As we approach the end of term and head into the school holidays, many of us are feeling unsettled. While this is always a busy time of year, the ongoing global conflicts, rising living costs and a steady stream of
From 10 December 2025, new national laws will take effect that prevent many social media platforms, including Instagram, Snapchat and TikTok, from allowing Australians under 16 to create or maintain accounts. There’s a lot of confusing and inaccurate information circulating
Schools play a pivotal role in nurturing student wellbeing and resilience, but it can be challenging to navigate complex and often sensitive issues like bullying, online safety and mental health in the classroom At Brainstorm Productions, we support educators by
We are thrilled to introduce our incredible teams of professional actors for 2025, who are already making an impact in schools across Australia. These talented performers are bringing thought-provoking and inspiring theatre experiences to primary and secondary students, covering important
The world is facing a youth mental health crisis, with psychological distress among young people reaching record highs. A recent report in The Lancet Psychiatry highlights the urgency of the situation, highlighting the role of global trends like economic instability,
For young people, the most meaningful support often comes from their peers. On R U OK?Day 2024, which falls on Thursday, 12 September, the focus is on empowering everyone in the community to have regular, meaningful conversations about life —not
Our 2024 Season has finally begun! This is a busy and exciting time of year for our educational theatre company, with the actors hard at work learning shows for primary and high school audiences. What goes into preparing our actors?
Have you used your Student Wellbeing Boost funding yet? The one-off grant has been allocated to every school in Australia, to support the mental health and wellbeing of their students. Student Wellbeing Boost funds will need to be spent or
There’s no doubt that anxiety is on the rise amongst Australian children and teachers are seeing the impact in the classroom. A recent national survey of over 2000 teachers identified poor mental health, including anxiety, depression and other mental health
Broaching the topic of suicide with your children is undeniably challenging. On average in Australia, nine people die by suicide each day. For young Australians, suicide remains the leading cause of death, and research shows that 1 in 13 young people
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