New Zealand's #1 Evidence-Based Wellbeing Conference

Hosted by: FREE Research & Educational Equity Trust (Charitable: 50012761)
Sponsored By : FREEDOM Wellbeing Institute (www.fwi.ac.nz) & NZCDI – New Zealand Curriculum Design Institute (www.nzcdi.ac.nz)

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The Prevention Imperative: New Zealand Universal Wellbeing Conference 2025

The Prevention Imperative:
New Zealand Universal Wellbeing Conference 2025

11- 12 SEPTEMBER 2025
PAKURANGA HUNT ROOM
ELLERSLIE EVENTS CENTRE
AUCKLAND

GET EARLY BIRD TICKETS

Early Bird Now Open – Ends 1 August 2025

Featured Speakers – Now Announced!

We’ve begun revealing our 2025 keynote lineup — including some of New Zealand’s leading voices in public health, education, and systems change.

• Shape the future of wellbeing. Be part of the national workshop to co-create NZ’s Prevention Wellbeing Charter — happening Day One.

• Learn what works. Get practical, evidence-backed strategies built on 16 years of research.

• Use the tools that deliver results. Understand how UWM & UWET are transforming wellbeing in real organisations.

• Grow your influence. Connect with decision-makers, experts, and leaders driving cross-sector change.

• Access to the latest wellbeing research and tools

• Practical frameworks you can implement in your organisation or practice

• Opportunities to contribute to national wellbeing development

• Certificate of Participation for all workshop attendees

• Entry to a collaborative, cross-sector wellbeing network

View the Full Programme below

*The programme is currently in development and speaker slots are filling fast. Stay tuned as more keynotes and sessions are confirmed.

Universal Wellbeing Workshop

Apply the Model. Drive Real Change.

Join a high-impact, interactive workshop on Day One designed to move beyond theory — and into action.
In this session, you’ll work alongside professionals from a range of sectors to explore how prevention-first wellbeing can be embedded across workplaces, services, and systems.

This workshop is:

• Cross-sector applicable – open to leaders, managers, and practitioners from health, education, business, social services, government, and more

• Hands-on and guided – apply the Universal Wellbeing Model (UWM) and Evaluation Tool (UWET) in real-world scenarios relevant to your context

• Designed for implementation – walk away with a deeper understanding of how to translate wellbeing strategy into measurable, organisation-wide outcomes

• Facilitated by experts – learn directly from researchers and practitioners leading the national prevention wellbeing movement

All workshop participants receive a Certificate of Participation — ideal for CPD portfolios and professional development.

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Want to speak at the event?

Call for Speakers is now open. Share your work and shape the national conversation on prevention-first wellbeing.

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This event brings together leaders, practitioners, and changemakers across sectors who are committed to evidence-based, prevention-first wellbeing.

• Government and policy leaders

• Health and mental health professionals

• Corporate wellbeing managers and HR professionals

• Researchers, academics, and educators

• NGO, iwi, and community wellbeing leaders

• Consultants and implementation partners
  

If you work to support the wellbeing of people, organisations, or systems — this is for you.

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Testimonials

“Meeting new people and learning more about wellbeing. I thoroughly enjoyed the conference and look forward to attending next year.”

— – 2024 Conference Attendee

“Relaxed, inclusive feel. I came away with a positive experience and learnings I hadn’t expected.”

— Workshop Attendee, Universal Wellbeing Conference 2024

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FAQs

Will I receive a certificate?
Yes — all attendees who participate in the Day One workshop will receive a Certificate of Participation, which can be used toward your professional development records.

Can I attend just one day of the conference?
Yes, you're welcome to attend either day, but the registration fee covers both days, and there is no single-day pricing.

Will sessions be recorded?
No. To encourage open, authentic discussion, this is a fully in-person event. Slides and follow-up resources may be provided post-conference where applicable.

Is this conference relevant to my sector?
Yes — the content is cross-sector by design. Whether you're in health, education, business, government, social services, or community leadership, the strategies shared are relevant and actionable.

Is the event catered?
Yes — morning tea, lunch, and afternoon tea are included on both days. Please let us know your dietary requirements during registration.

Do you offer group booking discounts?
Yes — discounted rates are available for groups of 5 or more. See the pricing section for details.

Can I present at the conference?
Yes — the Call for Speakers is now open. We welcome practice-based and research-informed presentations. Visit the Call for Speakers page for more info.

Make It Count

This is more than an event. It’s a collective shift toward proactive, measurable wellbeing. Don’t miss your chance to be part of New Zealand’s leading cross-sector conversation.

Join the conversation. Shape the future. Drive lasting impact.

Learn more about the science behind prevention-first wellbeing:
🔗 Universal Wellbeing Model (UWM)
🔗 Universal Wellbeing Evaluation Tool (UWET)
🔗 Our Research
🔗 Success Stories & Testimonials

Questions? Contact us at contactus@fwi.ac.nz

Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of New Zealand’s most impactful wellbeing event. Secure your place today!

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