I’m Dr Lynette Maguire, an Australian researcher and educator working at the intersection of education, youth mental health, and digital behaviour. My doctoral research examined how technology use can shape adolescent wellbeing and behaviour, and I’ve spent more than a decade teaching at the University of the Sunshine Coast and working with schools and community organisations on practical responses to issues such as school refusal, cyberbullying, online addiction, and digital wellbeing.
I’m also building the Australian Centre for Adaptive Learning (ACAL) and its flagship program, Growly. This work focuses on an AI-enabled, curriculum-aligned, safeguarding-ready learning and support pathway for learners who sit at the edges of traditional schooling, including neurodivergent students, home-educated students, and school refusal cohorts. Across both School Refusal Recovery and Growly, my aim is the same: translate evidence into calm, structured guidance that families and schools can apply in real life, especially when things feel messy and urgent.
Even after Lesson One, you will walk away confident of applying the new skills. A really comprehensive Course – very helpful
Kyra, Social Worker
This course is excellent, I really enjoyed learning the psychological terms and the application of theory.
Steven, Head of Department
I found learning the background reasons for school refusal really helpful and all the strategies were great, and all evidence based.
Amy, Social Worker
If you’re feeling unsure about what to do next, that’s completely normal. The course is designed to give you a clear sequence and practical language for the hard moments, including how to work with your child’s school and how to build a gradual return plan at a pace your child can manage. You can explore the course overview here.