Practitioners

Teachers and others talk about what they're doing to make a difference for their school communities. In each case their work is informed by an evidence based, whole school approach that is continually and actively building and modeling positive and inclusive relationships.

Paul Davis - Kids Congress
Paul Davis talks about Year 5 students across 36 schools organising and running a major project where they collaboratively examine and act on significant issues of the 21st century.

Sasha Grbich
Producer, writer and artist talks about her experiences working with young people on the anti-cyber bullying project.

Paul Johnson and Jenny Johnson
Paul is a psychologist and school counsellor. Jenny is a creative director. Together they write scripts for Brainstorm Productions to encourage students to make positive choices and say no to bullying.

Julie Winlow
The Assistant Principal at Huonville Primary School in Tasmania talks about "teaching students 'what to do' rather than getting caught up in what we want them 'not to do'."

Baden Phillips and Julianne Campbell
Coordinators of a pilot of the Pride and Prejudice educational package in urban and rural Tasmanian high schools to assist teachers in addressing sexual diversity and homophobia.

Peta Blood
International contributor to the field of restorative practices; looks at how these approaches can contribute to sustainable practice and better relationships in schools.

Peter Ross
ACT primary school principal whose school doesn't define bullying or harassment - they talk about someone being harmed. The focus is on building positive human relationships with the technology of restorative practices.

Chris Sarra
Director of the Institute for Indigenous Leadership in Education and Development that is designed to pursue improved student outcomes for Indigenous children.

Alison Wotherspoon
Senior Lecturer, Screen Production at Adelaide's Flinders University. Alison has developed an anti-cyber bullying project for young people.

Tracy Zilm
MindMatters National Coordinator of School Community Development developing workshops and materials to teachers, health professionals, parents and students all over Australia.

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