Student-Led Wellbeing Conference 2026
Description
The Ravenswood School for Girls and Knox Grammar School Student-Led Wellbeing Conference offers emerging student leaders the opportunity to participate in a student-led workshop series where they will explore wellbeing strategies underpinned by the science of positive education that can be applied to both individual and collective wellbeing.
This year, our guiding theme is Empathy: Breaking barriers and Building Bridges. The conference will feature inspiring keynote presentations from James Castrission and Alex Moffat, complemented by student-led workshops, and will conclude with a spotlight series and an appreciative inquiry session.
The student-led workshop themes for the 2026 conference include (but not limited to):
Problem solving with empathy
Beyond black and white thinking:
Becoming an upstander
Our stories are connected
Forgiveness = Freedom
Strengths in action: The ripple effect
Curiosity = Connection
Gentleness: The power of listening
Target audience: Year 11 Students (Students in Years 10 and 12 welcome to participate)
Cost: Free. Includes keynote, student-led wellbeing workshops, conference experience and catering
Dress: Full school uniform
Please consider whether your student leaders would like to be a part of the ‘spotlight series’ where they will have the opportunity to share a 3-minute presentation on a wellbeing initiative they are actioning in their own school. If you would like to be a part of this segment, please complete your expression of interest using the link here.
Register here by Friday 29 May, 2026 unless sold out prior (maximum six students per school and two staff members)
Lineup
James Castrission
James will share how his adventure work alongside his expedition partner in extreme, high pressure environments brings empathy to life. His story will demonstrate how trust, vulnerability, and a deep understanding of others enable teams to navigate challenge and rely on one another when it matters most.
Alex Moffat
Alex is a neuroleadership practitioner and award-winning magician who helps audience members unlock, reframe, and conquer by unpacking how our thinking shapes the way we understand others. Through a blend of neuroscience and illusion, he will challenge assumptions and reveal how shifting perspective can influence interactions and strengthen the way we relate to those around us.
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