Welcome

The Pathways to Resilience Trust is a charitable organisation established in August 2007 with the specific aim of spreading the work of Professor Paula Barrett in underprivileged schools and communities around Australia without profit.

We are certified Licensee and Training Provider of the Pathways Health and Research Centre Fun FRIENDS, FRIENDS For Life and My FRIENDS programs.

The FRIENDS programs were developed by our patron, world-renowned child psychologist Professor Paula Barrett, to teach children life skills, build resilience, and prevent anxiety and depression. It is the only program of its kind recognised by the World Health Organization as effective for prevention of childrens’ anxiety and depression.

Professional Development

We provide Professional Development training in the FRIENDS programs via small workshops and staff in-service days.
The training is accessible to schools or organisations serving communities that meet one or more of the following criteria:
• Low socioeconomic status
• Culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds
• Indigenous communities
• Rural, remote or drought/flood affected areas

On-line Professional Development

Pathways to Resilience Trust is providing on-line trainings in the FRIENDS programs totally free of charge for schools and organisations that qualify.
Please look at our training calendar to find our on-line training days and contact us for more information.

Group Sessions

Coming soon!!!