What student Will Gain?
Through our evidence-informed R.I.S.E. Resilience™ Framework, students develop practical, transferable skills that support their emotional wellbeing, engagement, and long-term success—both in school and beyond.
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regulation
Calm your system. Lead your response
Students learn how to understand and regulate their nervous system—the foundation of all thoughts, emotions, and behaviours.
Key Outcomes:
Improved emotional regulation under stress
Reduced anxiety and overwhelm
Increased focus, memory, and decision-making capacity
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identity
Know who you are beyond pressure and performance.
Students explore self-worth, beliefs, and internal narratives—moving from self-doubt to self-awareness and confidence.
Key Outcomes:
Stronger self-concept and confidence
Reduced negative self-talk
Growth mindset development
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support
Connection is protective. Learn how to build it well.
Students develop the ability to navigate friendships, peer pressure, and family dynamics with confidence and clarity.
Key Outcomes:
Improved communication and relationships
Increased help-seeking behaviour
Stronger peer and family connection
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engagement
Take action with purpose and direction.
Students connect their identity and values to meaningful action—building motivation, direction, and resilience in the face of challenges.
Key Outcomes:
Increased motivation and goal clarity
Greater persistence through challenges
Stronger sense of purpose
WHY THIS MATTERS FOR SCHOOLS
This framework directly supports:
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Student wellbeing and mental health outcomes
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Positive behaviour and emotional regulation in the classroom
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Improved engagement, attendance, and learning readines
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Development of whole-child capabilities aligned with wellbeing frameworks across NSW schools
Our Mission
To partner with schools in equipping young people with the emotional, social, and psychological skills needed to navigate life with confidence, clarity, and resilience—while supporting each student to develop a strong sense of identity, purpose, and belonging.
Grounded in values of compassion, integrity, and respect, our approach creates a safe and supportive environment where students can build inner strength, make meaningful choices, and contribute positively to their communities.
A Strategic Wellbeing Partnership for Schools
Resilience Rise partners with schools to deliver evidence-informed, structured wellbeing programs that equip students with the skills they are not formally taught:
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Emotional regulation
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Stress management
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Identity and self-worth
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Healthy relationships
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Resilience under pressure
Our programs are designed to complement existing wellbeing frameworks and support schools in responding to the growing mental health needs of young people.
Why Partner
With Us?
Today’s students are navigating:
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Academic pressure and performance expectations
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Anxiety, burnout, and emotional overwhelm
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Social challenges and identity development
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Increased screen time and reduced real-world connection
Schools are not just educating minds—they are shaping emotionally capable, resilient individuals.
Resilience Rise provides practical tools + experiential learning that create measurable impact.
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Tools to manage stress, anxiety, and emotional overwhelm
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Stronger sense of identity and self-worth
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Clear direction and purpose moving forward
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Increased confidence and decision-making ability
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Healthy coping strategies and resilience skills
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A supportive network of like-minded peers
What student Walk Away With
Outcomes for Schools
Schools partnering with Resilience Rise can expect:
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Improved student emotional awareness and regulation
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Increased engagement and participation
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Stronger peer relationships and school culture
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Early intervention for mental health challenges
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Practical tools students can apply immediately
Program Offerings
Supporting student wellbeing, performance, and resilience through evidence-informed programs
SENIOR SCHOOL PROGRAM
(Years 10–12)
Interactive, evidence-informed sessions tailored to senior students and families
Program Overview
• Monthly | 45–60 mins
• Webinar or onsite
• Optional recording
Core Focus
• Resilience = Regulation
• Stress & performance science
• Real-time coping strategies
Key Topics
• Performing Under Pressure
• Fear of Failure & Expectations
• Identity & Social Media
• Post-School Transitions
Small Group Programs (Targeted Support)
Structured support for students needing additional guidance
Format
• 4–6 week programs
• Small groups (6–12 students)
• Practical, skills-based
Focus Areas
• Anxiety & emotional regulation
• Confidence & identity
• Social skills & connection
MIDDLE SCHOOL PROGRAM
(Years 7–9)
Developmentally appropriate wellbeing education for early adolescence
Program Overview
• Monthly | 45–60 mins
• Webinar or onsite
• Flexible delivery
Core Focus
• Understanding emotions & body signals
• Regulation skills for daily life
• Building confidence & awareness
Key Topics
• School Pressure
• Friendships & Social Confidence
• Social Media & Self-Worth
• Managing Big Emotions
Parent & Staff Workshops
Supporting the ecosystem around the young person
Focus Areas
• Adolescent brain & behaviour
• Responding vs reacting
• Communication strategies
• Supporting independence
Outcome
Aligned support between school and home
“Building emotionally strong, self-aware, and high-performing students.”
Why Schools Choose Resilience Rise
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Clinically informed, evidence-based approach
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Engaging, relatable delivery for young people
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Structured frameworks (not just motivational talks)
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Safe, professional, and well-facilitated environments
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Aligned with school wellbeing priorities
Fabie Ismael
Clinical Nurse Consultant
(Child & Youth Mental Health)
Youth Wellbeing Coach | Founder of Resilience Rise Retreat
With over 16 years of experience, Fabie brings a unique blend of clinical expertise and soulful coaching to support young people in building resilience and emotional strength.
Clinical Nurse Consultant (Child & Youth Mental Health)
Youth Wellbeing Coach | Founder of Resilience Rise Retreat
With over 16 years of experience, Fabie brings a unique blend of clinical expertise and soulful coaching to support young people in building resilience and emotional strength.
Fabie Ismael
Clinical Nurse Consultant (Child & Youth Mental Health)
Youth Wellbeing Coach | Founder of Resilience Rise Retreat
With over 16 years of experience, Fabie brings a unique blend of clinical expertise and soulful coaching to support young people in building resilience and emotional strength.
Fabie Ismael
John Ireland
Breathwork Facilitator | Founder of Breathwork HQ
Specialising in nervous system regulation, emotional release, and performance optimisation through breath, movement, and sound.
Your Facilitators
facilitators
Fabie Ismael
Clinical Nurse Consultant | Youth Resilience
Wellbeing Coach
Founder, Resilience Rise
Fabie Ismael is a Clinical Nurse Consultant in Child & Youth Mental Health and the founder of Resilience Rise, a purpose-driven initiative supporting young people to build emotional resilience, identity, and inner strength.
With over 16 years of clinical experience, Fabie combines professional expertise with a calling rooted in faith—to guide young people back to who they are and Whose they are. She believes resilience is not simply about coping, but about learning to regulate the mind and body, align with truth, and live with purpose.
Through her R.I.S.E. Resilience™ Framework, Fabie delivers transformative programs within schools—equipping students with practical tools to manage stress, navigate relationships, and build confidence grounded in identity, not external pressure.
Her work is guided by the belief that when young people are anchored in truth, supported with wisdom, and equipped with the right tools, they don’t just survive challenges—they rise stronger, clearer, and more aligned with their God-given purpose.
John Ireland
Breathwork Facilitator | Founder, Breathwork HQ
John Ireland is the founder of Breathwork HQ and an experienced, multi-accredited breathwork facilitator with over a decade of experience supporting individuals and groups in nervous system regulation, emotional wellbeing, and performance optimisation.
Through his work, John guides young people to reconnect with one of the most powerful yet overlooked tools they possess—their breath. His approach integrates functional breathing, movement, sound, and meditation to help students regulate stress, improve focus, and build emotional resilience.
As part of the Resilience Rise school program, John delivers practical, science-informed breathwork experiences that empower students to manage anxiety, reset their nervous system, and perform at their best—both academically and personally.
His work reinforces a core principle of the program:
When students learn to regulate their body, they gain the ability to lead their mind.