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April, 16, shares how a Burn Bright camp helped her embrace vulnerability, own her actions and turn her school life around.
Practical ideas for building self-confidence in young people by examining your beliefs and surrounding yourself with uplifting people.
A history teacher reflects on how sharing personal stories builds empathy, connection and belonging, and helps ease loneliness.
Burn Bright's ABCD guide to protecting your mental health in hard times: attention, body, connecting and doing something for others.
Alex Coupar shares how a low ATAR never captured her creativity, career success or caring nature: you are not your exam results.
Simple ways to stay connected with friends while apart: movie nights, FaceTime dinners, online workouts, gaming and bake-offs.
Burn Bright's connection challenges for staying close during isolation, from snapstreaks and letters to Instagram comments and TikTok duets.
Exploring how social media affects teenagers' relationships and wellbeing, and why a positive, boundary-setting approach beats micro-managing.
Ideas for expressing gratitude on World Gratitude Day, from kind words and thank-you notes to quiet reflection and acts of kindness.
Three tips for parents to connect with their teenager: model good relationships, stay positive and ask better questions.
Practical ways to help young people build meaningful relationships: model healthy connections, have open conversations and create positive interactions.
How Self-Determination Theory (autonomy, competence, relatedness) and a coaching approach help parents motivate and connect with their teenager.
Three foundations for genuine self-confidence: knowing your values, choosing who you surround yourself with, and living with purpose.
Caleb Leathard shares four lessons from 2020: rethinking normal, scrolling with intention, embracing silence and putting hope into action.
A guide to helping young people build community, resting on three foundations: a common goal, real investment and genuine friendships.
Why friendships matter for our wellbeing, and the five types of friends we all need, including being a good friend to yourself.
Nine reflections for students facing exams, from you are more than a mark and it's ok to fail to balance, good habits and choosing your friends.
Three tips for making new friends with confidence: look for what you have in common, show that you are friendly, and assume people want to connect.
Four reasons to stay hopeful in hard times: we have overcome crises before, good surrounds us, we can appreciate what we had, and nothing is permanent.
A 69-year-old shares three simple tips for wellbeing during COVID-19: stay connected, be kind, and get some time outdoors.
Here are 5 practical ways to I have found help to alleviate anxiety, distract my mind and help me cope with this pandemic
2020 has been a crazy year so far. For me personally there have been so many high points but also many disappointments. This rollercoaster of a year has come with many lessons, and here are four of those lessons.
Whether you're a student, teacher, or community member, there's a place for you here at Burn Bright. Volunteer, attend a program, or support our mission to empower young leaders and create lasting positive change in our communities.
