Welcome to The IPE Hub

Are you someone who enjoys learning?

Are you passionate about wellbeing in education?

Would you like to learn practical skills and research-backed strategies to boost your own wellbeing as well as the wellbeing of people around you?

Are you looking for a professional community with whom to engage, share and learn from?

We are your people!

About Us

The Institute of Positive Education (IPE) is proud to be a pioneer in the field of Positive Education, an evidence-based, proactive approach to wellbeing centred on the cultivation of competencies, knowledge and skills to flourish.

From 2006 to 2009, we worked with Professor Martin Seligman and his team from The University of Pennsylvania to bring the science of Positive Psychology to an educational context. Since then, we have learned from and trained thousands of educators all around the world.

The approach considers six associated domains that are central to the promotion of human flourishing – positive relationships, positive emotions, positive engagement, positive accomplishment, positive health and positive purpose. Through these, we strive to equip students with positive mental health strategies that build resilience and the capacity to cope with the stressors of everyday life.

What We Do

We care about connecting people and connecting with people. Our growing Hub is the home of our Positive Education courses, including our updated Discovering Positive Education course, as well as our new Community of Practice. 

Discovering Positive Education

Delivered online over eight weeks, the Discovering Positive Education Course will connect you with a cohort of passionate educators who understand that wellbeing is a fundamental skill for learning and growth. Throughout the course, we will equip you with evidence-based skills and knowledge designed to help you, your students and your family adapt and thrive.

Community of Practice

Join in conversation with wellbeing professionals from around the world. Each month we meet to engage with contemporary wellbeing research and practice, share examples of effective practice from our own educational communities and collaborate and innovate to generate positive change across schools and systems.

Our Team

The IPE is based at Geelong Grammar School, in Victoria, Australia. Our team is comprised of experienced and passionate educators and facilitators. With backgrounds in student wellbeing, pastoral care, SEL research and teaching, we bring a breadth and depth of experience to the table. We recognise the wisdom and experience of our members and participants, and enjoy learning from and with you. We can't wait to get to know you!