenny presenting to a full cohort of secondary students in a school hall
Mental Wealth for Secondary
Nick Kenny presenting to primary school students seated in a school hall
Mental Wealth for Primary
Nick Kenny with a parent audience in the theatre at Oxford Falls Grammar
Mental Wealth for Parents
Nick Kenny presenting to school staff at a professional development session
Mental Wealth for Staff
Nick Kenny presenting to a full cohort of students in a school hall
Practical detail

Frequently asked questions

How long do the sessions run?

60 to 90 minutes for students, and 60 minutes plus 30 minutes of Q&A for parents.

Are there online options for delivery?

Yes, online delivery is an option. The price is the same, and it doesn't carry the same impact as in-person — so running the session live is advisable.

What if parents can't attend?

A supportive PDF is sent to all families, whether they attended or not. Schools are welcome to record the session.

Can we film the presentation?

Yes. If the school wishes to film and share it with families who couldn't attend, that's fine as long as the link is available only to your school community and is taken down within 28 days. Filming and streaming resources are provided and managed by the school.

Can we run the sessions on different days?

It's an option, but it incurs a surcharge and reduces the overall impact. Running them on the same day is advisable both for impact and affordability.

How many people can attend?

The ideal size for student sessions is 80–150, with a maximum of 250. Smaller cohorts are welcome and often benefit from more personalised attention. There's no limit on numbers for parent and staff sessions. Additional schools incur a surcharge.

Can students attend the parent session?

No. The content in each session is weighted and crafted for its specific audience.

High impact. Easy to book. Impossible to forget.

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