Universal Wellbeing Events
New Zealand & Australia
Upcoming Events in New Zealand and Australia
We’re excited to offer a range of impactful wellbeing events tailored to advance professional practice and organisational productivity across New Zealand and Australia.
New Zealand Events
This year in New Zealand, we’re hosting interactive workshops focused on the Universal Wellbeing Model and the Universal Wellbeing Evaluation Tool. These workshops will provide hands-on training, insights into universal wellbeing practices, and guidance on using digital wellbeing tools effectively. Stay tuned for dates and special early bird pricing—don’t miss this opportunity to deepen your understanding and skills!
Australia Events
For the first time ever, we’re excited to bring the Universal Wellbeing Conference to Australia in 2025! This milestone event is designed to empower Australian schools, organisations, universities, and communities with practical, prevention-focused strategies for achieving long-term wellbeing outcomes.
Discover groundbreaking sessions on universal wellbeing practices, evidence-based tools, and transformative approaches that address the unique challenges faced by Australians. Whether you’re a school leader looking to support student wellbeing, an organisational decision-maker aiming to enhance workplace culture, or a university professional striving to create a healthier campus environment, this conference is your chance to be part of something extraordinary.
Get ready for an unmissable experience that will inspire change and equip you with tools to make a real difference—details and dates coming soon!
FREE Universal Wellbeing Model Workshop for the Health & Wellbeing Sector
Join us at the FREEDOM Wellbeing Institute premises in Hamilton for a free in-person workshop designed specifically for professionals working in the health and wellbeing space. Whether you're supporting communities, managing wellbeing programmes, or delivering public health services — this is a practical, interactive session made for you.
This workshop will introduce two research-backed frameworks that make wellbeing easier to structure, track, and improve across individuals, organisations, and communities.
📅Date: Thursday, 23 April 2025
🕛Time: 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Cost: Free of charge (limited spaces available – registration essential)
📍 Location: Freedom Wellbeing Institute Premises, Level 1, 610 Victoria Street, Hamilton
What You’ll Learn
During the session, you’ll be introduced to the following:
The Universal Wellbeing Model (UWM): A structured approach that supports proactive, measurable, and sustainable wellbeing strategies at individual and community levels.
The Universal Wellbeing Evaluation Tool (UWET): A practical and confidential tool for tracking wellbeing outcomes and guiding real-time decisions in programmes or services.
You'll leave the workshop with real tools you can apply immediately in your work.
Who Should Attend
This free workshop is ideal for anyone involved in school wellbeing, including:
Public health
Health promotion
Mental health services
Māori and Pacific health
Whānau Ora
Community wellbeing programmes
NGOs and not-for-profit health organisations
Youth and family support services
Wellbeing Practitioners
Local or regional wellbeing initiatives
Spaces are limited
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Spaces are limited – please secure your spot early to avoid missing out.
FREE School Universal Wellbeing Model Workshop
Join us at the Freedom Wellbeing Institute in Hamilton for a free in-person workshop designed specifically for schools. This hands-on session introduces information about the latest research and practical strategies that support real, measurable improvements for both staff and students.
If you’re involved in wellbeing, pastoral care, management, leadership, or staff development within your school, this is an opportunity to access the latest evidence-based model, a key resource, chance to connect with peers, and leave with strategies you can apply right away.
📅Date: Thursday, 24 April 2025
🕛Time: 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Cost: Free of charge (limited spaces available – registration essential)
📍 Location: Freedom Wellbeing Institute Premises, Level 1, 610 Victoria Street, Hamilton
What You’ll Learn
During this interactive session, you’ll be introduced to:
The Universal Wellbeing Model (UWM): A clear, evidenced-based model for building holistic and sustainable wellbeing within schools and communities.
The Universal Wellbeing Evaluation Tool (UWET): A research-backed, confidential evaluation tool that can accurately measure wellbeing levels across your school — both staff and students.
You’ll leave the workshop with practical insights and ways to start your professional Universal Wellbeing Practitioner journey in your school setting.
Who Should Attend
This free workshop is ideal for anyone involved in school wellbeing, including:
School Principals
Deputy and Assistant Principals
Pastoral Care Leads
Wellbeing Coordinators
Health Educators
Guidance Counsellors
Student Support and SENCO Staff
Spaces are limited
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Spaces are limited -
Spaces are limited – please secure your spot early to avoid missing out.
NEW ZEALAND|2025 march- Producing Productivity Wellbeing Solutions
Productivity-Producing Universal Wellbeing Workshop
📅 Date: 24 March 2025
⏰ Time: 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM
📍 Venue: Ibis Auckland Ellerslie
💲 Investment: $500+GST ($400+GST for Chamber members!)
The Missing Link Between Wellbeing & Performance
In every sector—corporate, education, healthcare, and government—leaders are facing the same challenges:
Clients and students are disengaging.
Staff are mentally checking out.
Burnout and turnover are rising.
Traditional wellbeing initiatives aren’t solving the problem.
The issue? Most approaches focus on surface-level symptoms, not the root causes affecting engagement, performance, and productivity.
This workshop introduces a new way of thinking about wellbeing—one that directly connects organisational success with evidence-based wellbeing strategies. Backed by 16 years of research, the Universal Wellbeing Model (UWM) and Universal Wellbeing Evaluation Tool (UWET) provide a practical, data-driven approach to fixing hidden productivity blockers before they impact staff, clients, and overall business performance.
What You’ll Gain
🔹 Insights into why people disengage—and how to reverse it.
🔹 A structured approach to identifying and solving hidden productivity challenges.
🔹 Research-backed strategies that drive long-term impact—not just short-term relief.
Who Should Attend?
Designed for business leaders, HR professionals, educators, healthcare providers, and decision-makers, this workshop is for anyone who wants to go beyond generic wellbeing programs and apply evidence-based solutions that actually work.
📩 Limited spots available—fill out the form to secure your place today.
For any inquiries, contact contactus@fwi.ac.nz or call +64 27 386 9296.
NEW ZEALAND|2024 universal wellbeing conference
JOIN US!
JOIN US!
IGNITING WELLBEING & PREVENTION PRACTICE
ALL WELCOME!
DATE: 9.00am to 5:00pm - Friday 22nd November 2024
VENUE: Public Trust Building Level 1, 610 Victoria Street, Hamilton
Host: Susan F. Stevenson
If you lead, manage, coordinate, educate or support the wellbeing of others this conference is for you. Join us for research, development, and practice advances.
Conference Programme includes sessions on:
1. Identifying the Determinants of Universal Wellbeing
2. Digitisation of the Universal Wellbeing Evaluation Tool
3. Professional Universal Wellbeing Practitioner Guidelines & Ethics – A Discussion
4. Universal Wellbeing Professional Programmes & Accreditations
5. Universal Wellbeing Research & Practice Updates
6. Universal Wellbeing Model-based Mindfulness Activities
OUR SPEAKERS
In addition to the main conference, we are excited to offer an exclusive workshop: Introduction to the Universal Wellbeing Model Workshop.
This interactive session will provide hands-on experience with the model, giving you valuable insights to implement in your own wellbeing practice.
ALL WELCOME!
DATE: 1.00pm to 4:00pm - Thursday 21st November 2024
VENUE: Public Trust Building Level 1, 610 Victoria Street, Hamilton
Registration Fees & Packages
Last Chance to Register!
Conference Registration Fee: NZD $400 +GST
Workshop Only: NZD $100 + GST
Combo Package (Conference + Workshop): NZD $350 + GST