the conscious
education initiative
All things change when we do
Conscious Education
Conscious Education is an initiative to bring best practice work in strategy development and implementation processes, organisational governance, leadership and cultural change within the challenging environment of Australian schools and educational organisations. By focusing on organisational governance, leadership development and cultural transformation, we aim to create environments that foster innovation, resilience and continuous improvement.
Our team is uniquely positioned to drive meaningful change within the education sector. In collaboration with Encite Partners, we leverage a wealth of cross-industry experience, drawing insights from a variety of sectors to apply innovative strategies that are both effective and sustainable in the educational context. We are deeply committed to understanding the specific needs of each organisation we work with, ensuring that our programs are not only evidence-informed but also highly relevant and impactful. Through this approach, we strive to empower educational leaders, enhance organisational capabilities and ultimately contribute to the success and well-being of students and communities across Australia.
Our Values
Collaborative Growth
We foster strong partnerships between schools, communities and stakeholders to achieve collective success.
Conscious Leadership
We lead with integrity, awareness and a commitment to making a positive impact on the educational landscape.
Innovative Thinking
We embrace and encourage creative and forward-thinking innovative strategies to solve educational challenges.
Our Purpose
A human approach to developing education strategy that’s empowering, engaging, simple and sustainable.
What we do

Support Strategy Development
We understand schools are time poor. We help you work within existing constraints to create clear actionable strategies that connect vision with tangible action.
- Pre-strategy training and stakeholder consultation
- Strategy facilitation
- Post strategy implementation
- Strategy ecosystem development

Board and Leadership Support
We work with school leadership to align personal and organisational vision to deliver growth of the people not just the school. We coach, consult, mentor and facilitate:
- Boards
- School Principals
- Board Chairs and Principals
- School leadership teams
- Level up emerging and aspiring leaders

Programs and Reviews
We bring objectivity and experience from a wide range of organisations to help identify improvement strategies for overcoming challenges.
- Functionality reviews and programs
- Community engagement strategies
- Conflict resolution
- Appraisals – principal, board, senior leadership
- Organisational health program
Our Commitment
We will work alongside your team to consciously support you and openly share all of our methodologies, processes and templates to make it as easy as possible for you to get the outcomes that you need. We will participate fully, by providing both challenge and support, to level up the thinking communication vision and outcomes for your school or organisation.
Clients
partnerships
Articles
All Things Change When We Do: Cultivating Conscious School Leadership
Do School Leaders Really Understand Conscious Leadership? Conscious leadership has become a widely used term, but do most leaders really know what it means? Consider these quotes: Singing Image of Fire A hand moves and the fire’s whirling takes different...
Reimagining School Strategy: From Static Plans to Living Frameworks
In today's rapidly evolving educational landscape, reimagining school strategy is essential. Traditional strategic plans often become outdated, failing to address the dynamic needs of schools. By transitioning from static plans to living frameworks, schools can foster...
Organisational Health in Schools: Aligning Culture, Strategy and Wellbeing
Organisational health in schools is essential for creating a positive culture, effective strategy, and overall wellbeing. When a school aligns its beliefs, behaviours, and systems, it fosters an environment where students and staff can thrive. This alignment supports...
Case Studies
Case Study 1
Should we be more strategic?
Organisation |
Early Childhood and K-12 Education Providers |
Category |
Growth, Scale, Succession, Strategic Planning |
Brief |
Assess the sustainability of strategic planning |
Case Study 2
Stronger Schools: Modernising Strategy and Empowering Leaders
Organisation |
Early Childhood and K-12 Education Providers |
Category |
Staff Retention, Leadership Development, Strategic Planning |
Brief |
Revitalise strategic planning, address leadership challenges, and improve staff retention |
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Case Study 3
Aligning Vision with Daily Impact: A Modern Strategy Framework
Organisation |
Industry Peak Bodies and Education Associations |
Category |
Strategic Planning, Operational Alignment, Leadership Development |
Brief |
Develop an innovative strategy aligned with daily operations for measurable outcomes |
Locations
Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth, Sydney
Australia
Phone
07 5641 0372
Locations
Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth, Sydney
Australia
Phone
0418 878 566


