Shop 2, 342 Camden Valley Way, Narellan NSW 2557
Welcome to Goanna Academy!
QUALITY ASSURED PROGRAMS
MINDED IN SCHOOLS
At its core, our program aims to open the dialogue of Mental Health in establishing preventative strategies, healthy habits and provide students with tools for the future.
OUR AMBASSADORS
Advocates for Young People • Advocates for Youth •
Stronger Communities • Positive Change
Cody
Walker
NRL South Sydney Rabbitohs and Goanna Academy Ambassador
Kennedy
Cherrington
NRLW Athlete and Goanna Academy Ambassador
Jakiya
Whitfeld
NRLW Athlete and Goanna Academy Ambassador
Rueben
Cherrington
NRLW Athlete and Goanna Academy Ambassador
Taliah
Fuimaono
NRLW Athlete and Goanna Academy Ambassador
Nakia Davis
Welsh
NRLW Athlete and Goanna Academy Ambassador
Grace
Kemp
NRLW Athlete and Goanna Academy Ambassador
Keele
Brown
NRL Athlete and Goanna Academy Ambassador
Olivia
Kernick
NRLW Athlete and Goanna Academy Ambassador
Rachael
Pearson
NRLW Athlete and Goanna Academy Ambassador
Taneka
Todhunter
NRLW Athlete and Goanna Academy Ambassador
MINDED IN ACTION
What does a session look like?
FOUNDED ON LIVED EXPERIENCE
In consultation with the Department of Education (NSW), Headspace, former teachers and support learning staff, the Goanna Academy developed the MindED Program.
- Curriculum Aligned (Stages 3–6)
- Dept of Education Quality Assured
- Headspace endorsed
- Supports NSW Wellbeing Framework
- Evidence-Informed & Prevention Focused
- Flexible Delivery For Diverse Learners
- Available Australia-Wide
MINDED IN ACTION
Student Outcomes
FOUNDED ON LIVED EXPERIENCE
Our modules cover topics of relationships, healthy habits, self esteem, selfcare & wellbeing. This ensures students are educated in mental health awareness, able and willing to engage in conversations around mental health and understand the support services available to them.
MINDED IN ACTION
Who will
benefit from
Who will
benefit from
this program?
FOUNDED ON LIVED EXPERIENCE
MindED supports the whole school community by equipping students with practical wellbeing skills, complementing existing school wellbeing initiatives, empowering parents and carers to continue conversations beyond the classroom, and helping create safe, connected environments where young people can thrive.
CURRICULUM OUTCOMES
MindED is designed to support learning outcomes across:
- NSW PDHPE K-10 Syllabus
- Personal and Social Capability
- NSW Wellbeing Framework for Schools
- Respectful Relationships Education (RRE)
- Australian Professional Standards for Teachers (APST)
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Histories and Cultures Cross-Curriculum Priority
OUR PROGRAM TAILORED FOR YOUR STUDENTS
Every school community is different. That's why MindED combines evidence-informed curriculum themes with flexible delivery that reflects the unique strengths, challenges and priorities of your students.
- No two schools are the same. We work alongside school leaders and wellbeing staff to understand the needs of your students and tailor delivery accordingly.
- We support the people who support young people. Teachers and school staff play a vital role in student wellbeing. MindED provides an additional layer of support through lived experience, practical mental health education and flexible delivery that complements the important work already happening within schools.
- Flexible Learning Environments - our programs are adaptable for alternative learning environments.
- While every delivery is tailored, our core curriculum remains consistent against Department outcomes, focusing on belonging, healthy habits, self-esteem, self-care and help-seeking behaviours.
THE CURRICULUM
The 5-Module Journey
A one day program with additional e-learning resources for ongoing education.
01
AMBASSADOR STORY, BELONGING & CONNECTEDNESS
Ambassador-led storytelling focused on connectedness.
02
HEALTHY HABITS & GOALS
Focus on routine, time management, and meaningful goal setting.
03
POSITIVE SELF ESTEEM
The power of the mind and strategies for self-belief.
04
SELF-CARE & WELLBEING
Practical strategies for positive mental health and early detection.
05
FURTHER E-LEARNING
Ambassador-led recap, group celebration, and feedback.
Accreditations
NSW Education Quality Assured Program
Headspace continuous training for active listening and safe storytelling
Supply Nation Certified
Program FAQ
Yes. MindED has been designed to support learning outcomes across Stage 3–6 cohorts and aligns with key areas of the NSW PDHPE syllabus, Personal and Social Capability framework, the NSW Wellbeing Framework and Respectful Relationships Education. Program content can be tailored to suit the age, developmental stage and wellbeing priorities of each cohort while maintaining curriculum relevance.
MindED includes:
- Pre-program planning meetings
- Consultation with school leadership and wellbeing teams
- Tailored delivery planning
- Student and teacher resources
- Evaluation and outcome reporting
- Optional parent and carer sessions
- Access to additional e-learning resources
Yes. Goanna Academy regularly delivers programs throughout regional, rural and remote Australia. We understand the unique opportunities and challenges faced by regional communities and work collaboratively with schools to ensure programs are accessible, flexible and responsive to local needs.
MindED is flexible and can be delivered through:
- Full school day
- Half-day workshops
- Small group sessions
- Classroom or outdoor learning environments
We recognise that every school is different. Delivery is tailored to suit your students, school priorities and available time.
Student safety is central to all program delivery. Our ambassadors and facilitators receive training in:
- Safe storytelling practices
- Mental health literacy
- Appropriate responses to disclosures
- Creating psychologically safe learning environments
We work alongside school staff and local support services to ensure students have appropriate support pathways before, during and after delivery.
Simply contact our team to discuss:
- Student year levels
- Delivery options
- Student numbers
- Preferred dates
- Funding opportunities
We will work with you to develop a tailored MindED experience that meets the needs of your school community.
COMMUNITY PARTNER IMPACT
HEADSPACE NOWRA
A Deeply Inspiring Collaboration
We are delighted to extend our heartfelt thanks to Greg Inglis, Kennedy Cherrington, and Zack Jenetsky and the Goanna Academy team for their exceptional collaboration with Headspace Nowra.
Your partnership has made a significant impact on our service and, more importantly, on the young people we serve.
The powerful stories shared by the ambassadors have been profoundly inspiring and have resonated deeply with the students. These personal experiences have not only fostered a strong connection but have also provided invaluable insights and support during the workshops.
We also want to express our gratitude for the thoughtful approach you take in tailoring each workshop to meet the specific needs for each school.
This level of customisation demonstrates your commitment to delivering relevant and meaningful content, which has greatly enhanced the effectiveness of engaging with our local schools.
We are pleased to report that, as a direct result of your programs, so far four students have reached out for counseling, and five students have sought work and study support.
This is a testament to the positive influence of your workshops and the meaningful connections and rapport we have been able to build with our local schools, and their students.
Thank you for your dedication, passion, and the positive difference you are making in the lives of young people. We look forward to continuing this impactful collaboration.
SINCERELY,
Headspace Nowra Team
READY TO
STICK WITH IT?
Tell us about your requirements, and we’ll work with you to bring MindED to your school or organisation.
