# Event Details

- **Event Name**: TOWNSVILLE- No-Nonsense Workshop on Mental Health in Schools
- **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 21 Jan, 2026 at 10:30 pm
- **Event Description**: Schools play a vital role in supporting the mental health and wellbeing of young people.  

This practical, evidence-informed workshop equips educators from both primary and secondary settings with the knowledge and confidence to better understand and respond to students with a range of mental health concerns including anxiety, depression, and trauma.  

Across the day, participants will learn to:  

-Understand how mental health challenges affect learning, engagement, and relationships.  
-Recognise early signs of concern and the influence of neurodiversity.  
-Respond with practical, strengths-based strategies for support.  
-Collaborate effectively with parents, carers, and professionals.  
-Sustain wellbeing for both students and staff.  

Grounded in evidence and informed by real classroom experience, the workshop offers clear frameworks and practical tools for building mentally healthy learning environments. Participants will leave with greater confidence, compassion, and clarity in supporting the mental health needs of their students.    

 

DR JOHN BURNS

Dr John Burns is a clinical psychologist and social worker who has spent 25 years working as a school counsellor. He completed his PhD at Macquarie University, with a thesis that investigated the role of schools in the early detection of students with mental health difficulties. His professional passion is to see all school staff equipped to make a difference in the lives of young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties.  

He has held numerous honorary roles, including Convenor of the Australian Psychological Society’s Psychologists in Schools Interest Group, and Convenor of the Association of Independent Schools New South Wales school counsellor network. He is the author of The No Nonsense Guide to Mental Health in Schools: What Every Teacher Can Do to Make a Difference.  

In his spare time, John is a mediocre guitar player and devoted fan of the Wests Tigers Rugby League team.

 
REGISTRATION FEES (per person)
Launch Special (limited time only) - $279 per person

Registration includes:

- 5 hours professional development
- Morning tea and Lunch
- Workshop resources
- Certificate of attendance
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/townsville/townsville-no-nonsense-workshop-on-mental-health-in-schools/200029127863358
- **Event Categories**: health-wellness, mental-health, workshops, sports, music, art, literary-art, entertainment
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 2

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Townsville
- **state**: QL
- **country**: Australia
- **location**: Rydges Southbank Hotel & Convention Centre
- **lat**: -19.26044
- **long**: 146.82135
- **full address**: Rydges Southbank Hotel & Convention Centre, 23-29 Palmer Street,Townsville,QLD,Australia

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is TOWNSVILLE- No-Nonsense Workshop on Mental Health in Schools being held?
  - **A:** TOWNSVILLE- No-Nonsense Workshop on Mental Health in Schools takes place on Wed, 21 Jan, 2026 at 10:30 pm to Wed, 21 Jan, 2026 at 10:30 pm at Rydges Southbank Hotel & Convention Centre, 23-29 Palmer Street,Townsville,QLD,Australia.
- **Q**: Who is organizing TOWNSVILLE- No-Nonsense Workshop on Mental Health in Schools?
  - **A:** TOWNSVILLE- No-Nonsense Workshop on Mental Health in Schools is organized by Illume Learning.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** TOWNSVILLE- No-Nonsense Workshop on Mental Health in Schools is ideal for learners, working professionals, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Townsville, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If TOWNSVILLE- No-Nonsense Workshop on Mental Health in Schools sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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