The Prevention Imperative: New Zealand Universal Wellbeing Conference 2025
11–12 September 2025 | Pakuranga Hunt Room, Ellerslie Events Centre, Auckland
Day 1: 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM

Day 2: 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM

New Zealand’s #1 evidence-based wellbeing conference is back — and it’s more important than ever.

If you’re responsible for the wellbeing of people, organisations, or systems — this event is for you.

Over two days, you’ll gain the tools, insights, and networks needed to lead measurable, prevention-first wellbeing strategies across sectors. From national leaders to local practitioners, The Prevention Imperative brings together the people shaping real change in education, health, business, government, and social services.

This year’s event is hosted at the prestigious Ellerslie Events Centre and designed as both a high-impact learning experience and a cross-sector leadership forum.

What Makes This Event Unmissable

Practical, Proven Strategies: Built on over 16 years of research through the Universal Wellbeing Model (UWM) and Evaluation Tool (UWET)
Action-Focused Workshop: Apply what you learn in a hands-on, sector-relevant session with expert facilitation
National Prevention Wellbeing Charter: Help shape New Zealand’s next chapter in proactive wellbeing policy and practice
Certificate of Participation: Ideal for your CPD and professional development records
Invaluable Networking: Meet professionals, decision-makers, and changemakers committed to systems-level transformation

Featuring Thought Leaders Who Drive Real Change

Our keynote speakers are not just academics — they are architects of systems change.

Professor Grant Schofield (AUT, PREKURE)
A leading public health expert with a career spanning psychology, physiology, and education system reform. His keynote explores how to move from reactive to proactive wellbeing systems using evidence-based frameworks.

Dr Julie Glover Avery (TIIDE Aotearoa, Monash University)
A national leader in trauma-informed implementation and equity-driven systems change. Her keynote will address how to embed sustainable, culturally grounded wellbeing practices across sectors.

More speakers will be announced in the lead-up to the event.

Who Should Attend

Educators, school leaders, and policy-makers
Public health professionals, clinicians, and mental health leaders
Social service providers, iwi and community leaders
Corporate wellbeing and HR professionals
Researchers, evaluators, and consultants
Anyone serious about transforming wellbeing outcomes in Aotearoa

This is more than a conference — it’s a collective shift.
Join the national movement to lead prevention-first strategies that actually work.

Early bird tickets available until 1 August 2025.
Seats are limited. Secure yours today.