Missed out on the Generation Next Mental Health and Wellbeing of Young People Seminars? Can’t find your notes from previous years? You can access presentation notes and materials from seminars in the past few years here!
Mental Health and Wellbeing of Young People 2018
Please note: while we make every effort to provide you with the notes from the day, not all presentations can be shared electronically as some speakers do not give consent for digital copies of their slides to be shared.
Brisbane, 25 May 2018
- Gambling and Young People – Dr Sally Gainsbury
- Positive Body Image: Developing Understanding and Practical Strategies – Prof Susan J Paxton
- Teen Sleep Problems and Solutions – Dr Chris Seton
Perth, 1 June 2018
- Gambling and Young People – Dr Sally Gainsbury
- 4 Steps to Emotional Intelligence – Dr Justin Coulson
Melbourne, 8 June 2018
- The Rise of eSports – James Driver
- Helping Young People Make Positive Choices – Dr Kathryn Modecki
- What Can we Learn From The National Smart Phone Survey? – Dr Kathryn Modecki
- Social Media and Mental Health – A Toxic Combination for Young People – A/Prof Michael Nagel
- Teen Sleep Problems and Solutions – Dr Chris Seton
Canberra, 22 June 2018
- 4 Steps to Emotional Intelligence – Dr Justin Coulson
- Sexting – Just Rude Pictures? – Brett Lee
- Teen Sleep Problems and Solutions – Dr Chris Seton
- The Power of Empathy and Communication – Jonny Shannon
Adelaide, 27 July 2018
Sydney, 3 August 2018
- Gambling and Young People – Dr Alex Blaszczynski
- Practical Strategies to Empower Positive Digital Citizenship – Jocelyn Brewer
- Alcohol and Consent – Paul Dillon
- Everything May NOT Be Awesome…Are Smartphones Hurting Our Children? – A/Prof Michael Nagel
- Teen Sleep Problems and Solutions – Dr Chris Seton
Mental Health and Wellbeing of Young People 2017
Please note: while we make every effort to provide you with the notes from the day, not all presentations can be shared electronically as some speakers do not give consent for digital copies of their slides to be shared.
Brisbane, 26 May 2017
- Managing Anger & Aggression: A Practical Approach – Melissa Abu-Gazaleh
- The Dismantling of Girls’ Wellbeing: Issues and Solutions – Maggie Hamilton
- Gamblification in Gaming: Tricks Used to Financially Exploit Kids – James Driver
- Nurturing a Healthy Mind: Common Sense Strategies for Wellbeing – A/Prof Michael Nagel
- Media Violence and Domestic Violence: Obvious and Not-so-obvious Impacts – Dr Wayne Warburton
Perth, 2 June 2017
- Managing Anger & Aggression: A Practical Approach – Melissa Abu-Gazaleh
- The Dismantling of Girls’ Wellbeing: Issues and Solutions – Maggie Hamilton
- Supporting a Young Person in Their Decision Not to Use Alcohol or Drugs – Paul Dillon
- Media Violence and Domestic Violence: Obvious and Not-so-obvious Impacts – Dr Wayne Warburton
- Anxiety Disorders in Young People – Prof Jennie Hudson
Canberra, 9 June 2017
- The Dismantling of Girls’ Wellbeing: Issues and Solutions – Maggie Hamilton
- Gamblification in Gaming: Tricks Used to Financially Exploit Kids – James Driver
- Talking to Young People about Porn – Collett Smart
Melbourne, 16 June 2017
- The Dismantling of Girls’ Wellbeing: Issues and Solutions – Maggie Hamilton
- Supporting a Young Person in Their Decision Not to Use Alcohol or Drugs – Paul Dillon
- Media Violence & Domestic Violence: Obvious and Not-so-obvious Impacts – Wayne Warburton
Sydney, 4 August 2017
- Managing Anger & Aggression: A Practical Approach – Melissa Abu-Gazaleh
- Gamblification in Gaming: Tricks Used to Financially Exploit Kids – James Driver
- Rhythm for Social and Emotional Learning- Holyoake
- Streaming, Dreaming & Teening – Sleep Problems & Solutions – Dr Chris Seton
- Online Gaming: Managing Problematic Overuse – James Driver
- Sexting – Brett Lee
- The Impact of Technology on Education – Dr Michael Nagel
Mental Health and Wellbeing of Young People 2016
Please note: while we make every effort to provide you with the notes from the day, not all presentations can be shared electronically as some speakers do not give consent for digital copies of their slides to be shared.
Brisbane, 27 May 2016
- Teaching Boys Respectful Relationships – Dr Justin Coulson
- Connected Kids – The Potential of Pro-Social Media – Dan Haesler
- Radicalisation and Vulnerable Youth – Dr Clarke Jones
Perth, 3 June 2016
- How to Avoid Burnout: Strategies to Promote Wellbeing – Neal Bodel
- ‘Flying High’ Australia’s Love Affair with Stimulants: 2016 Update on Ice, Ecstasy, Cocaine and Young People – Paul Dillon
- Staff Communication – The Benefits of a Connected Team – Lois Keay-Smith
- Understanding Self-Harm and How to Support Young People – Michelle Mitchell
- Bigorexia in Boys – Dr Beth Shelton
- Gambling and Young People – Dr Wayne Warburton
Canberra, 10 June 2016
- Teaching Boys Respectful Relationships – Dr Justin Coulson
- Internet Connected Toys and Play – Dr Kate Highfield
- Staff Communication – The Benefits of a Connected Team – Lois Keay-Smith
- Gambling and Young People – Dr Wayne Warburton
- eSafety Office Videos
Melbourne, 15 July 2016
Adelaide, 29 July 2016
Sydney, 19 August 2016
- Digital Detox – Kate Barbat
- Teaching Boys Respectful Relationships – Dr Justin Coulson
- Teaching Our Connected Kids – Dan Haesler
- Practical Strategies for Schools to Tackle Racism – Dr Naomi Priest
- Understanding and Addressing Racism and Identity Based Bullying in Schools – Dr Naomi Priest
- Gambling and Young People – Dr Wayne Warburton
Mental Health and Wellbeing of Young People 2015
Melbourne, 22 May 2015
- Holistic Approaches to Promoting Healthy Minds and Healthy Weight – Prof Susan Sawyer
- Obesity and Eating Disorders – Prof Susan Sawyer
- Responding to Problem Sexual Behaviour in Children and Young People
- The Challenges of Change – Dr Travis Kemp
- Working with Children and Young People
Brisbane, 29 May 2015
- Preventing and Responding to Cases of Child Sexual Abuse – Prof Freda Briggs AO
- Rascism: How Should We Respond? – Dr Tim Soutphommasane
- Twitter Rules & Tools – Julie Inman Grant
- Wellbeing That Works – Principals Australia Institute
Canberra, 5 June 2015
- What No One Knows About Boys – Maggie Hamilton
- Wellbeing: What Do Young People Want? – Kerry Stirling
Perth, 26 June 2015
Sydney, 24 July 2015
- Building Trust: Why it Matters and How We Do It – Justin Coulson
- E-Cigarettes, Sheesha and Novel Forms of Smoking – Paul Dillon
- Wellbeing – What Do Young People Want? – Kerry Stirling
- Positive Psychology and Positive Workplace Culture – Dr Timothy Sharp
- Food, Fashion and Facebook: The Changing Landscape of Eating Disorders – Prof Stephen Touyz and Dr Louise George
Adelaide, 31 July 2015
Auckland, 28 August 2015
Gold Coast, 4 September 2015
Mental Health and Wellbeing of Young People 2014
Melbourne, 2 May 2014
- Cultivating Self-Esteem Rather Than Ego – Dan Haesler
- Anxiety in Young People – Prof Gavin Andrews
- Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders – Raewyn Mutch
- Using Education to Combat Racism – Dr Tim Soutphommasane
- Containing the Ripple Effects of Suicide – Stephanie Wilks
Brisbane, 9 May 2014
- Anxiety in Young People – Prof Gavin Andrews
- Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders – Raewyn Mutch
- Mind Matters
Perth, 23 May 2014
- Preventing Anxiety and Sadness – Prof Gavin Andrews
- Concussion is a Traumatic Brain Injury – Sue McLennan
- Bullying, The Law, and You – The Hon. Alastair Nicholson
Sydney, 30 May 2014
Main Program
- Prevent Anxiety & Sadness – Prof Gavin Andrews
- Racism: How Should We Respond? – Dr Tim Soutphommasane
- Bullying, The Law, And You – The Hon. Alastair Nicholson
- Video Game Addiction – A/Prof Doug Gentile
Leadership Program
- Bullying in the Workplace – The Hon. Alastair Nicholson
- Meditation Research Program – Kabir Sattarshetty
Canberra, 6 June 2014
- Evidence-Based Anti-Bullying Strategies – Dr Judith Slocombe
- Dyslexia and Learning Disorders – Mark Le Messurier
- Racism: How Should We Respond? – Dr Tim Soutphommasane
- Prevent Anxiety & Sadness – Prof Gavin Andrews
- Video Game Addiction – A/Prof Douglas Gentile
Adelaide, 27 June, 2014
- Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder – Dr Raewyn Mutch
- Bullying, The Law, And You – The Hon. Alastair Nicholson
- Problematic Internet Use – Dr Philip Tam
- Prevent Anxiety & Sadness – Prof Gavin Andrews
- Mobile Phones & Young People – Dr Kate Highfield
- Middle Years… Change & Challenge – Angie Wilcock
- Middle Years of Schooling – An Extra Resource from Angie Wilcock
Gold Coast, 25 July 2014
- MindMatters Session, Nick Prendergast
- Prevent Anxiety and Stress, Prof Gavin Andrews
- Racism, How Should We Respond, Megan Mitchell
Auckland, 1 August 2014
Mental Health and Wellbeing of Young People Seminar
Perth Friday 3 April
- Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders, Dr Raeywn Mutch
- KidsMatter and MindMatters, Whole School Approaches to Mental Health
Melbourne Friday 10 May 2013
Canberra, Friday 14 June 2013
Adelaide, Friday 21 June 2013
- Generation Me Me Me, Dan Haesler
- KidsMatter and MindMatters, Whole School Approaches to Mental Health
- 5 minute Meditation video, access here http://www.beyondthemind.com/
Kids In Cyberspace
Sydney Friday 16 March 2012
- Safety in the Virtual World
- INESS – Brett Lee
- Assisting Parents & Teaching Kids to Manage Their Online Behaviour -Tena Davies
- Important Cybersafety Resources – Melissa Sevil
- Zimmerman Sleep and Media 2008 – Dr Sarah Blunden
- Who’s Chatting to Your Kids – Detective Sergeant Stuart Butler
- Internet Agreement – Detective Sergeant Stuart Butler
Mental Health and Wellbeing of Young People Seminar
Perth Friday 30 March 2012
- Tobacco, Alcohol, OTC and Illicit Substance Use among Australian Secondary School Students
- Safety in the Virtual World
- Depressionproofing – Andrew Fuller
- Suicide Prevention – One Life at a Time – Andrew Fuller
- How Do You Look after a Drunk Friend – Fact Sheet – Paul Dillon
- Resilience Education – Fact Sheet – Paul Dillon
- Ten Tips for Parents – Fact Sheet – Paul Dillon
- Meditation in Schools – Dr Ramesh Manocha
- Cybersafety – Further Resources – Susan McLean
- Some Facts and Figures about Young People and Mental Illness
- Mental Silence Guided Meditation, Dr Ramesh Manocha
Brisbane Friday 4 May 2012
- Tobacco, Alcohol, OTC and Illicit Substance Use among Australian Secondary School Students
- Safety in the Virtual World
- Video Interview: Stress and the Brain, Assoc Prof Michael Nagel
- Video Interview: Online Access to Licit and Illicit Substances, Paul Dillon
- Some Facts and Figures about Young People and Mental Illness
- Mental Silence Guided Meditation, Dr Ramesh Manocha
Melbourne Friday 11 May 2012
- Tobacco, Alcohol, OTC and Illicit Substance Use among Australian Secondary School Students
- Safety in the Virtual World
- How to Increase your Motivation – Andrew Fuller
- Mindful Learning – Andrew Fuller
- Reinventing Schools from the Brain Up – Andrew Fuller
- Video Interview: Resilient Young People, Andrew Fuller
- Video Interview: Online Access to Licit and Illicit Substances, Paul Dillon
- Video Interview: Stress and the Brain, Assoc Prof Michael Nagel
- Healthy Eating Empowerment Messages Video, Dr Rick Kausman
- Some Facts and Figures about Young People and Mental Illness
- Mental Silence Guided Meditation, Dr Ramesh Manocha
Gold Coast Friday 1 June 2012
- Video Interview: Online Access to Licit and Illicit Substances, Paul Dillon
- Video Interview: Stress and the Brain, Assoc Prof Michael Nagel
- Some Facts and Figures about Young People and Mental Illness
- Healthy Eating Empowerment Messages Video, Dr Rick Kausman
- Mental Silence Guided Meditation, Dr Ramesh Manocha
Canberra Friday 8 June 2012
- Brain Fuel – Andrew Fuller
- Cyber Relationships – Andrew Fuller
- Depression Proofing Your Kids – Andrew Fuller
- How to be Happy – Andrew Fuller
- How to Build Confidence – Andrew Fuller
- How to Increase Your Marks – Andrew Fuller
- Tobacco, Alcohol, OTC and Illicit Substance Use among Australian Secondary School Students
- Safety in the Virtual World
- Video Interview: Resilient Young People, Andrew Fuller
- Video Interview: Stress and the Brain, Assoc Prof Michael Nagel
- Healthy Eating Empowerment Messages Video, Dr Rick Kausman
- Some Facts and Figures about Young People and Mental Illness
- Mental Silence Guided Meditation, Dr Ramesh Manocha
Adelaide, Friday 22 June 2012
- You Can Do It- Prof Michael Bernard
- Mental Silence Guided Meditation, Dr Ramesh Manocha
- Healthy Eating Empowerment Messages Video, Dr Rick Kausman
- Zimmerman Sleep and Media 2008 – Dr Sarah Blunden
- Who’s Chatting to Your Kids – Detective Sergeant Stuart Butler
- Internet Agreement – Detective Sergeant Stuart Butler
- Video Interview: Online Access to Licit and Illicit Substances, Paul Dillon
- How Do You Look after a Drunk Friend – Fact Sheet – Paul Dillon
- Resilience Education – Fact Sheet – Paul Dillon
- Ten Tips for Parents – Fact Sheet – Paul Dillon
Sydney, Friday 20 July 2012
- Porn & Its Impact on Young People – Melinda Tankard Reist
- Mental Silence Guided Meditation, Dr Ramesh Manocha
- Healthy Eating Empowerment Messages Video, Dr Rick Kausman
- Video Interview: Online Access to Licit and Illicit Substances, Paul Dillon
- How Do You Look after a Drunk Friend – Fact Sheet – Paul Dillon
- Resilience Education – Fact Sheet – Paul Dillon
- Ten Tips for Parents – Fact Sheet – Paul Dillon
- Brain Fuel – Andrew Fuller
- Cyber Relationships – Andrew Fuller
- Depression Proofing Your kids – Andrew Fuller
- How to Be Happy – Andrew Fuller
- How to Build Confidence – Andrew Fuller
- How to Increase Your Marks – Andrew Fuller
- Tobacco, Alcohol, OTC and Illicit Substance Use among Australian Secondary School Students
- Safety in the Virtual World