BENEATH THE SURFACE
Staff Wellbeing Insights for Schools
Capture staff voice
Hear what really matters
Drive real change
Most schools want to improve staff wellbeing, yet leaders often don’t have the time, space, or psychological distance to gather the full story. Beneath the Surface uncovers what’s really going on, giving you clarity, confidence, and the insights you need to lead meaningful change.
WHY THIS MATTERS
Move beyond surface-level fixes
Schools that approach wellbeing by design experience:
Morning teas and well-intentioned initiatives are helpful, but they don’t address the deeper pressures shaping staff wellbeing. Schools need insight, not assumption.
Clarity, not guesswork.
This process helps you understand the real experiences of your staff, the pressures, patterns, strengths, gaps, and opportunities. So you can then make decisions that actually improve wellbeing, engagement, and culture.
When leaders have the right information, they can make the right changes.
What This Program Is
Real conversations. Honest feedback. Actionable insights.
Beneath the Surface is designed for schools that want to go beyond surveys and tick-box wellbeing programs. Through in-depth conversations with staff, we uncover what’s working, what’s getting in the way, and what changes would make the biggest difference.
This is not a report full of generic statements.
It’s tailored, honest, and grounded in your school’s real context.
How it Works
We talk directly to your staff, in small safe groups, to explore:
What’s working well when it comes to staff wellbeing
What’s getting in the way
What changes or support would actually make a difference
We don’t sugarcoat. We listen. Then we bring everything together in clearly organised themes, so you receive the real story — not just another data dump.
A simple, thoughtful approach that gets to
the heart of staff experience
what You Receive
Clear, actionable insights your leadership team can use immediately
Your report is broken into three key parts:
What’s Working: The strengths, practices, and systems you can build on with confidence
Challenges: The friction points, pressure areas, and wellbeing stressors staff want addressed
Ideas and Recommendations: Staff-driven suggestions paired with expert guidance
You’ll gain clarity on what staff actually need, how they’re experiencing school life, and where to focus your energy for the biggest impact.
WHY IT WORKS
Insight leads to alignment Alignment leads to change
Schools use Beneath the Surface to:
Strengthen staff wellbeing strategies
Improve engagement and connection
Build trust through transparent listening
Inform school improvement plans
Reduce initiative fatigue
Identify workload pressures with accuracy
Create a shared understanding of what staff need to thrive
What People Say
Someone who isn't afraid of changing the way we view teaching, and the distribution of mental health wellbeing and "work". Congrats for being a voice for the hardworking teachers out there who already share this view.
-School Guidance Counsellor
Through our work with Amy, we have a common understanding of staff wellbeing which is articulated through our newly created school wellbeing statement. It supports our school culture of compassion, stewardship, excellence and service.
-Michelle - Leadership Team
Galilee Catholic Primary School
Your presentation was amazing Amy. You presented honest, authentic and tangible ways to approach wellness that make sense at the individual and organisational level.
-IB Schools Australasia Conference
(Attendee)
Who it's For
Leadership teams
Wellbeing committees
HR and People & Culture teams.
Schools wanting deeper clarity before designing a wellbeing strategy
Schools implementing Staff Wellbeing by Design
Schools wanting to understand or reset culture
If your staff often say, “We’re not being heard,”
this is the process that changes that.
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