2026 No-Nonsense Mental Health Workshop: SYDNEY

Schools play a vital role in supporting the mental health and wellbeing of young people.  

This practical, evidence-informed workshop equips educators from both primary and secondary settings with the knowledge and confidence to better understand and respond to students with a range of mental health concerns including anxiety, depression, and trauma.  

Across the day, participants will learn to:  

• Understand how mental health challenges affect learning, engagement, and relationships.  
• Recognise early signs of concern and the influence of neurodiversity.  
• Respond with practical, strengths-based strategies for support.  
• Collaborate effectively with parents, carers, and professionals.  
• Sustain wellbeing for both students and staff.  

Grounded in evidence and informed by real classroom experience, the workshop offers clear frameworks and practical tools for building mentally healthy learning environments. Participants will leave with greater confidence, compassion, and clarity in supporting the mental health needs of their students.    

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DR JOHN BURNS

Dr John Burns is a clinical psychologist and social worker who has spent 25 years working as a school counsellor. He completed his PhD at Macquarie University, with a thesis that investigated the role of schools in the early detection of students with mental health difficulties. His professional passion is to see all school staff equipped to make a difference in the lives of young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties.  

He has held numerous honorary roles, including Convenor of the Australian Psychological Society’s Psychologists in Schools Interest Group, and Convenor of the Association of Independent Schools New South Wales school counsellor network. He is the author of The No Nonsense Guide to Mental Health in Schools: What Every Teacher Can Do to Make a Difference.  

In his spare time, John is a mediocre guitar player and devoted fan of the Wests Tigers Rugby League team.

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Terms and conditions

• Where an invoice is requested, registrations are considered confirmed on submission of the booking form and all event terms and conditions, including cancellation policy, will apply. 
• A $50 change fee applies where changes to attendee names are requested. Changes will be applied on receipt of payment. 
• For cancellations for any reason, including change of mind, the following terms apply
  • Cancellations must be made in writing to admin@illumelearning.com.au.
  • Cancellations made 15 days or more prior to the event will incur a 50% cancellation fee. 
  • Cancellations made 14 days or less prior to the event will incur a 100% cancellation fee.
• Cancellations must be made in writing to admin@illumelearning.com.au.
• Refunds will not be offered in the event of non-attendance.

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