Queensland-based EdTech social enterprise Switch4Schools has been celebrated at the 2025 Sunshine Coast Business Awards, winning the Personal Fitness & Wellbeing category.
The award recognises local businesses that make a tangible impact on the region’s economy, culture, and community wellbeing — shining a spotlight on Switch4Schools’ work in schools across the Sunshine Coast and beyond.
Founded by educators and behavioural specialists, Switch4Schools helps schools embed emotional wellbeing into the school day. Its innovative platform and classroom resources guide students to recognise and regulate their emotions, while giving teachers real-time insights to better support every learner. The result: calmer classrooms, more engaged students, and stronger school communities.
Since its launch, Switch4Schools has supported thousands of students across Australia, helping them build self-awareness, resilience, and emotional intelligence. Teachers are equipped with simple, evidence-based strategies, called ‘Switches’, alongside instant lesson plans and access to a library of hundreds of activities and videos. These resources both give the student insight while also give teachers practical, ready-to-use tools.
Phil Slade, co-founder of Switch4Schools, said, “Winning the Sunshine Coast Business Award is an incredible honour. It underscores that wellbeing isn’t just a ‘nice to have’ — it’s central to student success and the health of our communities. We’re proud to represent both the Sunshine Coast and Australia in helping schools make wellbeing a core part of learning.”
For more information, visit switch4schools.com.au.
