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Professional Learning Day: Digital Wellbeing
Posted 28 Jul 2026
A day of practical learning, discussion and shared ideas
Join the Mentally Healthy Schools program for a Professional Learning Day focused on Digital Wellbeing.
This full-day workshop explores evidence-based approaches to supporting positive digital wellbeing in schools. Gain practical strategies to help young people develop healthy digital habits, navigate the online world safely and support their mental wellbeing.
Hear from schools, researchers and professionals working in digital wellbeing, with opportunities to network, share experiences and learn from one another.
Program
- St Hilda’s Anglican School – sharing the steps they are taking to protect the privacy and digital wellbeing of their students.
- Researcher, Lauri Parr – Online Photo Sharing.
- Workshop 1: Navigating Online Spaces with Neurodivergent Young People
Facilitators: Siobhan Unwin and Adrianne Evans. - Workshop 2: Supporting digital wellbeing in mainstream education.
A detailed program will be sent to all registered attendees closer to the event.
Event details
When: Friday 18 September, 8.30am–4.30pm
Where: The Lantern, TL Robertson Library, Curtin University, Bentley
Cost: $50 + gst
Concessions: If you are a Mentally Healthy Schools Partner or a pre-service teacher please email mentallyhealthyschools@curtin.edu.au.
Suitable for: Teachers, school nurses, wellbeing teams, school professional staff and support teams, and pre-service teachers
What you will learn
- Evidence-based insights into young people and today’s digital landscape
- Inclusive approaches to positive digital wellbeing
- Practical classroom and school strategies
- Tools to strengthen resilience and social connection
Bookings
Bookings are through Humanitix. Places are limited and registration is essential.
Not a Mentally Healthy Schools Partner?
Contact the Mentally Healthy Schools team to learn more about becoming a Partner and accessing events like this. Email mentallyhealthyschools@curtin.edu.au