Welcome to Youth Connect 2025
Sit back | Learn | Nourish | Mingle
Date and time:
Friday 5th of September 2025
8:45 am – 3:45 pm ACST
Contact; youthconnect@lifeed.org.au
Education Forum:
Youth Connect is South Australia’s premier education conference, created by wellness educators, for wellness educators. Designed to tackle the most urgent and emerging challenges facing students and schools today, this one-day event delivers practical, classroom-ready strategies to help teachers create safer, more supportive, and more engaged learning environments.
Featuring expert voices like Jonny Shannon, Dr. Jacqueline Hendriks, Mason Black (The Betterment Project), and Dr Joey Lawrence from Neudle, we’re bringing together the best in student wellbeing, relationships and sexuality education, neuroinformed practice, and becoming an upstander against bullying.
If you work with young people in any capacity — you need to be at Youth Connect.
Hyper-relevant to South Australian schools
Hands-on, straight to the point strategies you can implement tomorrow
Professional development that actually makes a difference
Johnny Shannon
International youth speaker and mental health advocate tackling bullying head-on with humour, heart, and lived experience. His sessions leave a lasting impact on students and staff alike.
Dr Jacqui Hendricks
Leading researcher in relationships and sexuality education, equipping teachers with the confidence and clarity to navigate complex topics with care and evidence-based practice.
Dr Joey Lawrence
Registered psychologist from Neudle, bringing deep expertise in neurodiverse classrooms and practical strategies to support every learner’s emotional wellbeing.
Mason Black
Youth advocate and co-founder of The Betterment Project, challenging outdated narratives and mental health, and helping educators connect with boys in powerful new ways.
“Covering virtually every topic you can connect with wellbeing in schools. Including fantastic ambassadors in the field of wellbeing and high quality resources to choose from.” Sean Inman, Head of Wellbeing Programs, St. Peters College
“One of the best PDs I’ve been to. Amazing, diverse content and speakers. MC was hilarious. PD value off the charts.” – 2024 Attendee
Morning Tea + Lunch included | PD Certificate Available
On-site parking available | Door prizes | Coffee Van on arrival
Early Access Pass – $150 Sales end on May 30, 2025
Lock in your all-in-one professional development for 2025 — early. The Early Access Pass gives you first access to Youth Connect, a full day of expert-led sessions designed to meet the real needs of South Australian educators. Why wait for scattered PD sessions throughout the year? Secure your hours — and your impact — now.
Bonus: The first 10 ticket holders will receive an exclusive Wellbeing gift on the day.
GROUP ticket – $450 Sales end on SEP 05, 2025
EVENT pass -$450 Sales starts on may 30, 2025
Why schools need this now more than ever:
Teachers and school leaders are on the frontline of the biggest shifts happening in young people’s lives — from mental health, to relationships, digital pressures, and neurodiversity. But too often, you’re expected to navigate these challenges without up-to-date training, tools, or support.
That’s where Youth Connect comes in.
This isn’t just another PD day — it’s a deep dive into the real issues facing South Australian students right now, led by experts who work with young people every day. Whether it’s building more inclusive classrooms, having better conversations about consent and identity, or supporting students with anxiety and regulation, this conference gives educators the confidence, language, and strategies to respond with care and impact.
Because when teachers are empowered, students thrive.
