Beyond the Baseline selected for Department for Education’s Wellbeing Register

The Adelaide 36ers are proud to announce that Beyond the Baseline has been officially selected for inclusion in the South Australian Department for Education’s External Wellbeing Programs Directory.

This curated register recognises evidence informed mental health and wellbeing programs delivered by external providers and outlines how they align with the Department’s Wellbeing Engagement Collection (WEC) domains. Selection confirms Beyond the Baseline as a credible, research backed initiative that supports schools to strengthen student wellbeing outcomes.

At the Adelaide 36ers, we believe sport is more than a game - it’s a catalyst for connection, growth and change. Through the Shooting Hoops Foundation, the not-for-profit arm of the Club, we extend our impact beyond the court by empowering young people to thrive in every aspect of life.

Beyond the Baseline: Pushing Past Limits into Uncharted Potential

Delivered in partnership with Be Well Co, Beyond the Baseline is a dynamic, research-backed wellbeing and leadership program designed for Year 10 and 11 students.

Using basketball as a platform, the program builds essential life skills including:

• Resilience
• Collaboration
• Self-belief
• Growth mindset
• Leadership capability

Through interactive challenges, storytelling, and powerful athlete experiences, students engage in what we call “mental fitness by stealth” - practical wellbeing skill building embedded in high-energy, relatable activities.

The program is aligned to the Australian Curriculum (Version 9) and connects directly to school wellbeing priorities.

Evidence-Based. Impact-Driven.

Beyond the Baseline is underpinned by strong behavioural science, including the Theoretical Domains Framework (TDF) - the same model used in Be Well Co’s evidence-based wellbeing solutions such as the Be Well Plan.

Program content is grounded in evidence syntheses led by Be Well Co researchers demonstrating that combining approaches such as:

• Positive psychology
• Mindfulness
• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
• Interpersonal communication skills

These approaches lead to meaningful and lasting improvements in wellbeing.

This is not a one-off motivational session. It is a structured, research-backed initiative designed to create measurable impact.

About Be Well Co

Be Well Co is a nationally recognised, South Australian based social enterprise delivering high impact mental wellbeing programs.

With a vision of a world where people are equipped with the skills to build mental health and grow through life’s challenges, Be Well Co translates world-class research into scalable, evidence-based solutions reaching more than 20,000 Australians to date.

Their programs focus on proactive capacity building, equipping individuals with practical tools to manage challenges, adapt to change and develop lasting wellbeing and self-efficacy.

Adelaide 36ers – Beyond the Baseline | Information Webinar 
Monday March 16^th (4:00pm – 5:00pm)

Teacher Professional Development: Beyond the Baseline Educator Workshop

23 March | State Basketball Centre, Wayville

To support schools in embedding wellbeing practices through Beyond the Baseline, the Adelaide 36ers will host a dedicated Teacher Professional Development workshop on 23 March at the State Basketball Centre, Wayville.

This session will:

• Unpack the science behind the program
• Explore practical classroom integration strategies
• Align Beyond the Baseline to WEC domains
• Provide educators with evidence-based tools to strengthen student wellbeing

Educators will gain the knowledge to it takes to implement the program within the school context and will be provided the opportunity to sign up to the program.

Registrations Now Open

The Adelaide 36ers invite secondary schools across South Australia to register their interest in delivery the Beyond the Baseline program.

Spots for both the 2026 student program intake and the 23 March Teacher Professional Development workshop are limited.

👉 Expression of interest for the program

👉 Secure Your Place at the Teacher PD

To register your interest, hit the links above or contact:

Mitch Noye, mnoye@adelaide36ers.com, 0423 511 647

Together, we can empower the next generation to push past limits and step into their uncharted potential - on and off the court.