The Wellbeing Distillery, founded in 2022, partners with schools, leaders, and government organisations around the world to embed evidence-informed wellbeing into education. Drawing on over 50 years of combined classroom and leadership experience, the team has worked with more than 550 schools across 26 countries and designed the School Wellbeing Operating System (swOS). As pioneers in Positive Education since 2008, they collaborate with leading universities and organisations to advance research, measurement, and practice, and are recognised for their clarity, creativity, and commitment to helping school communities thrive.
Justin Robinson (B.Ed., M.Ed. (Leadership), CiPP, altMBA) is the co-founder of The Wellbeing Distillery, supporting hundreds of schools across Australia and internationally to embed evidence informed wellbeing into education. Formerly the founding Director of the Institute of Positive Education at Geelong Grammar School and co-author of My Manifesto, he is recognised for his warmth, deep listening, and practical wisdom in helping individuals and communities to thrive. Justin is an Honorary Fellow at the University of Melbourne and a leading voice in the globalpositive education movement.
David Bott (B.A. (Psychology), Grad. Dip. Ed., Grad. Dip. Psychology) is the co-founder of The Wellbeing Distillery, partnering with schools and government systems around the world to embed evidence-informed wellbeing into education. Formerly Associate Director of the Institute of Positive Education and founding member of Dubai Future Council for Education, he has trained educators from over 1,000 schools globally and serves on the PESA Board. David is co-author of the bestselling book 10 Things Schools Get Wrong and is recognised for his clarity, strategic
thinking, and practical insight in helping communities thrive.
