John Hendry OAM has over 50 years of experience as an educator, school counsellor, and leader in student wellbeing. A pioneer of Positive Education, he has worked with schools across Australia and internationally, including consulting with UNESCO on bullying and school violence.

He co-founded Relationship-based Education (RbE) and developed frameworks such as the Relationship Quotient and Affect Performance Model, highlighting the link between relationships, resilience, and performance. As a consultant to organisations including the Positive Institute and Resilient Youth, John continues to shape wellbeing education globally, promoting schools as safe, connected communities where students and teachers thrive.