Changing Australia: Hugh van Cuylenburg and building resilience

06/11/2025 12 min
Changing Australia: Hugh van Cuylenburg and building resilience

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Depression and anxiety among school aged children are serious issues and many schools and teachers are trying to find ways to boost student well-being. 14 years ago, teacher Hugh van Cuylenberg founded the Resilience Project to help young people feel happier and, as the name suggests, more resilient.At first no-one wanted to sign up, and it would be years of noes before he finally got his break.Today, the project is being used in 1200 schools across Australia, as well as sporting clubs and workplaces.Guest: Hugh van Cuylenberg, founding director of The Resilience Project