Leaders in Universal Wellbeing Solutions
Founded on 17 years of New Zealand research advancing prevention Universal Wellbeing.
Our Wellbeing Services
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Organisational Wellbeing Systems
Design and implement evidence-based wellbeing systems that deliver measurable outcomes. These systems strengthen staff retention, engagement, and performance while aligning wellbeing with organisational strategy.
FREEDOM Wellbeing Institute works alongside leaders to embed tailored Universal Wellbeing frameworks that build healthier, more productive, and sustainable workplaces.
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Wellbeing Evaluations (UWET)
Gain clear insights into individual or team wellbeing through a confidential, evidence-based evaluation. The Universal Wellbeing Evaluation identifies key strengths, risks, and areas for improvement to support better performance, resilience, and overall wellbeing.
FREEDOM Wellbeing Institute helps organisations use these insights to design effective, prevention-based wellbeing strategies.
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Professional Programmes & Accreditation
Advance your professional capability through accredited wellbeing qualifications recognised across education, health, and organisational sectors. Each programme combines evidence-based research with real-world application to strengthen leadership, practice, and impact.
FREEDOM Wellbeing Institute equips professionals to lead measurable, prevention-focused wellbeing change within their organisations and communities.
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2026 New Zealand Universal Wellbeing Conference | Highlights
The 2nd New Zealand Prevention Imperative: Universal Wellbeing Conference, held on 8–9 October 2026 at The Parnell Hotel & Conference Centre in Auckland, brought together government ministers, researchers, health professionals, educators and community leaders.
Across two days, keynote presentations, research discussions and community conversations explored prevention-first approaches to New Zealand's wellbeing challenges, strengthening collaboration between research, policy and practice.
Explore some of the memorable moments from the conference.
8–9 October 2026 | Parnell Hotel & Conference Centre, Auckland
Our Research & Impact
Grounded in over 17 years of Universal Wellbeing research.
“Our research defines new pathways for prevention-based wellbeing, guiding policies, programmes, and community initiatives across New Zealand and internationally.”
For more than sixteen years, FREEDOM Wellbeing Institute has advanced prevention-based wellbeing research. Our work integrates theory, practice, and evidence to guide education, health, and organisational wellbeing systems in Aotearoa New Zealand and internationally.
Grounded in the Universal Wellbeing Model, our evaluation frameworks translate research into measurable outcomes. The Universal Wellbeing Evaluation Tool (UWET) helps practitioners, leaders, and communities identify strengths, risks, and opportunities for meaningful wellbeing improvement.
FREEDOM Wellbeing Institute collaborates with universities, research centres, and practitioners across the globe to strengthen prevention science. Together, we are building shared knowledge that supports equitable and sustainable wellbeing outcomes worldwide.
Proudly Connected with Global Health, Education, and Evaluation Networks.
College of Professional Universal Wellbeing Practitioners (CPUWP)
Higher Education Research and Development Society of Australasia (HERDSA)
Aotearoa New Zealand Evaluation Association (ANZEA)