Freedom Wellbeing Institute

Dr M Tasdik Hasan joins the Australian Universal Wellbeing Symposium 2026 speaker programme.

Policy and Advocacy Lead at the Mental Health Council of Tasmania
and PhD Fellow in Digital Mental Health at Monash University
Dr Hasan is recognised internationally for his work across public health, mental health policy, digital innovation, and prevention.

His research, advocacy, and leadership have contributed to initiatives spanning Australia, Bangladesh, the United Kingdom, Africa, and the wider South-East Asian region.

In Brisbane this August, Dr Hasan will share perspectives on digital mental health, systems-level prevention, and improving wellbeing outcomes for marginalised communities.

27-28 August 2026 | Novotel Brisbane Airport, Australia

Registrations remain open, with Early Bird rates available until 27 July 2026.

https://www.nzcdi.ac.nz/au-symposium-registration

What does meaningful wellbeing change actually require?

More funding?

More programmes?

More initiatives?

Or do we need to start asking different questions?

Across education, health, community services and leadership, many of the challenges we face today are becoming increasingly complex. Despite significant effort and investment, too many wellbeing initiatives struggle to create lasting impact.

This August, researchers, educators, wellbeing practitioners and community leaders from across Australia and New Zealand will come together in Brisbane to explore what a prevention-focused future could look like.

Not through keynote presentations alone, but through discussion, debate, shared learning and collaboration.

We're delighted to be joined by speakers including Professor Phil Riley, Associate Professor Linda Ferrington, Dr Gabi Nudelman, PhD Nudelman and Dr Dr. Jolene Morse Morse, with additional speaker announcements still to come.

If you're interested in the future of wellbeing, education, leadership and prevention, we'd love to have you involved in the conversation.

📍 Novotel Brisbane Airport

📅 27–28 August 2026

Early Bird registrations close 27 July.

What does reciprocity mean to you?

Reciprocity is often understood as the balance between giving and receiving, but it can also shape our relationships, communities, workplaces, and overall wellbeing.

When reciprocity is present, trust can grow, connections can strengthen, and people can feel more supported and valued. When it is absent, relationships and systems can become strained.

This week's Friday Meditation explores the theme of Reciprocity and invites reflection on the role it plays in creating healthier, more connected communities and a more sustainable approach to wellbeing.

🎥 Watch the meditation here: https://youtu.be/sxomeOPA5P4

If you find it valuable, please consider liking, commenting, sharing, and subscribing to help us bring Universal Wellbeing resources to more people.

Meditation on Reciprocity What role does reciprocity play in wellbeing?This guided meditati...

We are pleased to announce Dr Denise Kingi-Uluave as a keynote speaker at The Prevention Imperative: New Zealand Universal Wellbeing Conference 2026.

Dr Kingi-'Ulu'ave is a registered clinical psychologist, Specialist Clinical & Translational Lead across Le Va Pasifika and the Wise Group, and one of New Zealand's leading voices on prevention, wellbeing, and Pasifika mental health.

With more than 20 years of experience spanning mental health, community wellbeing, public health, workforce development, and systems leadership, she has played a significant role in shaping prevention-focused initiatives that strengthen resilience and long-term wellbeing outcomes across Aotearoa New Zealand.

At the conference, Denise will share insights into prevention, culturally grounded wellbeing approaches, workforce sustainability, and the system changes needed to support thriving communities.

The Prevention Imperative: New Zealand Universal Wellbeing Conference 2026

8–9 October 2026 | The Parnell Hotel & Conference Centre Auckland

Early Bird registrations are now open. Secure your place today: https://www.freedom-ihe.ac.nz/freedom-wellbeing-store/p/nz-prevention-imperative-2026-individual-early-bird

New Keynote Speaker Announced

We are pleased to welcome Dr Gabi Nudelman, PhD, Senior Lecturer in the School of Management and Governance at UNSW Business School, as a keynote speaker at the Australian Universal Wellbeing Symposium 2026.

Dr Nudelman's work explores how educational and organisational systems can create more humane, sustainable, and wellbeing-supporting environments.

Her keynote will examine the role of higher education institutions in shaping long-term wellbeing outcomes across individuals, workplaces, communities, and society.

27–28 August 2026 | Novotel Brisbane Airport

Learn more and register: https://www.nzcdi.ac.nz/au-symposium-registration

The world doesn't need more successful people.

It needs more people willing to serve others.

This week's Friday Meditation reflects on the role service plays in creating healthier families, workplaces, communities, and societies.

Watch now: https://youtu.be/V8_PEhS--iI

Meditation on Service | Finding Purpose Through Helping Others Service is one of the most powerful pathways to personal and collec...

Keynote Speaker Announcement

We are pleased to announce that Shamubeel Eaqub, Chief Economist at Simplicity, will be joining The Prevention Imperative: New Zealand Universal Wellbeing Conference 2026 as a keynote speaker.

With 25 years of experience across leading financial institutions and consultancies including ANZ Bank, Goldman Sachs JBWere, NZIER, Sense Partners, and Simplicity, Shamubeel is one of New Zealand's most respected economists and public commentators.

His work has contributed significantly to national conversations on housing, productivity, regional development, social cohesion, and New Zealand's economic future.

At the conference, Shamubeel will provide an economic perspective on prevention, wellbeing, and the long-term decisions needed to create stronger outcomes for individuals, communities, and the nation.

The Prevention Imperative: New Zealand Universal Wellbeing Conference 2026

📍 The Parnell Hotel & Conference Centre Auckland, New Zealand

📅 8–9 October 2026

Early Bird registrations are now open.

REGISTER NOW ➡️ https://www.nzcdi.ac.nz/nz-conference-registration

Keynote Speaker Announcement

We are delighted to welcome Associate Professor Linda Ferrington PhD, PGCHE, SFHEA from the School of Clinical Medicine at UNSW Sydney as a Keynote Speaker at the Australian Universal Wellbeing Symposium 2026.

Associate Professor Ferrington is an academic leader and educator whose work focuses on medical education, student engagement, academic wellbeing, curriculum innovation, and evidence-informed learning environments.

At the symposium, she will share insights from contemporary medical and tertiary education and discuss emerging research into the Universal Wellbeing of higher education academics.

Join us in Brisbane for two days of learning, discussion, and evidence-informed perspectives on prevention-first approaches to improving wellbeing outcomes.

27–28 August 2026
Novotel Brisbane Airport Hotel
Brisbane, Australia

Early Bird registrations are now open.
REGISTER NOW ➡️https://www.nzcdi.ac.nz/au-symposium-registration

International Presenter Announcement | USA

We are pleased to announce that Dr ESTHER OCHOGA (USA) will be joining The Prevention Imperative: New Zealand Universal Wellbeing Conference 2026 as an international presenter.

Dr Ochoga is an organisational strategist, professor, author, and corporate chaplain whose work brings together human-centred leadership, workplace wellbeing, spiritual intelligence, ethical leadership, and systems transformation.

As President of Workplace Care USA, her work focuses on bridging the growing human gap across workplaces, institutions, and communities, an increasingly important conversation as organisations worldwide continue to navigate workforce pressure, burnout, culture challenges, and long-term wellbeing sustainability.

Her contribution to the conference will explore leadership, organisational culture, whole-person wellbeing, and how systems and workplaces can better support people in today’s fast-moving world.

This international perspective adds another important voice to this year’s cross-sector conference bringing together leaders from education, health, business, government, research, and community sectors.

8–9 October 2026

The Parnell Hotel & Conference Centre Auckland, New Zealand

Early Bird Registrations Now Open ➡️https://lnkd.in/eyXeWTEp