Webinar Details

Approximately one in five Australian school students will experience an emotional or behavioural difficulty (EBD)—a challenge that affects classrooms across the country. When these students are not adequately recognised or supported, at least three concerning outcomes tend to follow: they often underperform academically, their teachers experience heightened stress, and the school environment can inadvertently contribute to a decline in their wellbeing.

Fortunately, there are practical, evidence-based steps that all members of the school community can take to make a lasting difference.

In this webinar, Dr John Burns will present a clear and accessible overview of strategies that every educator—from classroom teachers to school leaders—can implement. These approaches are designed to enhance not only academic engagement for students with EBDs, but also their long-term wellbeing.

This session will be particularly valuable for educators seeking to respond effectively to challenging behaviours, build inclusive learning environments, and create meaningful change for students with complex emotional needs.

About Dr John Burns

Dr John Burns is a clinical psychologist and social worker with over 25 years of frontline experience working in schools. His professional passion lies in equipping educators to support young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties.

John combines ongoing clinical practice with an academic role at the Lifespan Health and Wellbeing Research Centre at Macquarie University. His work is regularly published in international peer-reviewed journals.

John is the author of The No-Nonsense Guide to Mental Health in Schools: What Every Teacher Can Do to Make a Difference. He has served in several honorary leadership roles, including as Convenor of the Australian Psychological Society’s Psychologists in Schools Interest Group and the Association of Independent Schools of NSW School Counsellor Network.

Outside of work, John is a self-described mediocre guitar player and a devoted (and long-suffering) fan of the Wests Tigers Rugby League team.

Your FREE registration includes: 

•     Access to the live webinar - 10am AEST 24th July (30 minutes) 
•     14 day on-demand access to the recording (you don't need to attend live to access this)
•     Certificate of Attendance 

Terms and Conditions

• Access is provided for the registered individual/s only. Access details are unique to you and cannot be shared. Sharing access details will compromise your access to the platform and your registration will be cancelled.  

• All cancellations must be made in writing to admin@illumelearning.com.au.

• Where access details are not received, it is the responsibility of the registered attendee to contact admin@illumelearning.com.au. Please check any junk/spam folders first. 

• Access to the on-demand replay will cease on 7th August 2025 at 11:59pm AEST. No extensions will be available under any circumstances. 

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