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Schools aren't the places they used to be...
The state of education and our schools has changed. Everyone, from media to community, can’t stop highlighting the challenges we face. From a staffing crisis, to more complex student needs, increasing workload and increasing red tape – our priorities have shifted away from those that truly matter to the success of our school, our people.
As a school leader, you’re probably noticing:
🔥 High levels of stress and burnout among your staff
🥱 A lack of enthusiasm and morale within the school community
🧑💻 Waning connection and collaboration between leadership, staff and students
📊 A struggle in identifying and addressing the true root causes of staff wellbeing issues
As a result…
👩🏫 Teacher and staff retention is becoming a growing concern
📉 Educator productivity, engagement and creativity are on the decline
👎 The overall culture of your school is suffering and the environment just doesn’t feel like it once did
Many school leaders are left feeling overwhelmed by the weight of responsibility for their school’s success, frustrated with the ongoing challenges that seem impossible to resolve. When we consider the impact that this situation has on our staff, students and the overall learning environment, it’s no surprise that we seek new and effective solutions to our problems.
Ignoring these challenges and sweeping them under the rug can lead to even bigger problems down the road
Escalating Staff Turnover: The stress and burnout experienced by your staff might push them to seek opportunities elsewhere, contributing to a revolving door of talent.
Deteriorating Academic Performance: With declining morale and engagement, the quality of teaching and learning may suffer, impacting the academic achievements of your students.
Negative Impact on School Reputation: A persistently stressed and demoralised staff can tarnish the image of your school.
Further Strain on Leadership: The burden of addressing these issues alone may lead to further strain on your leadership team, affecting your ability to be at the forefront and achieve notable growth and change.
Many schools and leaders are trying a number of initiatives but might be wasting precious time and resources as they try to address the staff wellbeing crisis with an ineffective approach to attending to their staff’s wellbeing needs.
What many schools are discovering...
Most schools care deeply about staff wellbeing.
But when the focus is mainly on personal support or isolated initiatives, it often fails to address the deeper workplace factors that shape how staff experience their work.
The challenge is rarely a lack of effort.
It is knowing where to focus.
Real change happens when schools strengthen leadership alignment, clarify expectations, address psychosocial risks and create the conditions where staff can work sustainably and perform at their best.
The first step is gaining clarity on what is truly shaping wellbeing in your school.
What becomes possible when wellbeing is led strategically...
Imagine a school where staff feel clear, supported and confident in the way work is designed and led.
Where leaders share a common language around wellbeing and psychosocial safety.
Where staff voice informs decisions and priorities.
Where culture strengthens because leadership actions and systems are aligned.
When these foundations are in place, engagement grows, collaboration improves and school performance becomes more sustainable over time.
This work does not begin with assumptions or one-size-fits-all programs.
It starts with understanding your context, building shared awareness and creating a strategic pathway forward together.
Become a Well-Led School and "lead with wellbeing in mind" so you can...
Reduce Staff Burnout and Enhance Wellbeing
Use collected wellbeing and psychosocial safety data to deploy targeted support and resources to create a work environment where staff feel genuinely cared for, leading to reduced burnout rates and heightened overall wellbeing and resilience.
Foster a Supportive and Collaborative Culture
Cultivate an environment that encourages teamwork, open communication and consultation, enabling leaders and staff to work together towards common goals and collective efficacy.
Attract and Retain Top Talent
Create a positive school culture and a supportive work environment that serves as magnet for high-calibre educators by establishing your school as a reputable place of work. Foster a culture of safety, satisfaction, passion and purpose, where professional and personal growth is nurtured.
Drive School Performance and Community Impact
An effective school focus on wellbeing leads to enhanced teaching quality, high-growth and increased life and learning outcomes for students. Place your school at the forefront in educational excellence and community contribution.
Transformative Leadership: Real Stories from the Well-Led Schools Partnership Program
“Our return survey results evidenced growth way beyond my expectations over a 12-month period.”
“Adrienne’s survey and tools, alongside follow-up reporting have opened a whole new perspective, for both my staff and I, on staff wellbeing as being the responsibility of the collective.
Adrienne’s advice has facilitated the development of a ‘Wellbeing Action Plan’, that is tailored to our staff in our school context. Her independent and empathetic ear, partnered with her research, expertise and on-the-ground awareness, has been embraced by the entire staff. Our return survey results evidenced growth way beyond my expectations over a 12-month period.
Without reservation, I would highly recommend Adrienne’s Consultancy and guidance. It takes the pressure off the principal to be the one and only. ‘Us and Them’ is now a thing of the past.”
Anne Burgess
Principal - James Cook Primary School VIC
Introducing...
The Well-Led Schools Partnership Program
A structured, whole-school partnership designed to help leaders move beyond fragmented wellbeing efforts and embed a clear, strategic approach to staff wellbeing, psychosocial safety and school culture.
The Well-Led Schools Partnership Program supports schools to strengthen leadership alignment, build shared understanding and develop the knowledge, capability and systems needed to improve staff experience and school performance over time.
Rather than offering one-off training, this partnership guides your school through a sequenced process that aligns with psychosocial risk management expectations while building sustainable leadership practice.
Grounded in educational leadership research, positive psychology and current psychosocial safety guidance, the partnership provides ongoing support, professional learning and strategic facilitation to help schools embed change in how they lead, communicate and operate.
Process
Pinpoint Your School’s Unique Needs
Gather meaningful staff voice through structured consultation and data review.
Identify the key organisational, cultural and leadership factors influencing staff wellbeing, psychosocial safety and performance, creating a clear foundation for action.
Unite Your Leadership Team and Up-skill your Staff
Find your direction and vision and unite leaders and staff in your school’s approach to wellbeing and psychosocial safety.
Evolve leaders’ skills and build their leadership capacity to achieve ongoing buy-in from staff. Involve staff in culture-building initiatives and up-skill them with strategies for personal and workplace wellbeing.
Develop Your Wellbeing Framework and Action Plan
Each term, be guided by an expert to translate insights into a clear, documented strategy.
Co-create a tailored Wellbeing Framework and Action Plan that outlines priorities, controls, preventative strategies and next steps to support long-term progress.
Inclusions
Survey, Report and Diagnostics
Survey staff with our Anonymous Staff Wellbeing Survey and gain deep insights into staff wellbeing, psychosocial risk factors, burnout risk, school culture and morale.
We’ll review data to pinpoint key workplace stressors, hazards and risks and assess your current approach to staff wellbeing and psychosocial safety. Build clarity through structured diagnostics that help identify priorities, risks and opportunities for improvement across your school.
Tailored Staff Wellbeing Framework and Action Plan
Collaborate with your entire school staff to embed a strategic approach to wellbeing, psychosocial safety and school culture.
By the program’s end, you’ll be equipped with a Staff Wellbeing Framework that brings together prevention, leadership alignment and culture-building strategies designed to strengthen your school’s performance.
Ensure lasting progress with a ‘Staff Wellbeing Action Plan’ custom-tailored to your school’s vision, identified priorities and goals, documenting controls, preventative strategies and long-term direction beyond the program.
Staff Development Sessions and Online Learning
Engage staff in 4 workshops and gain access to a self-paced online wellbeing course for all staff.
Explore the organisational and personal factors influencing staff experience, gaining practical tools to navigate workplace pressures, strengthen collaboration and support positive culture. Staff develop greater awareness, shared language and strategies that enhance wellbeing and professional effectiveness.
Leadership Development Sessions
Engage leaders in 5 interactive group leadership sessions designed to align and strengthen your school’s approach to staff wellbeing, psychosocial safety and culture.
Gain support, strategy and guidance to embed an effective Wellbeing Framework, empowering leaders to improve communication, strengthen trust and create psychologically safer working environments across the school.
Bi-Termly Strategy Calls
Benefit from 8 bi-termly strategy calls designed to support your senior leadership.
Ensure progress with continuous support throughout the entire process.
Focus your approach and development of your strategy with transformative and personalised leadership coaching and guidance across the year.
Access to an Online Portal
Gain access to a personalised online portal featuring professional learning, implementation resources, activities and checklists.
Support consistent follow-through between sessions, ensuring your school stays focused, aligned and confident in progressing its wellbeing and culture strategy.
Apply to Join Now and Transform Your School's Future!
Embark on a journey to transform your school culture and elevate staff wellbeing.
Your Year Inside The Well-Led Schools Partnership Program
Take a Sneak Peek Inside Our 12 Month Program
First Term
Assess Your Staff Wellbeing and Uncover Hidden Challenges
A school scan is an essential first step toward making meaningful and lasting changes at your school.
Pinpoint EXACTLY what your staff need to strengthen wellbeing, psychosocial safety and culture.
- Anonymously survey staff and uncover valuable insights into staff wellbeing, psychosocial risk factors, school culture, morale and workplace stressors.
Receive a comprehensive data analysis report outlining priority areas, potential risks and recommended next steps. - Receive a comprehensive data analysis report outlining priority areas, potential risks and recommended next steps.
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Leadership Development Session 1: ‘Scanning and Planning’
Get clear on the current state of staff wellbeing, psychosocial safety and culture at your school. We review data, observations and staff feedback to establish informed priorities moving forward. -
Staff Workshop 1: ‘Give Your Staff a Voice’
Review school data and empower participants to share feedback, highlight pressures and contribute to shaping priorities, preventative strategies and solutions.
Second Term
Cultivate a Culture of Wellbeing That Drives School Performance and Success
Next, we place wellbeing and psychosocial safety at the heart of your leadership approach by crafting a shared vision for culture, staff experience and sustainable improvement.
This step strengthens leadership and staff alignment and establishes a clear direction for how wellbeing and risk prevention will be approached across the school.
- Staff Development Session 2: ‘Co-Creating Vision’
Staff work alongside leadership to co-create a joint vision that strengthens culture, clarifies expectations and supports psychologically safer working environments. - Leadership Development Session 2: ‘6 Key Themes in the Research’
Explore evidence-informed practices that support staff wellbeing, leadership effectiveness and preventative approaches to workplace stress.
Third Term
Upskill Your Leaders and Staff to Enhance Their Impact
Empower leaders and staff to build shared capability in navigating workplace pressures, strengthening relationships and contributing to a positive and supportive culture.
Move beyond “us vs them” mindsets and build collective responsibility for wellbeing, culture and professional practice.
- Leadership Development Session 3: ‘Evolve Your Leadership’: Explore educational leadership approaches that strengthen trust, communication and psychologically safe environments.
- Staff Development Session 3: ‘The Joint Responsibilities of Staff Wellbeing’: Build awareness of the shared role leaders and staff play in influencing morale, culture and workplace wellbeing. Explore stress, burnout and practical strategies to strengthen collaboration and professional wellbeing.
- All staff gain access to an online wellbeing course for educators, supporting self-awareness, regulation and sustainable professional practice.
Forth Term:
Forge a Path To Long Lasting Excellence With a Tailored Wellbeing Action Plan
Putting it all together. Staff engage in targeted professional learning aligned to identified priorities, and we finalise your Staff Wellbeing Framework with a structured Action Plan that documents preventative strategies, cultural priorities and future direction.
- Staff Development Session 4: Custom Session’: A tailored session shaped by your school’s data and priorities, ensuring relevance to emerging themes and psychosocial risk areas.
- Leadership Development Session 4: ‘Building Trust and Having Difficult Conversations’: Develop practical strategies to strengthen relationships, address challenges constructively and support psychologically safer teams.
- Leadership Development Session 5: ‘Focus on Action’: Collaborate on achievable goals, objectives and strategies that strengthen culture, support wellbeing and guide ongoing improvement.
Leading the Way: A Case Study Highlighting Remarkable Leadership Growth
“We have made considerable progress in the way we support staff wellbeing.”
“Adrienne’s data-driven approach is underpinned by a school scan, which provided us with an evidence-informed base, upon which we could make informed decisions about our specific situation, identifying areas of strength and areas requiring attention.
The staff survey formed an important part of this evidence base. The survey is very in-depth and, at times, direct. The responses provided by staff gave clarity around how they felt about specific aspects of their wellbeing. With this information and Adrienne’s guidance, we developed a wellbeing plan aligned to the findings of the school scan and survey.
We recently re-surveyed our staff after 12 months of working on our identified focus areas. Our data is positive, indicating improvement in staff perception of how the school supports wellbeing. This is consistent with the executive team’s evaluation.”
Michael Sloan
Principal - Denison College Kelso NSW
What The Data We Collect In Schools Across Australia Is Telling Us About Wellbeing
On average, 56%
of staff in schools are reporting that they are burned out
An average of 44%
indicate that their school communicates the importance and benefits of health and wellbeing
On average, 52%
of those surveyed would rate their schools morale as high
An average of 56%
of staff agree that their workplace has a positive impact on their health and wellbeing
Why You Can NO LONGER AFFORD To Put Staff Wellbeing On The Back-Burner
We understand the financial pressures schools face, especially in today’s challenging environment. When considering the investment in the Well-Led Schools Partnership Program, it’s important to recognise that prioritising staff wellbeing and psychosocial safety is not simply an expense. It is a strategic investment in your people, your culture and your school’s long-term performance.
Imagine a school where staff feel supported, engaged and clear on expectations.
Where collaboration strengthens culture, leadership is aligned, and wellbeing is embedded into how the school operates.
This is not about adding more initiatives. It is about strengthening leadership capability, improving staff experience, and building the organisational conditions that allow schools to perform at their best.
🏫 Partner schools report measurable improvements in staff engagement, satisfaction and perceptions of a positive workplace culture within the first year.
📊 Staff survey data consistently shows growth in staff morale, clarity of direction and confidence in leadership approaches.
📈 Schools experience reductions in key workplace stressors alongside stronger perceptions that their workplace supports wellbeing and professional growth.
Our data and case studies demonstrate the impact of taking a structured, whole-school approach. By investing in this partnership, you are strengthening leadership alignment, improving staff experience and building the foundations for sustainable school improvement.
Consider the long-term value of improved staff retention, stronger buy-in to strategic priorities, and enhanced school performance outcomes.
When leadership alignment, staff experience and psychosocial safety are addressed through a structured approach, schools often see measurable shifts in culture, engagement and confidence in direction.
In comparison, fragmented wellbeing initiatives, one-off workshops or isolated coaching can create short-term momentum without addressing the organisational conditions influencing staff wellbeing. Our integrated partnership supports schools to take a strategic, whole-school approach that strengthens leadership capability, improves staff experience and embeds sustainable change.
Many partner schools begin to notice shifts in energy, clarity and engagement within a term, with more significant growth reflected in staff survey data over the course of a year.
Investing in the Well-Led Schools Partnership is not simply about immediate outcomes. It is about building the leadership foundations, organisational clarity and structured processes needed to support long-term wellbeing, performance and cultural sustainability.
Choose From 2 Package Options
Scan Package
Embark on a one term focused exploration of your staff’s wellbeing needs with our Health and Wellbeing Consultant.
This one-term initiative is designed to uncover critical insights, guiding your school towards targeted improvements. Elevate staff engagement, identify priority areas, and lay the foundation for a healthier, more supportive school culture. This package sets the stage for positive change, empowering your school community to thrive.
Consider it a pivotal step towards a more robust and fulfilling educational environment.
You may choose to continue on to the comprehensive package at the end of the term.
From $5799+GST
- One term of coaching and development sessions for your entire staff
- Anonymous staff wellbeing survey, comparison report, data analysis & recommendations
- 1 x ONLINE 2-hour leadership group coaching session ‘Scanning and Planning’
- 1 x ONLINE 1.5-hour staff development workshop ‘Give Your Staff a Voice’
- 2 x 60-minute strategy calls with the senior leadership team to evaluate school data and pinpoint school priorities
- Access to an online portal complete with instructions, resources, activities and checklists to complete your school scan
Comprehensive Package
Commit to a year of dedicated support to foster a transformational shift in your school’s culture.
Empower leaders and staff through an all-encompassing approach to whole-school wellbeing.
This comprehensive package goes beyond the basics of the Scan Package, providing the essential support to identify and implement a strategic Staff Wellbeing Framework that has been shown to get results in schools across the country. Earn staff buy-in and target the priority areas of need for your school with expertly tailored professional development opportunities for leaders, teachers and staff.
Complete the program with your very own Staff Wellbeing Action Plan, a tool designed to ensure the ongoing progress and success of your school.
From $4699+GST
- A year of coaching and development sessions for your leaders, teachers and staff
- Expert guidance and recommendations from a School Wellbeing Consultant and Strategist
- Thorough training and delivery in a transformative Staff Wellbeing Framework
- Development of a Tailored Staff Wellbeing Action Plan for your school
- Anonymous staff wellbeing survey, comparison report, data analysis & recommendations
- 5 x 2-hour ONLINE leadership development sessions
- 4 x 1.5-hour ONLINE staff development workshops
- 8 x 60-minute strategy calls with the senior leadership team
- Co-created whole school vision documentation
- Ongoing email support, advice and accountability for one year
- Over $700.00 worth of bonuses and resources
Champions of Change: Hear from Leaders Who Transformed Their Schools
“Adrienne has created a program that I believe has no peer when it comes to the effective implementation and cultural change required to ensure positive levels of staff health and wellbeing.”
“The program is expertly structured – Adrienne works alongside you, your team, and staff to optimise a culture of staff health and wellbeing that is a shared responsibility across the entire school community.
In less than 12 months we have seen the positive impact it has already had on staff perceptions concerning culture, morale, communication, and workload, as evidenced by our data.
A holistic wellbeing program that impacts on school culture and improves staff health and wellbeing that is tailored to individual school needs, sets Adrienne and the Well-Led Schools Program apart from others in this space.
Adrienne has created a program that I believe has no peer when it comes to the effective implementation and cultural change required to ensure positive levels of staff health and wellbeing for schools across Australia.”
Adrian Lister
Principal - Beverley District High School, WA
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Online Personal Wellbeing Course
All staff gain access to our self-paced online course. This course empowers staff to take charge of their personal wellbeing by stepping them through creating a Personalised Wellbeing Action Plan that can support them in thriving in their professional and personal life.
Value: $39.00 per staff member
Access To Our Online Portal
Effortlessly manage your program journey through our portal. Centralise resources, invoices, and materials for a streamlined experience. Customised to your school's needs, this digital hub ensures easy access to everything you need, simplifying your path to a thriving school culture.
Value: Priceless!
Term Action Check-Lists
Effortlessly navigate each school term with our step-by-step instructions and checklists ensuring you never miss a crucial task. These checklists are your key to streamlined organisation, clearly outlining which tasks to undertake and precisely when to take them. Stay on top of your priorities and make progress with confidence.
Value: $99.00
A Suite of Health and Wellbeing Resources
Gain access to our knowledge hub filled with high-quality resources, activities, handouts and information sheets covering diverse health and wellbeing topics. This valuable inclusion ensures you have a rich toolkit at your fingertips, enabling exploration and implementation of a well-rounded approach to staff wellbeing.
Value: $499.00
Printable Displays
Download and print displays designed to keep your team motivated, inspired and aligned with a shared vision. Elevate your staff rooms and offices with visuals that foster unity, dedication and a collective commitment to your school’s wellbeing journey.
Value: $99.00
Workshop Recordings and Video Training
Access any online recorded coaching sessions and workshop videos at your convenience. This valuable resource ensures that even if staff can’t attend live sessions, they won’t miss out on crucial insights and training, fostering continuous learning and development.
Value: Convenience!
Meet Your School Wellbeing Expert
Adrienne Hornby
School Wellbeing Consultant and Strategist
About Me
I partner with school leaders and their teams across Australia to integrate psychosocial safety, staff wellbeing and whole-school strategy, helping schools strengthen staff voice, leadership alignment and sustainable cultural change.
My work grew from lived experience. As a teacher and school leader, I experienced burnout firsthand and saw the pressure, complexity and competing expectations many educators quietly carry. Like many leaders, I initially focused on individual wellbeing supports, only to realise that lasting change happens when schools address the systems, leadership practices and organisational conditions shaping staff experience.
That realisation reshaped the way I lead and the way I support schools today. I moved away from reactive wellbeing responses toward a more strategic, staff-informed approach grounded in consultation, shared responsibility and clear direction.
Today, I work alongside schools to translate psychosocial safety and wellbeing into practical leadership action. Through meaningful data, professional learning and structured frameworks, schools gain clarity on what is really influencing culture, morale and performance and how to move forward with confidence.
Having partnered with more than 75 schools and thousands of educators, I have seen that when wellbeing becomes part of how a school leads, communicates and operates, trust grows, culture strengthens and sustainable improvement becomes possible.
Education
Masters in Educational Leadership - Current- Bachelor of Education (Primary) - 2010
Leadership is Psychosocial Risk Management - Bond University - 2025- Institute for Integrative Nutrition (IIN) Certificate in Health and Wellness Coaching - 2018
- Group Coaching Certification - Wellcoaches - 2020
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Your School's Wellbeing Journey Starts Here!
Embark on a journey to reshape your school’s culture, prioritising staff wellbeing and fostering a thriving environment for both staff and students. From uncovering challenges to supporting you to embed Staff Wellbeing Frameworks in your school, we’re here to guide you every step of the way.
Ready to try a new approach?
Embark on a journey to reshape your school’s culture, prioritising staff wellbeing and fostering a thriving environment for both staff and students. From uncovering challenges to supporting you to embed Staff Wellbeing Frameworks in your school, we’re here to guide you every step of the way.
Here’s How It Works - Build a stronger school culture and embed a strategic approach to wellbeing, psychosocial safety and performance in six clear steps
Scan Your School
Gain clarity on what is really shaping staff experience, wellbeing and culture through meaningful consultation, staff voice and a comprehensive review of school data.
This first step surfaces priority areas, psychosocial risks and opportunities for growth, giving leaders the insight needed to make informed, confident decisions about where to focus next.
Establish a Shared Language, Vision and Strategy
Leaders and staff come together to co-create a clear vision for wellbeing, psychosocial safety and culture.
This step builds shared understanding and alignment, ensuring wellbeing becomes embedded in how the school leads, communicates and operates rather than sitting as a standalone initiative.
Clarify the Joint Responsibilities of Staff Wellbeing
Develop clarity around the roles leaders and staff each play in shaping culture, reducing preventable stressors and strengthening collective wellbeing.
By exploring both workplace and personal influences, schools move away from “us and them” thinking and towards shared ownership, accountability and collaboration.
Build Leadership and Staff Capability
Strengthen the knowledge, skills and confidence needed to reduce preventable stressors and enhance culture.
Leaders develop capability in communication, consultation, emotional intelligence and change leadership, while staff build skills in self-awareness, teamwork and navigating workplace challenges. This step acts as the gateway between insight and meaningful action.
Develop Your Wellbeing Action Plan
Translate your priorities into a clear, documented strategy that outlines controls, preventative measures and culture-building initiatives tailored to your school.
This structured plan provides a practical way to demonstrate how risks are being addressed while also creating the conditions for staff to thrive.
Follow Through and Monitor Progress
Translate your priorities into a clear, documented strategy that outlines controls, preventative measures and culture-building initiatives tailored to your school.
This structured plan provides a practical way to demonstrate how risks are being addressed while also creating the conditions for staff to thrive.
From Struggle to Triumph: Inspiring Stories from Well-Led Schools
“The way we all knew how to support each other is a testament to this program which teaches us to “put your oxygen mask on first.”
“We started working with Adrienne when our staff morale was at a particularly low point in our school history. We completed the survey at the end of the year when everyone was exhausted, however, this gave us excellent data to move forward with in the following year. We used that information and worked with Adrienne to develop a wellbeing plan.
We worked throughout the year to implement the plan and at the end of the year did another survey of staff. The improvement in staff wellbeing was measurable and backed up by the data. Most importantly, the emphasis on looking after both physical and mental wellbeing of all our staff helped to build a stronger community in the face of a student suicide. The way we all knew how to support each other is a testament to this program which teaches us to “put your oxygen mask on first.”
I believe staff are now more committed to staying in our regional community as a result of knowing they are valued and respected at school.”
Leslie Tilbrook
Principal - St Philips College NT
Let’s work together to strengthen your school culture
Implementing school-wide changes can be tough on your own or when you don’t know where to start. Allow our team to support you in reshaping your school’s culture without the hassle of spinning your wheels and wasting precious time, energy and resources.
Our program is designed to be efficient and action-oriented, ensuring a smoother implementation than navigating the complexities of transforming your school culture alone.
If you follow the steps of the program and commit wholeheartedly to it, you’ll be able to see improvements in as little as one term.
And after 12 months, you will see
A positive shift in your school’s culture, where teachers feel heard and included, and everybody works together as a cohesive team.
Empowered leaders, confidently navigating staff wellbeing challenges with skill and empathy.
Improved staff wellbeing, where chronic stress and burnout are a thing of the past because everyone is doing their part in contributing toward a school culture that prioritises wellbeing.
A more resilient school community, ready to face challenges united as one.
Since the Well-Led Schools Partnership first launched in 2022, we’ve refined and perfected our program to ensure you get the results you want in the most efficient and effective way possible. Tailored to your school’s unique needs, this program is the BEST path to cultivating a thriving, Well-Led school.
Well-Led Schools Partnership Inclusions
Survey, Report and Diagnostics
Survey staff with our Anonymous Staff Wellbeing Survey and gain profound insights into general staff wellbeing, burnout risk, school culture and morale.
Pinpoint staff stressors and assess your current approach to staff wellbeing. Light the path to transformational change with a comprehensive understanding of your school’s unique needs.
Tailored Staff Wellbeing Framework and Action Plan
Collaborate with your entire school staff to embed an approach to improved wellbeing and school culture.
By the program’s end, you’ll be equipped with a Staff Wellbeing Framework complete with the ingredients required to transform your schools culture and performance.
Ensure lasting success with a ‘Staff Wellbeing Action Plan’ custom-tailored to your school’s vision, specific needs and goals, guiding your school direction long after the program concludes.
Staff Development Sessions and Online Learning
Engage staff in 4 workshops and gain access to a self-paced online wellbeing course for all staff.
Dive into the root causes affecting staff culture and wellbeing, gaining practical insights and resources. Your staff will learn evidence-based theories and strategies, fostering personal and professional growth, enhancing health, and improving overall wellbeing both in their daily lives and at work.
Leadership Development Sessions
Engage leaders in 5 interactive group leadership sessions designed to align and level-up your schools approach to staff wellbeing.
Gain support, strategy, and guidance to establish and embed an effective Staff Wellbeing Framework and wellbeing strategy at your school, empowering leaders to foster a positive and supportive environment in their teams and across the entire school community.
Bi-Termly Strategy Calls
Benefit from 8 bi-termly strategy calls designed to support your senior leadership.
Ensure progress with continuous support throughout the entire process.
Focus your approach and development of your strategy with transformative and personalised leadership coaching and guidance across the year.
Access to an Online Portal
Gain access to a personalised online portal featuring professional learning, instructions, resources, activities and checklists.
Seamlessly maintain momentum between sessions, ensuring you stay on track and confidently navigate your next steps throughout this journey.
Thriving Together: Witness the Impact of Our Well-Led Schools Approach
“Partnering with the Well-Led Schools Program has been transformative for our staff wellbeing at Lumen Christi College.“
“Adrienne’s structured, clear approach provided us with the framework we needed to make meaningful changes. By involving all staff in the process, we were able to gain valuable buy-in and create a real sense of community around our wellbeing goals.
The program emphasised listening to staff needs, and with that input, we developed a targeted action plan based on our shared goals. This collaborative approach has made all the difference, empowering our staff with practical, sustainable support.”
Rachel Goodchild
School Psychologist - Lumen Christi College, WA
Choose From 2 Package Options
Scan Package
Embark on a one term focused exploration of your staff’s wellbeing needs with our Health and Wellbeing Consultant.
This one-term initiative is designed to uncover critical insights, guiding your school towards targeted improvements. Elevate staff engagement, identify priority areas, and lay the foundation for a healthier, more supportive school culture. This package sets the stage for positive change, empowering your school community to thrive.
Consider it a pivotal step towards a more robust and fulfilling educational environment.
You may choose to continue on to the comprehensive package at the end of the term.
From $5799+GST
- One term of coaching and development sessions for your entire staff
- Anonymous staff wellbeing survey, comparison report, data analysis & recommendations
- 1 x ONLINE 2-hour leadership group coaching session ‘Scanning and Planning’
- 1 x ONLINE 1.5-hour staff development workshop ‘Give Your Staff a Voice’
- 2 x 60-minute strategy calls with the senior leadership team to evaluate school data and pinpoint school priorities
- Access to an online portal complete with instructions, resources, activities and checklists to complete your school scan
Comprehensive Package
Commit to a year of dedicated support to foster a transformational shift in your school’s culture.
Empower leaders and staff through an all-encompassing approach to whole-school wellbeing.
This comprehensive package goes beyond the basics of the Scan Package, providing the essential support to identify and implement a strategic Staff Wellbeing Framework that has been shown to get results in schools across the country. Earn staff buy-in and target the priority areas of need for your school with expertly tailored professional development opportunities for leaders, teachers and staff.
Complete the program with your very own Staff Wellbeing Action Plan, a tool designed to ensure the ongoing progress and success of your school.
From $4699+GST
- A year of coaching and development sessions for your leaders, teachers and staff
- Expert guidance and recommendations from a School Wellbeing Consultant and Strategist
- Thorough training and delivery in a transformative Staff Wellbeing Framework
- Development of a Tailored Staff Wellbeing Action Plan for your school
- Anonymous staff wellbeing survey, comparison report, data analysis & recommendations
- 5 x 2-hour ONLINE leadership development sessions
- 4 x 1.5-hour ONLINE staff development workshops
- 8 x 60-minute strategy calls with the senior leadership team
- Co-created whole school vision documentation
- Ongoing email support, advice and accountability for one year
- Over $700.00 worth of bonuses and resources
Who it benefits
Senior Leaders
Seeing shifts in staff experience, culture or morale across your school?
The Well-Led Schools Partnership supports senior leaders to move beyond reactive wellbeing responses and build a clear, strategic approach to psychosocial safety, staff wellbeing and school culture.
Together, we clarify vision, strengthen leadership alignment and develop the capability required to lead meaningful, sustainable change. This empowers senior leaders to shape an environment where staff feel supported, expectations are clear and culture strengthens over time.
Middle Leaders
Middle leaders play a critical role in translating vision into everyday practice.
Through the partnership, leadership teams develop a shared language and consistent approach to communication, wellbeing and culture. Middle leaders strengthen relational leadership skills, build trust within teams and learn how to navigate workplace pressures in ways that support both people and performance.
This strengthens leadership cohesion across the school and supports a more connected, aligned staff experience.
Teachers and Staff
our teachers and staff are central to shaping culture, morale and collective wellbeing.
The partnership equips staff with practical strategies, shared understanding and opportunities to contribute meaningfully to the direction of the school. Through consultation, professional learning and collaborative processes, staff gain clarity on how they can support both their own wellbeing and the broader workplace environment.
This is not a one-off wellbeing initiative. It is a structured, consultative approach that builds shared ownership, strengthens capability and supports long-term cultural growth.
“12 months feels like a long time. Can’t we just do this ourselves?”
We understand the urgency many schools feel when wellbeing and culture need attention. But meaningful change is not built through quick fixes. It requires a clear process, shared understanding and time to embed new ways of leading, communicating and working together.
Our 12-month partnership supports schools to move beyond reactive responses and build a sustainable approach to staff wellbeing, psychosocial safety and culture.
This is not about slowing progress. It is about creating change that lasts.
Effective frameworks involve both staff and leaders
An effective wellbeing and psychosocial safety approach cannot be developed from leadership perspective alone. Consultation and shared ownership are essential.
Our partnership engages leaders and staff at each stage so that priorities, controls and strategies reflect real staff experience and the realities of your school.
Culture change requires ongoing commitment
Lasting culture change happens when leaders follow through consistently.
Staff need to see that wellbeing is not a one-off initiative but part of how the school leads, makes decisions and manages risk over time.
Strategy over short-term solution
Improving culture and managing psychosocial risk is not about introducing random initiatives. It requires a structured, intentional approach that connects leadership practice, staff capability and organisational strategy.
We guide schools to focus on what will have the greatest impact, ensuring every action contributes to a stronger, healthier workplace.
Consultation builds trust and clarity
Meaningful consultation involves more than collecting feedback. It includes data review, reflection, communication and clear follow-through.
Through structured surveys, workshops and professional development, staff see how their voice informs decisions and shapes the future direction of the school.
Our Well-Led Schools Partnership provides the structure, guidance and expertise needed to help your school lead with clarity, strengthen psychosocial safety and build a culture where staff and students can thrive.
Are you ready to take a more strategic approach to staff wellbeing and culture?
Frequenty Asked Questions
We understand the commitment involved and acknowledge that schools feel like their time is scarce. But, there is a reason why the program is designed over 12 months. Real, lasting change takes time and requires a comprehensive and phased approach using our Staff Wellbeing Framework. The program strategically unfolds over 4 terms, ensuring each step builds upon the progress of the previous term, leading to sustained positive transformations in your school culture and staff wellbeing. This time investment is a deliberate choice for a thorough and impactful journey.
We know it works as we have experimented with many different timelines and 12 months is the sweet spot, as evidenced by data!
We can pace the program to suit your needs, availability and schedule. We do recommend that we are able to deliver 1 x staff development workshop and 1 x leadership development session per term. We are flexible to slot in with available weeks in your staff development roster and work as best we can to accomodate staff development days.
Outside of the 2 main sessions, we generally hold 1-2 strategy calls with the senior leader/s each term.
Some terms might require additional work to be completed outside of our sessions. This could be anything from revisiting our work in a leadership meeting or staff meeting. We provide you with guidance and scaffolds to enact these steps and integrate the work seamlessly. Further, our team will work their magic to transform the work you do with your staff outside our sessions into something truly actionable to take the load off you!
See the program outline for a brief explanation of the sessions and work required.
We stand by our commitment to your school’s success. If you prioritise your people, follow our guidance, and fulfill your commitments in each session, you’ll witness a positive shift in your school’s culture.
We are dedicated to supporting you every step of the way, ensuring tailored advice and unwavering commitment to your staff’s wellbeing. We guarantee flexibility and customisation – if, at any point, you wish to pivot the focus for better support, we’re here to customise the program to meet your evolving needs. Your success is our top priority.
The schools we work with who are committed to the process have felt changes in their school in as little as a term and seen huge and transformational changes (evidenced by survey data) after just 12 months!
Ensuring staff buy-in and participation is crucial for the success of any initiative, especially when change fatigue may be a concern. We understand that staff and teachers want to feel heard and be part of the conversation. Our program goes beyond traditional wellbeing initiatives by fostering a collaborative approach to change.
By involving leaders, teachers, and staff in the process, we create a supportive environment where everyone’s voice is valued. Our approach focuses on addressing the root causes of the wellbeing issues faced by your staff rather than just superficial fixes.
Through transparent communication and active involvement, we mitigate resistance and inspire motivation among staff. We prioritise building a school culture that everyone can take pride in, ensuring that staff not only feel heard but also become enthusiastic participants in the transformation journey.
We see your desire to get results, and while meaningful change takes time, you’ll start experiencing small yet impactful shifts in as little as one term. When staff see that their wellbeing is a priority, the majority will experience increased morale quickly.
Staff want to see and believe in your new approach, that’s why ongoing support is helpful to demonstrate to staff that their wellbeing matters.
Anticipate improved collaboration, enhanced communication, and a growing sense of shared purpose among your team. These initial changes set the foundation for a broader, positive transformation in your school culture and staff wellbeing.
Committed schools who partner with us see dramatic results in their data in just one year.
While the program follows a structured set of steps, it is fully adaptable to the distinct characteristics and nuances of your school. We understand that each school faces unique wellbeing challenges, and that’s why the areas of focus and the resulting Wellbeing Action Plan are entirely tailored to address your specific priority areas (as decided on by leaders and staff) to ensure a personalised approach and framework that aligns seamlessly with your school’s unique culture.
There is a specific formula behind how we develop our action plans. You can read more about good plans here. If you would like to see an example, we would be happy to show you a de-identified Wellbeing Action Plan on a FREE Clarity Call.
There are two options to pay for our partnership programs. The most cost-effective way for the school is to pay upfront for the year, as we offer a $500.00 discount. If the school would like to pay term by term, we can develop payment plans as part of our invoicing process.
Please note: Any face-to-face sessions attract travel costs. We invoice the schools for these each term.
In the unlikely event that the program doesn’t feel like a good fit, we are prepared to work with you to customise the program so it suits your needs better.
If you’re hesitant about committing to the full 12-month program or just want to test the waters first, consider starting with our School Scan Package, which is one term long. After that, you can decide if you want to upgrade to the 12-month partnership.
Not sure which package is for you? Book a FREE clarity call, and we can walk you through the options!
We’re all about the numbers here, too!
Any effective change strategy should be measurable and one of the best ways to check if your efforts are actually making a difference is through re-surveying your staff at the end of the program. If the data has improved from your first survey, then you know change is underway. Your program comes with a duplicatable staff survey which you can repeat annually to check on your progress.
But the numbers only tell one side of the story…the change will be palpable when you walk through your school’s halls and are greeted by the smiling faces of staff, embodying the positive cultural shift that goes beyond metrics.
Sessions can be run face-to-face. We invoice schools for travel ahead of each terms visit.
Travel costs depend on where your school is located and the hours required to travel to you and whether the costs of your visit can be shared with a nearby school – We work with schools across the country and aim to share travel costs, where possible.
When you apply to join the program, request a quote for travel or book a FREE Clarity Call to hear more.
A guiding principle of a “Well-Led School’ is that ‘Awareness is the first key to any change.” Feedback shouldn’t be seen as negative but rather as an opportunity for growth and development. During the process of anonymously surveying staff during the first term of the partnership, we’ll gather feedback from staff.
The questions in our survey are designed to help you identify not only how staff are faring but also the root causes of your staff’s wellbeing concerns. Naturally, there are questions about the leadership support and school processes in place. At times, this can be confronting for leaders. We are highly experienced in this proceses and provide plenty of encouragement, rationale and resources to digest the feedback objectively and with optimism.
Once your survey results are in, we will facilitate constructive conversations between leaders and staff to further elaborate on these concerns and unpack some possible solutions.
Although as leaders you may initially feel the weight of your staff’s wellbeing concerns on your shoulders, it truly takes a joint effort between leaders, teachers and staff to resolve them. We take a tactical approach of easing staff into the change process. We successfully guide them to the realisation that their personal wellbeing and receptivity to the wellbeing strategies and initiatives put in place determines the success of the program and the school.
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Have A Question That Needs Answering?
If you have any questions or require any clarification on our programs or offerings, please do not hesitate to book a FREE Clarity Call to discuss which program will be the best fit for your school.
We can fully customise our programs to meet the needs of your staff and school.
Satisfaction Guarantee
We guarantee that if you put your people first, with the guidance and support of a Wellbeing Consultant and follow through with the advice given and your commitments in each session, you’ll start to experience a positive difference in your school’s culture.
When it comes to finding an approach that works for you, it’s important that your Consultant supports you every step of the way and is willing to go above and beyond to deliver the right advice to support you and your staff.
Your commitment is our commitment – We guarantee to work with you to ensure your leaders and staff are catered to throughout the duration of the partnership. We will work with you every step of the way to tailor an approach to staff wellbeing that is relevant to your school. If at anytime during the program, you wish to take the focus in a different direction to best support your people, we will happily customise the program to meet your needs.
Thriving Together: Witness the Impact of Our Partnership Program
“Adrienne’s work has already had a huge impact on my staff, it allowed us to identify key areas of focus”
“We began working with Adrienne last year as we wanted to prioritise the wellbeing of our staff and were looking for some guidance and support in how to do that.
Adrienne was the perfect person for the job! Adrienne’s work has already had a huge impact on my staff, it allowed us to identify key areas of focus as well as giving individual staff members tools and strategies to rely on when needed.“
Bethany Risely
Principal - Kororoit Creek Primary School, VIC
Are you willing to let another year pass without a solid plan for addressing staff wellbeing concerns?
Time is of the essence when it comes to staff wellbeing. Waiting another term without a concrete plan prolongs the challenges faced by your staff. Act now to formulate a robust strategy that not only addresses immediate concerns but also establishes a foundation for sustained wellbeing and success.
Why now is the time to take action
- Seize the Momentum: Every moment lost is an opportunity missed. Seize the current momentum to initiate transformative shifts in your school culture.
- Invest in Your Team: Your team’s wellbeing is a crucial investment. Taking action now ensures a brighter, healthier future for both teachers and students.
- Stay Ahead of Challenges: Proactive change beats reactive work. Addressing wellbeing challenges now prevents them from escalating, ensuring a smoother journey ahead.
- Empower Your Leadership: Take the reins of change and empower your leadership team. The Well-Led Schools Partnership Program equips leaders with the tools to steer their schools toward lasting success.
- Create a Legacy: Imagine the legacy your school could leave. By acting now, you’re shaping a positive, enduring culture that echoes for years to come.
Putting Teachers First: Inspiring Testimonials Wellbeing Partners
“The entire staff were engaged in the process and the results and insights were both fascinating and extremely useful to understand and implement.”
“I have had an excellent experience working with Adrienne. I found the Staff Wellbeing Survey to be a very detailed and broad-based tool providing staff input on their health and wellness needs. The entire staff were engaged in the process and the results and insights were both fascinating and extremely useful to understand and implement.
The data analysis was extremely insightful, responsive, professional and accommodating. Not only did it give results but provided realistic recommendations for the development of a solid Wellbeing Action Plan which takes into consideration the unique needs of the staff.”
Val Cuifetelli
Deputy Principal, ACT
“Adrienne has been a great support for our school and leadership team, helping us build our leadership styles, wellbeing, and school culture.
She’s professional, approachable, and really gets what schools need. Her practical strategies have made a real difference in improving communication, staff support, and professional growth. Adrienne’s insights into wellbeing have helped create a more positive and supportive environment for staff and students.
She listens, values input, and helps find solutions that actually work for us. My team and I are so grateful for her support and would absolutely recommend her to any school wanting to strengthen leadership and culture in a way that really sticks. I have thoroughly enjoyed the sessions we have had with her!!”
Alexandra Urquhart
Lee street State Special School
“Adrienne is a great communicator. She shares from her own experiences and journey and develops relationship with the school to really understand the culture and the needs of our school.
Building self awareness and understanding of personalities was a great session and something I believe can really increase staff effectiveness and collaboration.
Thank you for your work and all you are doing. I am enjoying seeing how these sessions are strengthening and empowering our staff as we go.” Thank you!”
Katie Samuel
Lighthouse Christian College, VIC
“With her guidance and support, we feel confident sharing the data with staff and working with our staff to create a common language and approach to managing our key stresses.”
We began working with Adrienne Hornby earlier this year when our staff identified the need for an anonymous survey about staff wellbeing. The Staff Wellbeing Survey gave us a great opportunity to really identify the key factors impacting staff.
The very detailed and descriptive report we received from Adrienne Hornby Consulting was clear and easy to read. We were able to share the results with staff and refer to the elements regularly, which showed staff that we were serious about improving staff wellbeing. With her guidance and support, we feel confident sharing the data with staff and working with our staff to create a common language and approach to managing our key stresses. Adrienne has a warm and inviting approach. She listens intently and actively to understand the needs of the school. I would highly recommend Adrienne Hornby Consulting to help with your School Staff Wellbeing needs.
Michelle Costa
Principal - Melton West Primary School VIC
“Adrienne delivers the most practical and valuable professional development around staff wellbeing and leadership. I have learnt so many practical ways in connecting with my staff and I now feel more confident to engage in courageous conversations and building the capability of my team.“
Fiona Kidziak
Lee Street State Special School
Adrienne has worked with our leaders and staff in the professional development space. She is extremely informative and motivating. Her presentations are practical and hands on. I look forward to working with Adrienne again in the near future. I highly recommend her for your individual self or workplace.
Christina H
Deputy Principal, Barmedman Primary School, NSW
“Adrienne’s manner, organisation, professionalism, knowledge and understanding of staff wellbeing has allowed for positive change in our school community. I have found it the most useful to discuss with staff about big issues and possible actions and solutions for addressing these. These sessions have been so useful in moving forward and meeting the needs of our school. I am looking forward to where our staff wellbeing action plan takes our staff and school.”
Kristy
School Leader, St Clare of Assisi Primary School, ACT
Our staff were fully engaged in Adrienne’s enjoyable, thought provoking and practical presentation. They each found different things to take away and help them and Adrienne shared a variety of aspects to cater for everyone. Setting her apart were the stories of her own life and how she has overcome many obstacles. Throughout her personal struggles, she found things that worked to keep her positive and she communicated these well. We are excited to explore some of these in more depth with Adrienne throughout next year.
Deb
Principal - Theodore Primary School, ACT
Without a doubt, the most powerful learning staff have done this term.
Adrienne shared her personal journey and supported staff to reflect on ways in which they can change themselves, make wiser choices and harness their potential to improve the quality of their lives and, in turn, those of our students.
It was an incredibly powerful session.
Kate
Deputy Principal, ACT
“I attended a high quality presentation related to staff wellbeing which Adrienne presented. She provided a wealth of research-based findings and evidence-backed advice about how to improve schools’ productivity through assisting staff. I highly recommend her as a capable consultant who listens well and walks the talk.”
Peter H
School Principal
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Ready to lead your school into a new era of wellbeing and success?
Ready to lead your school into a new era of wellbeing and success?
Take this opportunity to transform your school culture and prioritise staff wellbeing. Our dedicated team is here to guide you through the Well-Led Schools Partnership program, ensuring a tailored approach that fits your unique challenges and goals.
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