In this presentation, Associate Professor Lea Waters will introduce the latest science from the field of Positive psychology. She will showcase the ways in which positive psychology is being used in schools and will present a strong evidence base for how positive psychology can promote the well-being and academic performance of students.

Associate Professor Lea Waters is an academic, and a registered psychologist who holds a PhD in Organisational Psychology. She is the Director of the Masters in School Leadership at the Melbourne Graduate School of Education, University of Melbourne and is an expert in the areas of Organisational Change, Organisational Psychology and Positive Psychology.