What The Latest Data Reveals About Staff and Teacher Wellbeing | Season 3: Episode 11
In this solo episode, I unpack the latest research, national survey data and emerging trends shaping the state of teacher wellbeing in 2025. Drawing on insights from thousands of educators across more than 60 Australian schools, I explore what’s really impacting teacher wellbeing.
You’ll learn why teachers are calling for more than resilience training and system reform; they’re asking for shifts in how schools operate on a day-to-day basis. From leadership practices to staff communication, professional support to school culture, I break down the patterns we can’t ignore, and the actions schools can take right now to build environments where staff and students thrive.
In this episode, I cover:
- A snapshot of the current state of teacher wellbeing in Australia
- Key stressors and risk factors impacting teacher wellbeing
- The ripple effects of poor teacher wellbeing on students, schools and the community
- Data insights from our teacher wellbeing surveys across 60+ schools
- What teachers themselves say they need to feel supported, valued and well
- Evidence-based strategies and school-wide initiatives that work
- How schools can take a strategic, data-informed approach to staff and teacher wellbeing
Links and Resources:
Read the full State of Teacher Wellbeing article
Explore our Staff Wellbeing Surveys:
Thank you so much for listening. I’m so honoured that you’re here and would be so grateful if you could leave me a review on Apple Podcasts or on your preferred podcast app, so that we can inspire and educate even more people together.
Connect with me via:
My website: adriennehornby.com.au
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/adrienne-hornby-a4126a205/
Email: hello@adriennehornby.com.au
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