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Chair Report and Minutes from PESA’s 2025 AGM

Thank you to everyone who joined us for PESA’s 2025 Annual General Meeting. Each year, this gathering reminds us just how powerful our community truly is educators, leaders, researchers, and champions for wellbeing who continue to show up, share generously, and support one another.

Published: 05/12/2025

Thank you to everyone who joined us for PESA’s 2025 Annual General Meeting. Each year, this gathering reminds us just how powerful our community truly is educators, leaders, researchers, and champions for wellbeing who continue to show up, share generously, and support one another.

This year’s AGM was more than a formal checkpoint. It was a moment to pause, reflect, and acknowledge the collective effort behind everything PESA does. From State Chapter events to online professional learning, to our National Wellbeing Education Conference, the past year has been shaped by the passion and commitment of members who believe in the future of wellbeing education.

"We raise each other up, that's why being part of a community like PESA is so important for educators" - Leonie Abbott, PESA Chair

A Focus on Our Chair’s Report

A heartfelt highlight of the meeting was Leonie Abbott's Chair Report, which offered not just an overview of our achievements, but a deep reflection on our shared purpose. It spoke to the growth of our community, the strengthening of partnerships, and the expanding reach of wellbeing education across Australia.

We invite you to read the full Chair Report, a thoughtful summary of the year’s progress and the vision shaping our next steps.

Your continued commitment to wellbeing education is what drives PESA’s impact. Thank you for your engagement, your support, and for being an essential part of our community. Together, we make meaningful progress toward thriving schools, educators, and learners.

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