Tracey Riley – Dean Research
Kristina Sieg2025-09-30T18:01:34+10:00Tracey shares how the Diploma of Positive Psychology and Wellbeing offered healing insights, inspiring peers, and one of the most rewarding weeks of learning and reflection.
Transforming Education with Positive Psychology
Kristina Sieg2025-09-30T10:17:19+10:00The course’s evidence-based tools have become essential for creating positive environments — whether in the classroom, at work, or in personal interactions. Listen to Adrian Repka (Learning Specialist) sharing his experience of how the Diploma of Positive Psychology and Wellbeing has profoundly impacted both his personal life and professional work in the education sector.
Transform Parenting and Teaching with Positive Psychology – Adrienne Buckingham
Kristina Sieg2025-09-25T16:43:16+10:00Senior Lecturer Adrienne has used the Diploma of Positive Psychology and Wellbeing to grow both personally and professionally. She feels more present as a parent and developed a Positive Psychology programme for Year 10 students, which became the foundation for her Master’s research, later presented at IPPA 2023 in Vancouver.
Brady Lloyd – Director of Students
Kristina Sieg2025-09-30T18:03:08+10:00Brady shares how the Diploma of Positive Psychology and Wellbeing offered inspiring teaching, meaningful activities, and cultural connections that transformed both his career and personal growth.
Strengths, Positivity, and Wellbeing to Inspire Schools and Families – Josephine Opie
Yulia Zlatkin2025-09-25T16:44:15+10:00Josephine transformed her passion for positivity into action, embedding strength-based practices in schools and workshops for families throughout the Illawarra. Inspired by the Diploma of Positive Psychology and Wellbeing, she continues to create ripples of happiness and resilience that reach students, parents, and her wider community.
“One of the best decisions of my life.”
Kristina Sieg2025-09-30T10:21:09+10:00Despite the financial challenges, this course has transformed her personal life and has profoundly impacted those around her. In this heartfelt testimonial, Emily Sonsie (Educator) reflects on how completing the Diploma of Positive Psychology and Wellbeing has been one of the best decisions of her life — right up there with major life milestones like getting married and having a baby.
Practical Application of Positive Psychology in Schools – Jane Sleeman
Yulia Zlatkin2025-09-25T16:44:55+10:00Jane transformed her school by applying evidence-based positive psychology strategies, from wellbeing-themed days to mindfulness zones, building a campus culture where students and team members flourish. Through the Diploma, she gained practical tools to champion strengths, foster resilience, and create tangible positive ripples throughout her school community.
Positive Psychology Helped Us Triple Our Business Growth and Boost Wellbeing – Carly and Tresne
Yulia Zlatkin2025-09-25T16:45:31+10:00The impact of studying the Diploma cannot be measured. It has changed the way we communicate, the way we engage with others, the way we live our lives. We have channelled our energy into our business The Happiness Mission and it has tripled in growth since completing the Diploma.
Overcoming Loss and Empowering Others with Positive Psychology – Deb Vanderwerp
Yulia Zlatkin2025-10-01T15:44:41+10:00Deb turned personal tragedy into a source of strength using the Diploma of Positive Psychology and Wellbeing. Through mindfulness, gratitude, and resilience techniques, she supports her students, family, and community while embracing life with purpose and hope.
From Special Education to Positive Education – Hester Nijland
Kristina Sieg2025-10-01T13:26:37+10:00Hester, a passionate educator, turned to the Diploma of Positive Psychology and Wellbeing to strengthen her ability to support students, school personnel, and families. Her journey shows how Positive Education can transform schools into thriving communities built on resilience and wellbeing.