NES Brisbane 2026 Speaker Portal

Wellbeing and Emotional Intelligence in a Virtual World

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Wellbeing for Future Focused Schools

Friday, May 15, 2026

2:30 PM - 3:10 PM

P2

Overview

How do students develop emotional intelligence skills if they don't see each other face-to-face? Hear from the Head of the Virtual Learning Community about how an online Prep to 12 school can create a sense of wellbeing, belonging and social connections - for students and teachers.

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Danni Foster-Brown

Head of Virtual Learning Community

Hillcrest Christian College VLC

Wellbeing and Emotional Intelligence in a Virtual World

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