🦘 Australian-Made · Clinician Co-Developed · Years K–3

Where big feelings
find their footing.

One in seven Australian children has a diagnosable mental health condition — and the K–3 years are the single most critical window to act. The R.O.O. Wellbeing Program is an evidence-based, clinician co-developed response built specifically for Australian classrooms.

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1 in 7
Australian children experience a diagnosable mental health condition
K–3
The single most critical window for early intervention
45 yrs
Combined clinical & education expertise on our development team

Stories and characters crafted by award-winning children’s authors behind beloved Disney, Pixar, Barbie and Netflix titles — and brought to vivid life by a highly regarded illustrator.

✏️ 150+ Published Children’s Books 🏆 New York Times Bestselling Authors 🎬 Disney · Pixar · Netflix 🎨 Brilliant Illustration 📺 Pre-K through Grade 5

🌏 Why It Matters

The K–3 years are the single most
critical window for early intervention.

You don’t need us to tell you that something has shifted. Children are arriving anxious, needing support to understand and manage their feelings, and socially underprepared. Teachers are stretched across academic and wellbeing demands with limited time and resources.

The research confirms what you’re already living. Most programs available to address this are either American-made and culturally disconnected, dependent on digital platforms, or simply not engaging enough to hold the attention of a five-year-old for forty minutes.

1 in 7
Australian children aged 4–11 experience a diagnosable mental health condition
AIHW Young Minds Matter Survey
~50%
of those children receive no support at all
Black Dog Institute, 2021
4,900+
Australian primary schools — our addressable market

American-made programs

Most available SEL programs are culturally disconnected from Australian children’s lives, landscapes and language.

Platform-dependent delivery

Digital-first programs require devices, logins and screen time — the opposite of what early years children need.

Worksheets over engagement

Abstract concepts on worksheets don’t hold the attention of a five-year-old. Beautifully illustrated story does.

No physical resources

Programs without tangible books, puppets and hands-on materials miss the embodied learning K–3 children need.

“The pressures upon even young people are at high levels, and mental health problems and disorders are at an all-time high, both nationally and globally.”

— Barican et al. (2021)

📚 The R.O.O. Wellbeing Program

Built for classrooms.
Backed by science. Loved by kids.

An 8-week social and emotional learning program for Years K–3, built around original illustrated Australian adventure stories featuring the Roo Crew — native Australian animal tradies who travel across Australia helping communities while working through real challenges: big feelings, screen habits, teamwork, healthy routines, and more.

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Australian-Made Stories

Original illustrated adventure stories with culturally grounded characters and settings Australian children instantly recognise. Not adapted American content — built here, for here.

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Clinician Co-Developed

Every module is co-designed with Dr Philip Tam, one of Australia’s most respected child psychiatrists. Clinical evidence meets classroom reality.

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Physical Resources Included

Physical books, puppets, and hands-on resources — no screens required. The Pause Power Stone gives children a tactile, memorable anchor for emotional regulation.

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Minimal Teacher Prep

Each module follows a simple, repeatable structure that fits a 40–50 minute PDHPE or Pastoral Care block. Ready-to-use lesson plans — no preparation required.

Every lesson. Every week. The same reassuring structure.

1

Story

Illustrated read-aloud of the week’s Roo Crew adventure

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Discussion

R.O.O. Framework guided reflection — Relate, Own It, Overcome It

3

Activity

Hands-on, physical activity anchoring the session’s key skill

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Reflection

Pause, consolidate, name a tool to carry into the week

The R.O.O. Framework

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RelateConnect to the story

Children identify the Choice Moment in the story and connect it to their own experience. What did the character face? Have I ever felt this way?

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Own ItReflect on yourself

Children reflect on times they’ve faced similar choices and what happened. Not right or wrong — just honest recognition of real experience.

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Overcome ItPractise the tool

Children practise Pause Power: “If I do this… then what might happen?” — building predictive thinking and responsible decision-making.

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The anchor concept: Pause Power + Choice Moments + If/Then thinking

Three phrases children use all week — not just in the session. When a child pauses before reacting in the playground or asks “Would Tradie Roo be proud of this choice?” — the program is working.

📖 8 Modules

8 modules. 8 stories.
8 weeks of real change.

Each module is anchored by an original illustrated Australian adventure. One 40–50 minute session per week, mapped to the NSW PDHPE curriculum, ready to go.

Week 1

Team Builders

Race Against the Storm

Trust, Choice Moments & Toolbox Traits — the foundation session.

Week 2

Big Feelings

Plan B

Naming emotions and body clues. Pause Power when everything goes sideways.

Week 3

Healthy Habits

All Together Now

Sleep, food, water, movement. You can’t pour from an empty bucket.

Week 4

Screen Smarts

Water Worries

Doing versus watching, and the cost of hiding behind a screen.

Week 5

Navigating Relationships

Sticky Woolly Situation

Repair steps: stop, explain, listen, repair. Why small lies compound.

Week 6

Helping Hands

One for All, All for One

Asking for help clearly — and offering it proactively.

Week 7

Practice Week

Integrated stations

Applying all four skills in new scenarios — the transfer week.

Week 8

Gratitude & Celebration

Wrap story

Naming strengths, gratitude wall, setting one wellbeing goal.

🦜 Meet the Roo Crew

Every child will see themselves in at least one.

Twelve native Australian animal tradies, each carrying a specific emotional world, skill area and trade — designed to represent the full range of children in any classroom. Written by award-winning children’s authors. Brought to life by brilliant Australian illustration.

The characters serve as emotional proxies. Instead of confronting a child directly, a teacher can say “Remember when Fitz faced that Choice Moment? What tool could help you right now?” The character carries the teaching; the child doesn’t feel targeted.

Children naturally gravitate to different characters. That gravitational pull is your window in.

👆 Hover a character card to meet them!

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Tradie Roo
Leader & Builder
Over-commits; models Pause Power openly
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Fitz the Cockatoo
Lookout & Delivery
Easily distracted; wired differently — not naughty
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Junior the Possum
Apprentice
Eager, anxious; overthinks everything
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Cookie the Red Heeler
Chef & Adventurer
Creative, independent; always shows up
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Sparkles the Koala
Optimist & Glue
Caring; struggles to ask for help herself
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Mr Tawny Frogmouth
Gruff Boss
Intimidating on the surface; secretly supportive
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Emma the Emu
Engineer
Meticulous planner; falls apart when plans change
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Rollo the Lizard
Scaffolder & Roofer
Zones out; reliable when switched on
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Wally the Wombat
Excavator Driver
Quiet, steady powerhouse; does over talks
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Ali the Ibex
Stonemason
Disciplined; models preparation as professionalism
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Raja the Tiger
Tiler & Artist
Creative visionary from India; turns every job into a masterpiece
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Hootie the Kookaburra
Surveyor & Navigator
Resident comedienne & secret map nerd; keeps the crew laughing through anything

🛠 Toolbox Traits

Five traits. All term.
Every classroom interaction.

These aren’t rules to follow — they’re character qualities to practise. Introduced in Week 1 and reinforced every session, every day.

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Respect
Kind words · Listening · Caring for people and property

“When I show respect, others feel safe.”
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Responsibility
Doing what I say · Staying focused · Owning my choices

“When I’m responsible, others trust me.”
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Courage
Trying when it’s hard · Admitting mistakes · Asking for help

“Courage helps me grow and learn.”
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Having a Go
Giving things a try · Not giving up too quickly · Learning from mistakes

“When I have a go, I build confidence.”
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Pause Power
Stop before reacting · Take a breath · “If I do this… then what might happen?”

The anchor question for the whole program.

🎁 Full Program Package

Everything stays
with your school.

No subscriptions, no ongoing platform fees, no screens required. Everything is yours permanently.

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6 Illustrated Hardback Storybooks

Original Australian adventure stories — six illustrated hardback volumes. Beautifully illustrated. Designed to be read aloud, displayed and kept.

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6 eBook Versions

Digital access to all six stories for classroom display, home reading and flexible delivery.

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Character Hand Puppets

Hand puppets of core Roo Crew characters and a Pause Power Stone — tactile, memorable anchors for emotional regulation. Evidence-backed for SEL delivery in K–3.

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Ready-to-Use Lesson Plans

Full R.O.O. session guides, discussion prompts and classroom activities mapped to the NSW PDHPE curriculum. No preparation required.

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School Members Portal

Secure teacher login with digital resources, observation tools and program materials on demand.

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Pre & Post Measures

Simple observation tools to track student growth, co-developed with clinicians. Weekly checklist and 3-level rubric included.

2026 Pilot Program — Now Rolling Out Across NSW Schools

St Mary’s Cathedral College, Sydney is piloting Module 1 this term. We are actively rolling out across NSW Catholic and independent primary schools for 2026.

We’d love to send you a complimentary sample — a teacher guide and storybook from Module 1 — so you can see the quality and approach for yourself. If it feels like a fit, we welcome a 15–20 minute conversation.

  • Complimentary Module 1 teacher guide and storybook
  • Direct access to our clinical and education team throughout
  • Opportunity to shape program development before full release
  • Preferred pricing for full program licensing in 2026
  • Recognition as a founding pilot school
  • No commitment required beyond honest feedback
Request Your Free Sample 📚

👩‍⚕️ The Team

Clinical expertise meets
classroom reality.

Lynne Jackson
Lynne Jackson
M. Soc. Work · MMHC (Child Psychotherapy, Monash University)
Founder & CEO

A qualified social worker with over a decade of experience in remote Australian communities — including the Kimberley and Northern Territory — Lynne specialises in child and adolescent mental health. Her commitment to children’s emotional wellbeing and resilience is the foundation of every R.O.O. story.

Dr Philip Tam
Dr Philip Tam
MA · MBBS · FRANZCP · Cert. Child Psych.
Clinical Co-Developer

One of Australia’s most respected child psychiatrists, researchers and educators, Dr Tam practises across Sydney and the Blue Mountains with more than 50 peer-reviewed publications. A regular contributor to Australian and global media on youth mental health, he brings that expertise directly into every R.O.O. module.

James Headlam
James Headlam
M.Ed. Educational Leadership · PhD Candidate (Victoria University)
Primary Education Advisor

A former primary school teacher across Geelong and Melbourne schools, James is a PhD candidate researching educational technologies in Australian primary schools. He brings hands-on classroom experience together with deep expertise in trauma-informed positive education and restorative practice.

✉️ Get in Touch

Let’s bring R.O.O. to your school.

We welcome enquiries from school principals, wellbeing coordinators, and education partners across Australia and internationally. Start with a complimentary sample — see and feel the program for yourself.

✉️ Email

lynne@tradieroo.com

Best for initial enquiries, sample requests and partnership discussions.

📋 2026 School Licensing

Annual program licensing for K–3 schools, including physical resources, lesson plans, teacher training and ongoing support. Pilot pricing available now.

🌏 International Partnerships

Actively seeking education and licensing partners in New Zealand, the UK, North America, and beyond. Get in touch to discuss how R.O.O. can be adapted for your context.

Request a Free Sample 📚

Or call Lynne directly on 0411 785 136 · 15–20 minute conversation · No obligation