Flourish for SAS Leaders 2026061F

Apply for this program here. Applications close Friday 19 June.

Date and time

Day 1: Friday 9 October 2026, 9.00 am to 3.30pm

Day 2: Wednesday 24 February 2027, 9.00 am to 3.30pm

Day 3: Friday 14 May 2027, 9.00 am to 3.30pm

Day 4: Wednesday 18 August 2027, 9.00 am to 3.30pm

Delivery mode

In person, Melbourne Metro location

Audience 

SAS Principals & Campus Leaders

Description

Now in it's 10th year running, The Flourish Movement Program is a comprehensive leadership development experience designed specifically for school leaders, combining evidence-based wellbeing practices with strategies that enhance leadership effectiveness and long-term sustainability.

Developed by educators for educators and informed by extensive research, this program supports leaders to strengthen personal resilience, improve focus and effectiveness, and create healthier, more sustainable approaches to leadership. Participants explore practical strategies that help them better manage competing demands, reduce burnout, improve work-life balance, and focus on the strategic priorities that have the greatest impact on their school communities.

Delivered through a combination of research, workshops, reflective practice and peer connection, the program provides school leaders with the opportunity to step back from the day-to-day pressures of leadership and focus on their own growth, wellbeing and leadership aspirations.

Throughout the program, participants engage with practical and immediately applicable strategies focused on recovery and wellbeing, managing interruptions and improving focus, navigating negative thoughts and emotions, and leading with purpose and alignment. Participants are also supported through ongoing resources and structured peer connections that reinforce learning between sessions.

Key takeaways

• Strengthen sustainable leadership practices that support long-term wellbeing and effectiveness
• Develop practical strategies to manage workload, interruptions and competing priorities
• Enhance focus, resilience and psychological flexibility in demanding leadership environments
• Explore approaches to preventing burnout and improving recovery and wellbeing
• Clarify leadership purpose, values and aspirations to strengthen leadership impact
• Build connections with a network of school leaders through collaborative peer support

Presenter information

Dr Adam Fraser

Dr Adam Fraser is a high-performance researcher and award-winning keynote speaker who helps people thrive at work and in life - without burning out in the process.

His unique strength lies in translating cutting-edge science into practical strategies that create lasting behaviour change. One university study even showed a 43% improvement in performance behaviours after just one of his keynotes - a world-first.

Adam is a Certified Speaking Professional (CSP), TEDx presenter, and was named Keynote Speaker of the Year in 2023. His work spans over 30 years of keynote speaking, consulting, and research, all anchored by a single belief: performance should lift people up, not wear them down.