Advancing Universal Wellbeing Through Primordial Prevention
Evidence-based research, professional education, evaluations and systems addressing the determinants of poor Universal Wellbeing and preventing harms at their source.
What is Universal Wellbeing (UW)?
Universal Wellbeing (UW) is a research-informed approach to understanding the interconnected determinants of wellbeing across individuals, families, organisations and communities.
Primordial prevention addresses the underlying determinants of poor wellbeing before harms develop.
The Universal Wellbeing Model
The Universal Wellbeing Model provides the research-based foundation for understanding the determinants of wellbeing. It informs our professional programmes, evaluations, research and systems development.
Professional Programmes & Accreditation
Develop evidence-based expertise in Universal Wellbeing through professional development, certification and accreditation programmes.
Our Work
Universal Wellbeing Evaluations
Identify wellbeing strengths, risks and underlying determinants through confidential, research-based evaluations.
Universal Wellbeing Systems
Evidence-based organisational and educational systems addressing determinants of poor wellbeing through primordial prevention.
Not Sure Where to Start?
Whether you are seeking to understand your own Universal Wellbeing, address wellbeing challenges within an organisation, or develop professional expertise, the right starting point matters.
Explore how our evidence-based evaluations, professional programmes and Universal Wellbeing systems can support your needs.
FEBRUARY–MARCH 2027
Advance Your Expertise in Universal Wellbeing
Enrolments are now open for our 2027 professional development programmes.
Develop research-informed knowledge and practical capability in Universal Wellbeing, primordial prevention, evaluation and professional practice.
Explore the programmes and find the right pathway for your professional development.
2026 NEW ZEALAND UNIVERSAL WELLBEING CONFERENCE
Universal Wellbeing in Action
8–9 October 2026 | Auckland, New Zealand
The 2nd New Zealand Prevention Imperative: Universal Wellbeing Conference brought together government ministers, researchers, educators and community leaders in Auckland on 8–9 October 2026.
Discussions focused on primordial prevention, addressing the determinants of poor Universal Wellbeing and strengthening collaboration across research, policy and practice.
OUR RESEARCH
Over 17 Years of Universal Wellbeing Research
Our research informs the development of evidence-based Universal Wellbeing programmes, evaluations and organisational systems.
Grounded in primordial prevention, our work focuses on identifying and addressing the determinants of poor wellbeing before harms become established.
Professional Memberships & Research Networks
Our leadership maintains professional connections across Universal Wellbeing, public health, higher education, research and evaluation.
