The Positive Schools 2026 conference series 'BEHAVING WELL'
The Positive Schools 2026 conferences will explore the most up-to-date, effective and equitable approaches to supporting positive behaviour in schools.
TALKS & WORKSHOPS WILL FOCUS ON:
- Developing respectful behaviours between students and staff.
- Building student belonging and learning engagement.
- Developing positive behaviours between students.
- Preventing and managing aggression and bullying.
- Supporting neurodivergent students, students with poor mental or physical health and/or those experiencing complex trauma.
- Guiding self-determination and positive behavioural choices with agency and autonomous motivation.
- Understanding and supporting healthy online behaviours for different ages and stages.
- Managing risk and discomfort, and building students' capacity for resilience.
- Embracing healthier understandings of stress and learning to live well.
The Positive Schools 2026 Conference Series
BEHAVING WELL
DATES, STATES & VENUES AS FOLLOWS:
- BRISBANE BCEC (Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre)
- Main Days: 26 & 27 Oct , Post-conf. 28 Oct - SYDNEY - Rydges World Square Hotel - Pre-conf. 4 Nov, Main Days: 5 & 6 Nov
- FREMANTLE - Rydges Esplanade Hotel - Pre-conf. 18 Nov, Main Days: 19 & 20 Nov
SEE INFORMATION ON ALL OF YOUR FAVOURITE POSITIVE SCHOOLS PRESENTERS AND FABULOUS NEW FACES BELOW
REGISTER NOW FOR 2026 - ON 30 DAY ACCOUNT OR BY CC
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The Positive Schools 2026 conferences return to Australia under the auspices of The University of Western Australia, and with the support of The MacKillop Institute.
Join more than twenty 'PRESENTERS with INTEGRITY' and be prepared to be ignited, engaged and inspired.
- The Changing Face of School-wellbeing - reflections from one of Australia's most loved parenting experts, MAGGIE DENT.
- How to 'Stress Well' with DR HELEN STREET, who will also present:
- A full-day pre/post conference workshop exploring Contextual Wellbeing development, Learning Engagement and MOTIVATION.
- Building Healthy Relationships with Young People - how to listen well, and how to talk well, with one of Australia's most highly respected clinical psychologists, DR MICHAEL CARR-GREGG, AO
- Supporting POSITIVE BEHAVIOURS using a TRAUMA-INFORMED approach with JUSTIN ROBERTS from The MacKillop Institute
- Calming the Anxious Generation with acclaimed US educator, DON BERG
When students are BEHAVING WELL, they are living well.
PRE/POST-CONFERENCE WORKSHOP
‘LOVE TO LEARN”
with Dr Helen Street
Join Helen for an exclusive day full of ideas, strategies, conversation and interaction introducing the ‘CONTEXTUAL WELLBEING’ philosophy and framework, and building a workable, grounded approach to MOTIVATION, LEARNING ENGAGEMENT & WHOLE-CLASS WELLBEING.
- Increase CLASSROOM WELLBEING with a SYSTEMIC, RELATIONAL approach.
- Improve STUDENT MOTIVATION with a focus on AGENCY and SELF-DIRECTION
- Increase LEARNING ENGAGEMENT and COMPETENCY with EFFECTIVE FEEDBACK
If you are new to the idea of ‘contextual wellbeing’, struggling to keep your students motivated, or in need of a deeper understanding of student engagement, then this is the day for you.
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Positive Schools 2026 Conference BEHAVING WELL - SINGLE DAY
Join us for a SINGLE DAY of The Positive Schools 2026 Conference BEHAVING WELL
318.20 including 10% gst & 1.5% cc charge-Early Bird
Positive Schools 2026 Conference BEHAVING WELL - MAIN DAY'S ONE AND TWO
Join us for BOTH MAIN DAYS of The Positive Schools 2026 Conference BEHAVING WELL
614.75 including 10% gst & 1.5% cc charge-Early Bird
Positive Schools 2026 Conference BEHAVING WELL - FULL EVENT
Join us for ALL THREE DAYS of The Positive Schools 2026 Conference BEHAVING WELL
907.50 including 10% gst & 1.5% cc charge-Early Bird
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Presenter Submission
If you are interested in presenting at Positive Schools please submit your application here.
Submissions with additional documents can be sent to submissions@positiveschools.com.au
Note: Positive Schools is NOT Positive Education.
- Please use the form below to submit your details plus 150 words title and overview plus
- a 150-word bio (including website and/or links to relevant online material)
- Please also let us know which state/s you would like to present in,
- and if you are interested in presenting a talk on the main stage or a workshop
