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No death by PPT here!

Short, practical online courses with guided discussion and full access across 2026

  • Learn online when it suits you

    Fully online, on demand courses you can return to across the year. Learn around teaching and school commitments, with no fixed sessions.

  • Learn with other teachers

    Courses include guided online discussion with other teachers and instructor input to support reflection and application.

Support you can draw on across the year

Focused courses supporting everyday classroom practice.

February intake. Details shared by email.

Each completed course includes a Certificate of Completion and a digital badge for your professional learning records.

Why we built this

Kieran Thorpe | Director

BHealthSc, GCertEd, GDipPsych, MSc (Psych), MAPS

Hi, I’m Kieran — a psychology lecturer and mental health educator with over 20 years of experience supporting people through challenging moments. I’ve worked across education, community services and mental health, helping individuals, teams and organisations build the skills to respond calmly, confidently and compassionately when someone is struggling. This course was designed to give you practical tools — not just theory — so you can feel ready to help when it matters most. My goal is to make sure you leave with simple, real-world strategies that you can use straight away, no matter your role or background. You don’t need to be a psychologist to support someone — you just need the right approach. That’s what this course is all about.

Dr Ashley Humphrey | Co-Founder

BA (Psych) (Hons), PhD

Hi, I’m Ashley — a psychology educator and researcher with a focus on how people think, connect, and find meaning in tough times. My work explores the values, beliefs, and social dynamics that shape wellbeing — especially for young people and those navigating uncertainty. Over the past decade, I’ve published research on identity, mental health, and social connection, and taught psychology at the university level. But I’ve always believed that psychology should be useful — not just academic. At The Wellbeing Project, I help turn big ideas into practical tools. My aim is to make sure the learning feels relevant, clear, and immediately useful — so that what you take from our courses sticks with you long after the page is closed.

In 2018, we were frustrated by professional learning that took time but changed little in practice. With support from Spark Deakin and Deakin University, we created The Wellbeing Project to focus on practical learning that supports people over time.

Before there were whiteboards, there were stories in the stars.

We learn on Wurundjeri Country, named after the Manna Gum, a tree rich in culture, medicine, and meaning. We honour Elders past and present, the original teachers and knowledge holders.