A Scientifically Backed Tool for Measuring & Improving Universal Wellbeing

Universal Wellbeing Evaluation Tool Development

UWET emerged from a 16 year wellbeing research program pursuing answers to the following questions:

1.What is wellbeing?

2. What influences wellbeing?

3. How can wellbeing be measured?

4. How can wellbeing be improved overtime?

To address the need for an Evidence baseD, Authentically Holistic, Validated, ACCURATE Measure with real-world applicability…

FREEDOM Wellbeing Institute & NZCDI Research Teams conducted:

  • Meta literature searches and analyses

  • Themed Literature searches and analyses

  • Quantitative, qualitative and practice based research projects

  • Pilot studies in workplaces, educational institutions, and communities

  • Impact Evaluation and Grounded Theory investigations.

The result was a comprehensive, multi-dimensional evaluation tool that empower individuals and organisations to make evidence-based decisions about needs, and supports to improve Universal Wellbeing in practice.

How UWET Works

1. Assessment

Participants complete a Confidential Universal Wellbeing Evaluation to assess their personal and/or organizational wellbeing.

2. Data Analysis & Reporting

Accredited UWET Facilitators analyze and provide orally and written reports.

3. Actionable Recommendations

Reports include recommendations, to enhance personal and organizational wellbeing, and Action Plans can be provided.

4. Long-Term Wellbeing Strategies

The tool can be used repeatedly to monitor outcomes overtime, measure intervention effectiveness, and support continuous improvement.

Why Use UWET?

  • Research-Based – Built from research that ensures accuracy and responsiveness to diverse people and settings.

  • Customizable & Sector-Specific – Adaptable for use in corporate, health, business, education, business, industry, and community initiatives.

  • Ethical & Confidential – Administered under ethical guidelines and approvals plus designed to protect individual privacy while providing valuable organizational insights.

  • Supports Evidence-Based Decision Making – Helps organizations move from reactive to proactive prevention orientated wellbeing interventions and data-driven strategies.

Who Uses UWET?

  • Corporate Leaders, HS & HR Teams – To develop effective wellbeing policies, enhance employee engagement and productivity.

  • Wellbeing Professionals & Practitioners – To provide accurate wellbeing measurements and personalised support strategies.

  • Government & Research Institutions – To inform national wellbeing policies, public health prevention and promotion initiatives, and equity.

  • Education & Training Providers – To enhance student, faculty/staff wellbeing and attendance, and achievement.

  • Businesses & Industries – To improve engagement, productivity and profits

Interested in learning how the Universal Wellbeing Evaluation Tool can be applied to your workplace, research, or personal development? Join us for an upcoming workshop or connect with our team to explore tailored solutions!