Glen Waverley Primary School is a Happy Families School Member!

This partnership grants our school community exclusive access to a wealth of parenting resources designed to support and enhance family wellbeing.

About Happy Families

Founded by Dr. Justin Coulson, one of Australia's leading parenting experts, Happy Families provides parents with practical tools and insights to foster healthy, positive relationships within the family. Dr. Coulson, a father of six and a renowned author and speaker, brings a wealth of personal and professional experience to his work, aiming to make families happier through evidence-based strategies.

What This Means for Our School Community

Through our membership, families and staff at Glen Waverley Primary School have access to:

• Insight Articles: Weekly articles written by Dr. Coulson and other experts, addressing a wide range of parenting topics and challenges.
• Live Webinars: Each term, Dr. Coulson presents live webinars focusing on pertinent parenting issues, offering practical advice and strategies.
• Comprehensive Resource Library: Access to an extensive collection of articles and past webinars at your convenience.

Aligning with Our School's Wellbeing Approach

At Glen Waverley Primary School, we are committed to developing lifelong global learners by utilizing research and a whole-school approach to pursue positivity, resilience, and academic excellence. Our collaboration with Happy Families complements our existing wellbeing initiatives, such as The Resilience Project and the Cyber Safety Project, by providing additional resources that support emotional literacy, resilience, and positive relationships within our school community.

Accessing the Resources

To utilize these resources, please visit our dedicated Happy Families portal:

Login | Happy Families Schools or copy this URL into your web browser: https://schools.happyfamilies.com.au/login/gwps

Password: happygwps

We recommend bookmarking this link for easy access. Upon your first visit, enter the password provided; subsequent visits should not require re-entry.

Stay Updated

We will regularly share new Insight Articles and upcoming webinar details through our school newsletter and official communication channels. These resources are designed to provide valuable support and guidance for our families.

For Our Staff

Staff members have additional access to a library containing all of Dr. Justin Coulson’s previous Educator Masterclasses and past Professional Development Webinars. These resources are invaluable for professional growth and enhancing our collective approach to student wellbeing.

We encourage all families and staff to take full advantage of these resources to support our students' development and wellbeing.