"Teachers are not only the instrument of education; they are its spirit and its soul. There can be no successful education without devoted teachers." - Frederico Mayor, UNESCO.

'Holistic' schools in Australia

Possible sources of awards and grants for Australian students and teachers

Dr Sue Stack is an educator and educational facilitator who brings holistic and integral perspectives to her practice. She is co-founder of the Holistic Education Network of Tasmania and is interested in supporting others as they engage in transformational practice. 

She has recently completed her PhD thesis on Integrating Science and Soul in Education. She is also an artist of ceramic sculpture interested in creating exhibitions which foster transformative experiences.

Global Learning Communities

AT GLOBAL LEARNING COMMUNITIES we understand the challenges facing educators and schools. We know how to help people improve their practice, their thinking and their organizations.

We are committed to building long term, personalized working partnerships with individuals, teams, schools, clusters, districts and tertiary institutions for the purpose of creating sustained professional growth and development.

School of Social Ecology and Lifelong Learning University of Western Sydney

Ours is a transdisciplinary school which has learning at the centre of its mission.  We strive to understand, develop and apply forms of learning that will contribute to sustainable futures for our planet, its environment and its people.

For us, sustainability relates to ways of thinking about the world, and forms of social practice, which lead to:

• ethical, empowered and personally fulfilled individuals;
• communities built on collaborative engagement, tolerance and equity;
• social systems and institutions which are participatory, transparent and just, and
• environmental practices which value and sustain biodiversity.

The Spirit of Learning - NSW - Soul in Education and Learning for Life

Spirit of Learning is an innovative and holistic approach to all fields of learning and teaching and includes parents as 'co-educators'. It promotes effective, affective, life-long learning and full human potential through:

• understanding one's own mind and consciousness
• developing in-tuition, wisdom and motivation
• environmental awareness
• integrating universal values into education and
• contributing positively to society.

To discuss the application of the principles and practice of holistic education to teaching and learning for all students.

A passion map is a unique life map of your deepest truest motivations born of your own whole person intelligence. With the help of a specially trained facilitator you are guided in the art of discovering, accessing and bringing to life what you love most.

A Passion Map enables you to access cognitive, intuitive and somatic intelligence. Its pattern captures the relationship between your inner passions, your creativity and your ability to communicate effectively.

Environment: The Mt Arthur Centre values a welcome and accessible environment based on trust, integrity and each person’s rights and responsibilities.

Australian Transpersonal Institute
& Association Inc.

The Institute combines academic and professional education with personal renewal and spiritual development in facilitating growth through the integration of - spiritual, intellectual, emotional, physical, communal, creative and ecological aspects of living.