TUF Schools Program

The TUF Schools Program is about teaching students how to cope with stress and giving them a toolbox full of strategies and techniques that they can carry with them for life. It’s about building resilience, strengthening leadership skills, and creating a supportive environment where mental health is taken seriously.

Students who feel like they’re struggling with the same issues I once did are given the opportunity to open up, share their experiences, and learn from others. They’re not just taught strategies for managing anxiety or stress they’re given the tools to build emotional resilience and self-confidence, which can transform their academic and personal lives.

If there had been a program like the TUF Schools Program during my time in school, I believe I would have been better equipped to deal with those challenges. It’s something I wish I had, and that’s why I’m so passionate about ensuring today’s students have access to these life changing resources.

Hear from others

  • Warren has an ability to create an environment where it’s ok to start a conversation around mental health. Booking and organising was an simple process, Warren also made himself available to talk to media prior to the event as part of our event marketing. Overall, highly recommend Warren as a speaker on the topics of mental health and resilience for both small groups and large.

    Alison Wright

  • The big thing for our school and our kids was his understanding of country life and how they could relate to him and what he had gone through. Most farming kids had gone through the same and were well aware of the difficulties of farming life. He has a fantastic story to tell and it has been one of my favourite presentations for our school. So much so, we want to get him back to talk to the parents as well.

    Rod Alley

  • Given that one out of every two people in the world will develop a mental health disorder in their lifetime, what Warren teaches is relevant and invaluable for everyone. Mental Health and Wellbeing are now a focus in our schools and the students learn how to recognize the signs of when they are struggling, are encouraged to talk to someone, and are continually learning different coping strategies.

    Janine Fletcher

Why should Schools get involved?

  • Strengthen Student Resilience: Equip students with practical tools to develop resilience, manage stress, and navigate life’s challenges.

  • Foster Positive Mental Health: Support a school-wide approach to well-being, promoting emotional, social, and mental health for students, teachers, and families.

  • Go Beyond Awareness: Move past conversations—TUF Schools delivers actionable strategies that create real, lasting change in school communities.

  • Enhance Academic & Personal Growth: Emotionally supported students are more engaged, confident, and better prepared for success in and beyond the classroom.

  • Create a Culture of Support: Provide a proactive and holistic framework that empowers teachers, parents, and students to build a resilient future together.

For information on tailoring a workshop around the specific needs of your organisation or community group(s), please get in touch!