6-Week Live Intensive

Practical AI for Wellbeing Leaders

Understand the wellbeing risks of AI—from deepfakes to social chatbots—and lead your school’s response with confidence.

22 Oct – 26 Nov 2026 · Thursdays 4:00–5:00pm AEDT · Small cohort

Term 4 Enrolments Open

Register your interest for the Term 4 cohort. Early bird registration fee: $1440 AUD ex GST (full price: $1800 AUD ex GST).

Who this is for

This program is designed for wellbeing leaders who need to guide their school’s response to the wellbeing and safety challenges of AI.

Directors of Wellbeing Heads of Student Wellbeing Deputy Principals (Pastoral) Heads of Year & House Student Counsellors Child Safety Leaders

What you’ll learn

Week 1

Up to Speed with Current AI

Understanding what’s changed in 2025-26, which tools students are actually using, and where the wellbeing pressure points are.

Week 2

Deepfakes, Images, and Video

Synthetic media, image-based abuse, and how to respond when generated content targets students or staff.

Week 3

Social Chatbots and Loneliness

Companion AI, parasocial relationships, and what the rise of social chatbots means for young people’s connection and belonging.

Week 4

AI Addiction: Dark Patterns

Engagement-maximising design, dark patterns, and helping students recognise and resist manipulative technology.

Week 5

Leading Change for AI and Wellbeing

Building a whole-school wellbeing response: policy, staff capability, and working with families and the community.

Week 6

Wrap Up & Next Steps

Consolidating your learning, sharing progress, and leaving with a concrete action plan for the year ahead.

What’s included

Six 60-minute live sessions with Leon Furze via Zoom

Recordings available within 24 hours if you can’t make it live

Private community access through the end of Term 1 2027

Async discussion threads between sessions

Template policies, response protocols, and communication guides

Wellbeing and online-safety resources and implementation guidance

Certificate of completion for professional learning records

Schedule

Week	Date	Topic
1	22 Oct	Up to Speed with Current AI
2	29 Oct	Deepfakes, Images, and Video
3	5 Nov	Social Chatbots and Loneliness
4	12 Nov	AI Addiction: Dark Patterns
5	19 Nov	Leading Change for AI and Wellbeing
6	26 Nov	Wrap Up & Next Steps

Designed for busy schedules

I know wellbeing leaders are stretched. This program is built so you can participate fully even when work gets in the way.

Can’t make a session?

Full recordings within 24 hours. Audio-only versions for listening on the go. Written summaries of key takeaways.

Prefer async?

Pre-submit questions. Engage via chat or discussion threads. Camera-off always fine.

Short on time?

Each week has a “minimum viable participation” option—one thing to do if you’re slammed.

Common questions

How many people will be in the cohort?

The Term 4 cohort is capped at 25 people. The minimum number of participants is 15: your school will not be invoiced until we reach the minimum.

Can my school pay for this?

Absolutely. Once you’ve confirmed your place, an invoice will be issued for your school prior to the start of the program.

Can more than one person join per school?

Yes—a maximum of 3 individuals can join per school.

What time zone are sessions in?

Sessions run at 4:00pm AEDT (Melbourne/Sydney time). That’s 3:30pm in Adelaide, 3:00pm in Brisbane, and 1:00pm in Perth.

Do I need a wellbeing or counselling background?

No. The program is designed for anyone leading wellbeing or pastoral care in a school. We focus on understanding the risks and leading a response, not clinical practice.

Is this the same as the Curriculum Leaders course?

No. This cohort focuses specifically on wellbeing, safety, and the social impact of AI on young people. The Curriculum Leaders course covers teaching, learning, and assessment.

What happens after the 6 weeks?

You’ll retain access to the private community through the end of Term 1 2027, plus permanent access to all recordings and resources.