The following are a selection of businesses that ELES has worked with and can recommend or that have been strongly recommended:
Human Connections
http://www.humanconnections.com.au
Rocky is based in Sydney and offers a range of school programs such as helping students with exam/school anxiety, developing motivation and peak performance techniques. He also mentors teachers and runs Parent Information Evenings. Rocky also works with businesses to move them to to the next level with a unique program. Rocky also does counselling and uses hypnotherapy and E.F.T. to help clients overcome a number of life issues.
The Research Den
http://researchden.com/
Bron is the author of the High School Essay Planner and the Night Before Essay Planner and provides support on writing essays to high school and university students. Check out the site for some great advice around essay writing.
Enlighten Education
http://www.enlighteneducation.com/
Enlighten Education's programs help teenage girls decode the mixed messages they receive and help them develop self-esteem and confidence. The programs are designed to be delivered in schools and are targeted at girls aged 12-18. They are fabulous. There is now also a program targeting boys.
Nic Morris at theDesignPeople
http://www.thedesignpeople.com.au
If you like the design of this website or the ELES Study Skills Handbook, contact Nic as he does a great job, is very talented and easy to work with. He has done a number of projects for me and I have been thrilled with all of them - he has a real flair and great design skills. (Note: any errors or dodgy bits or strange looking formatting on this site are probably a result of my amateur 'fiddling' with the site since Nic finished it!)
Natalie Daniel
https://www.etsy.com/shop/nataliedanielauthor/
A friend of mine has created a great set of e-books and activity sheets for Years 2-4 students which would also be great for students in Years 5 and 6 with weaker literacy skills.
Neurodivergent Learners
https://www.xceptionallearners.com/
At eXceptional Learners they create brighter, inclusive futures, together, for neurodiverse children, their families, their teachers and their communities. They provide early educational intervention for you and your child, always placing your child as the focus.
Math Down Under
https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Math-Down-Under
Tracy creates fun and effective math activities for middle school students, with a focus on digital games, puzzles, and interactive notes.
Raising Children in a Digital World
Dr. Kristy Goodwin takes the guesswork and guilt out of raising kids in the digital age. She arms parents with facts, not fears, about the best ways to parent when it comes to technology. She helps parents ditch the techno-guilt + raise happy, healthy kids who thrive online and offline.
Safe on Social
Kirra Pendergast at Safe on Social Media offers a unique solution that combines cyber safety with information security and risk management skills so that audiences learn practical things that they can use in everyday life - using social media safely and positively.
Maggie Dent
Maggie Dent is an author, educator, and parenting & resilience specialist with a particular interest in the early years and adolescence. She has written a number of books, holds and speaks at events in Australia, and appears on radio and television.
Centre for Inspired Leadership
https://www.centreforinspiredleadership.com.au/
The Centre for Inspired Leadership was founded by Stuart Constable and Natalie Daniel. Together they have more than 30 years' experience writing and delivering leadership training for schools, government, community and corporate organisations in Australia, South-east Asia and the UAE.
Pencil Grips Plus
https://www.pencilgripsplus.com.au/Set to Study
https://www.settostudy.com.au/Darta
http://darta.net.au/
Drug and Alcohol Research and Training by Paul Dillon. Always gets great reviews.
Drug and Alcohol Research and Training Australia (DARTA) aims to provide education and training expertise as well as high quality research assistance on a wide range of alcohol and other drug issues.
Climate Schools
https://www.climateschools.com.au/ -
Aiming to change and reinvigorate the school climate around alcohol and other drug education, the modules provide curriculum-consistent health education courses proven to reduce harm and improve student well-being.
Five Senses Education
https://www.fivesenseseducation.com.au
Five Senses Education has over 40 years experience as a niche educational supplier, operating as an educational retailer of quality educational toys, children’s books and textbooks – and as a provider of tutoring services. It now includes a publishing and distribution arm and supplies over 1500 titles to tuition centres, bookshops and other retailers in Australia and the region.
Typing 4 KIDS
Typing 4 Kids works with schools to offer an extra-curricular 'learn to touch type' program at school for students either before or after school. This is an Australian owned and operated business based in Sydney. Children attend lessons once per week for 1 hour. Each child has an online Premium account which holds their course progression, accuracy, test results and more.
The Sleep Connection
http://thesleepconnection.com.au/
The Sleep Connection was established by Lisa Maltman to meet the growing need to educate students, teachers and parents in schools on the importance of sleep health. Around 30% of primary school children and 70% of teenagers are sleep deprived, resulting in negative effect on their learning, behaviour and mental health. The aim of the “Sleep for Better Health, Resilience and Performance” program is to support a whole-school approach, ranging from education and practical strategies through to pathways for professional help. Download flyer.
Morrisby Careers Testing
We offer a one stop shop for your school’s careers guidance services. We offer competitive prices, full training, excellent customer services Results are immediate and are viewed in a dynamic and interactive tool, which can be accessed by both the student and the school.
OsteoLife
Dr Valerie Johnston-Dugamin, Principal Osteopath at OsteoLife. Focuses on providing awareness on postural strain in school children. She has made it her mission to educate students to be more conscious of their posture, as well as providing them with simple tools that will help
minimise body strain.
Rewards Drama
https://www.rewardsdrama.com
Rewards Drama teaches (in an online live class) the hidden gems of the acting craft to everyday people. Up-skill, improve presentation skills, gain confidence, improve memory and get better outcomes. Focused outcomes include Presentation, Voice, Stagecraft, Unique worth and Confidence.
Australian Centre for Education in Sleep
http://www.sleepeducation.net.au/
Dr Sarah Blunden is an expert in the area of sleep for children and young people.
Child Think Pty Ltd
http://www.childthink.net/
Dr Jenny Harasty, PhD, is a Speech Pathologist and Neurologist. Her business can help students in these areas: learning or speech difficulties, literacy, dyslexia, gifted, ADHD, special provisions.
Noisli
http://www.noisli.com/
Noisli
helps students improve focus and boost your productivity. You can mix different sounds and create your perfect background noise. The great thing about background noise is that, not only it keeps your brain active and enhances creative thinking, but it really helps you to stay focused on your current task by blocking out those other distractions.
Sound Off For Schools
https://www.soundoffforschools.com.au/
Nicola Bone, a Brisbane high school teacher founded Sound Off for Schools in 2016 to bring her passion for well-being, mental health and the practice of mindfulness, meditation and Yoga in to her classroom.
onPsych Services
http://www.onpsych.com.au/
NSW, ACT, QLD, WA & VIC schools are eligible to access onPsych Services. onPsych works on the school grounds and provides mental health care to students, families and teachers at no cost (Medicare or NDIS). Other services are also available. Please contact 1300659350 or contact@onpsych.com.au for more information.
Simon Breakspear
https://simonbreakspear.com/
Simon develops frameworks and tools that make evidence-based ideas actionable and easy to understand. His AGILE SCHOOL LEADERSHIP program enables school leadership teams across Australia to effectively implement for impact within their unique educational context.
Harding Miller Education Foundation
https://www.hardingmillereducationfoundation.org.au/
The Harding Miller Education Foundation (HMEF) is an Australian charity and Public Benevolent Institution providing scholarships that offer the tools and support to lift the educational achievements and career aspirations of high potential girls who are facing disadvantage.
The Resilience Project
https://theresilienceproject.com.au/
Delivering emotionally engaging programs and provide evidence-based, practical strategies to build resilience.
Dyslexia Reading Rulers
https://www.mydyslexiashop.com.au/
Dyslexia Reading Rulers.
IBreezy
https://www.ibreezytutoring.com/
Mentoring IB students from start to finish by making the IB...Breezy.
Video Game Addiction Treatment Clinic
http://videogameaddictiontreatment.com.au/
Emil Hodzic is a Registered Psychologist and offers a psychological service specialising in video game addiction and related software and psychological issues. He began this service in 2012 after seeing a growing need in his practice for interventions, especially for teenage boys, around video games primarily.
Raising Children in a Digital World
Dr. Kristy Goodwin takes the guesswork and guilt out of raising kids in the digital age. She arms parents with facts, not fears, about the best ways to parent when it comes to technology. She helps parents ditch the techno-guilt + raise happy, healthy kids who thrive online and offline.
Safe on Social
Kirra Pendergast at Safe on Social Media offers a unique solution that combines cyber safety with information security and risk management skills so that audiences learn practical things that they can use in everyday life - using social media safely and positively.
INESS - Internet Education and Safety Services
http://www.iness.com.au
INESS delivers training, speaking and consultancy worldwide in the field of digital compliance including internet safety and cyberbullying. Presenter Brett Lee (not the cricketer).
Brainstorm Productions
http://www.brainstormproductions.edu.au/
Cyber bullying and bullying programs for high school students presented through the media of short plays.
Bamboo Theatre
http://www.youngaus.com.au/high-schools-2/welfare
This link goes to the people you can book them through. Look for Cyber Shorts towards the bottom. They present a play and workshop on cyberbullying.
eSafety commissioner
https://www.esafety.gov.au/about-the-office/contact-us
CyberSafety Lady, Leonie Smith
http://thecybersafetylady.com.au/talks-2/
Burnbright
Digital Leadership. Burn Bright has established with some of the staff from Rising Generations that closed 2 years ago. They will also tailor a program to your needs.
ACMA
Alannah and Madeline Website
Police Liaison Officer
Police community liaison officers run sessions on legal and criminal matters.
Concerned Parent's Toolbox
General Study Skills Tips
https://blog.achievable.me/2017/08/16/effective-studying/
All About English
Understanding the Brain
http://www.opencolleges.edu.au/informed/learning-strategies/
Special Education Links
http://www.beachcitiestutoring.com/
Test Preparation Links
http://www.veritasprep.com/online-reference-for-test-preparation/
How To Study
Study Strategies
Test Taking
http://www.infoplease.com/homework/studyskills1.html
Brain Gym
Reading List
http://www.enhancedlearning.com/el.htm
Effective Critical Reading
http://juris.nationalparalegal.edu/EffectiveCriticalReading.aspx?AspxAutoDetectCookieSupport=1