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22-23 JUNE 2017INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION CENTRE, SYDNEY
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As always, an uplifting, energising and affirming experience.MARGARET COOPER, SENIOR PSYCHOLOGIST, DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Be inspired by Matthieu Ricard, former cellular biologist, leading humanitarian, Buddhist monk, acclaimed photographer and author on the art and science of meditation, happiness and altruism, on stage at Happiness & Its Causes 2017.
Happiness is important. It’s important for your own life satisfaction and enjoyment. And it is equally important for your family, the people in your care and the people you work with.
THE PSYCHOLOGY OF HAPPINESSBe galvanised by an exclusive message for delegates from revered spiritual leader His Holiness the Dalai Lama. Explore how to find flow in your life with one of the greatest psychologists of our time, Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi.
ENHANCE HAPPINESSBe inspired to enhance the happiness of others with humanitarian monk, Matthieu Ricard. Learn science-based tips to increase happiness with sociologist and productivity expert, Christine Carter. Discover how to unlock happiness at work with emotional intelligence expert, Jennifer Moss.
LIVE A FLOURISHING LIFEHear how motivation affects your happiness with one of the most cited researchers in the social sciences today, Richard M. Ryan. Examine how to help your children (and yourself!) thrive with positive psychology researcher, Lea Waters. Be enriched by an Aboriginal perspective on joy and flourishing with elder Aunty Rhonda Dixon-Grovenor.
EXPLORE WHAT’S IMPORTANTDelve into what it takes to create a meaningful life with psychologist and researcher, Michael F. Steger. Consider how to put kindness and compassion at the heart of life with mindfulness expert, Shamash Alidina.
OPTIMISE YOUR BRAINIdentify practical ways to get the most from your brain with neuroscience expert Sue Langley. Discover how to harness the power of stories to change your reality with educational neuroscientist Jared Cooney Horvath.
VISIT THE WELLNESS SHOWSpend your breaks browsing the latest in health and wellbeing with a showcase of 50 innovative companies, free interactive seminars, wellness bookshop, meet-the-author sessions, laughter yoga, meditation, the Museum of Happiness and more!
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Speakers have all been excellent and so glad I came. This is my fourth.ANNELYN VAN DER HOCK, QUEENSLAND HEALTH
A joyful life is an individual creation that cannot be copied from a recipe.MIHALY CSIKSZENTMIHALYI, FLOW: THE PSYCHOLOGY OF OPTIMAL EXPERIENCE
Learn from Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi, one of the greatest psychologists of our time and pioneering researcher into optimal experience, or ‘flow’ – on stage at Happiness & Its Causes 2017!
UNIVERSAL LOVE & COMPASSIONNOTE: EXCLUSIVE VIDEO PRESENTATIONHis Holiness the Dalai Lama, Nobel Peace Laureate and revered spiritual leader
60+ WORLD-RENOWNED
SPEAKERS!
FLOW: THE PSYCHOLOGY OF OPTIMAL EXPERIENCEProfessor Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi, one of the greatest psychologists of our time and pioneering researcher into optimal experience, or ‘flow’, USA
HAPPINESS FOR ALL: FROM PERSONAL CHANGE TO SOCIAL JUSTICE Matthieu Ricard, leading humanitarian, Buddhist monk, acclaimed photographer and author on the art and science of altruism, France
WHAT IS THE SECRET TO HAPPINESS?Dr Christine Carter, sociologist, happiness and productivity expert, UC Berkeley’s Greater Good Science Center, USA
MOTIVATION & LIFESTYLE: FOUNDATIONS FOR A FLOURISHING LIFEProfessor Richard M. Ryan, leading international expert on motivational research and co-developer of Self-Determination Theory, USA
MEANING IN LIFE: THE DEEP END OF FLOURISHINGAssociate Professor Michael F. Steger, psychologist and researcher into how leading a meaningful life contributes to wellbeing, USA
UNLOCKING HAPPINESS AT WORKJennifer Moss, expert on happiness and emotional intelligence in the workplace, co-founder of Plasticity Labs, Canada
KINDFULNESSShamash Alidina, one of the UK’s most popular mindfulness coaches and cofounder of the Museum of Happiness, London, UK
For more information on our speakers visit happinessanditscauses.com.au
BROKEN AND WHOLE: THE ROLE OF HAPPINESS IN OUR DARKEST MOMENTS Dr Maria Sirois, inspirational psychologist and consultant who teaches internationally at the intersection of resilience and flourishing; author of Happiness After Loss, USA
WELLBEING SIMPLIFIED Dr Aaron Jarden, president of the New Zealand Association of Positive Psychology and lead investigator for the International Wellbeing Study, New Zealand
HOW TO ‘WOW’ YOURSELF & YOUR COMMUNITYTony Coggins, developer of innovative positive mental health interventions, Head of Mental Health Promotion at South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust, UK
A phenomenal collection of world-class minds and hearts. The conference was super informative and inspiring.
STAV ZOTALIS, COUNTRY DIRECTOR, CARE MYANMAR
Fantastic speakers… amazing, inspiring people who showed courage and strength… a life-changing experience. ZARMEEN PAVRI, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, PENGANA CAPITAL
Absolutely outstanding speakers, all with different stories and great messages.BRENDA BARBER, LIFELINE
60+ SPEAKERS
TOTAL SUCCESSRuth Ostrow, journalist, social commentator, creator of documentary series Total Success and regular columnist for The Australian
CHANGE YOUR STORY, CHANGE YOUR REALITYDr Jared Cooney Horvath, educational neuroscientist, researcher and lecturer, Science of Learning Centre, University of Melbourne
OPTIMISING YOUR BRAINSue Langley, international expert on the practical applications of positive psychology, neuroscience and emotional intelligence
ONE EARTH, ONE PEOPLEAunty Rhonda Dixon-Grovenor, Darug/Yuin woman, researcher, entertainer and cultural arts educator
EXCUSES, EXCUSES, BLAME, BLAMEToni Powell, storyteller, disruptor of content, documentary filmmaker and author of The Yellow Car – how I stopped driving myself crazy
HOW READING CAN UNLOCK YOUR STRENGTHSAssociate Professor Mathew A. White, leader in evidence-based positive education and Director, Wellbeing & Positive Education, St Peter’s College, Adelaide
HELPING YOUR KIDS AND TEENS (And You!) TO THRIVE Professor Lea Waters, internationally recognised expert in Positive Psychology specialising in positive parenting, education and organisations, University of Melbourne
LAUGHTER YOGACris Popp, Australia’s leading workplace laughter coach and thought leader on innovation, performance, resilience and leadership
ARE WE HEADED FOR ANOTHER GFC: A GREAT FATIGUE CRISIS?Thea O’Connor, personal sustainability specialist, health journalist, and founder of NapNow – refreshing our lives one nap at a time
COMPASSION: THE HEART OF WELLBEINGProfessor Felicia Huppert, internationally renowned wellbeing researcher, Director of The Well-being Institute, University of Cambridge, and author of The Science of Well-being
For more information on our speakers visit happinessanditscauses.com.au
PERSONAL STORY: THE GREAT AUSSIE BLOKE SLIM DOWNPeter FitzSimons, best-selling author, former footballer, sports journalist and columnist with the Sydney Morning Herald
HOW TO ‘WOW’ YOURSELF & YOUR COMMUNITYJan Elston, works for Relationships Australia as Co-ordinator of the Mental Health and Wellbeing Hub
FAULTS, FAILINGS AND F#%K UPS...A PERFECT RECIPE FOR HAPPINESS AND SUCCESS!Tim Sharp, leading positive psychologist, executive coach and founder of The Happiness Institute
CHANGING YOUR WORLD FROM THE INSIDE OUT Melli O’Brien, aka Mrs Mindfulness, co-founder of The Mindfulness Summit and respected meditation and yoga teacher
BETTER THAN SEXHailey Cavill, award winning social entrepreneur, corporate-cause partnership matchmaker and humanist
THE MECHANICS OF MINDFULNESS: HOW TRAINING THE MIND LEADS TO HAPPINESSBenjamin Isbel, cognitive neuroscience researcher developing mindfulness interventions to enhance attention, mood, and well-being
MINDFUL CONSUMPTION: HOW TO MOVE FROM MINDLESS CONSUMPTIONAdam Ferrier, consumer psychologist, Gruen Transfer regular and one of Australia’s best-known and awarded advertising practitioners
LESS IS MORE: WHY WE NEED MINIMALISM IN OUR LIVESSusanne Thiebe, expert professional organiser, trained Interior Architect, and creator of LessMess
PANEL: ONLY KINDNESS MATTERSPetrea King, inspiring mind-body healing pioneer and best-selling author; Founding Director of the Quest for Life Foundation
BRAIN SMART KIDSDr Nicola Gates, one of Australia’s leading neuropsychologists promoting brain and mind health
TELL SOMEONE WHO CARESHolley Somerville Knott, inspiring 13 year old social justice and environmental activist
CASE STUDY: RHYTHM2RECOVERY – MUSIC FOR SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENTBek Wermut, music therapist with extensive experience in rhythm and drum circle facilitation
PANEL: THE PSYCHOLOGY OF POSITIVITYAssociate Professor Lindsay G. Oades, world-recognised applied wellbeing scientist
PERSONAL STORY: SO YOU THOUGHT YOU COULDN’T LAUGH ABOUT MENTAL HEALTH? THINK AGAIN!Fay Jackson, CEO of Vision In Mind and Deputy Commissioner for Mental Health, NSW Mental Health Commission
PANEL: THE PSYCHOLOGY OF POSITIVITYSarah Berry, Lifestyle Health Editor, The Sydney Morning Herald
REFIRE to REWIREDr Sarah McKay, influential brain health commentator, PhD neuroscientist and author
MENTAL HEALTH HIJACKERS – ARE THEY LURKING IN YOUR FOOD?Michele Chevalley Hedge, qualified nutritionist, international author, Jamie Oliver Ambassador and founder of My Family Wellness
WHY YOU SHOULD TAKE FUNNY SERIOUSLYMarty Wilson, author, behaviour change expert and former Australian Comic of the Year
GIVING A VOICE TO THE ELEPHANT IN THE ROOMSam Refshauge, CEO of batyr, an organisation that focuses on preventative education in the area of young people’s mental health
DOING NOTHINGEvan Sutter, writer and activist passionate about planting seeds of thought and discussion
For more information on our speakers visit happinessanditscauses.com.au
NOTICING HAPPINESSSarah Nicoll, psychologist, leader and professional facilitator specialising in management in the human services sector
SWITCH OFF: HOW TO FIND CALM IN A NOISY WORLDAngela Lockwood, renowned occupational therapist, author Switch Off and The Power of Conscious Choice
MAGICSamantha Hornitzky, user experience designer, artist, writer, avid solo traveller, and online columnist
HOW THANKING AWAKENS YOUR THINKING Dr Kerry Howells, pioneering researcher into the role of gratitude in learning, teacher educator and academic
ACTION FOR HAPPINESSDr Jo Mitchell, clinical psychologist and MindMax Project leader for the AFL Players Association
CASE STUDY: TOTAL FITNESS AT KNOX GRAMMAR Dr Paula Robinson, psychologist specialising in the science, application and integration of traditional psychology and positive psychology
HAPPINESS, WELL-BEING AND LEARNING: NOT AN EITHER/OR PROPOSITIONDr Suzy Green, leader in the complementary fields of Coaching Psychology and Positive Psychology
CASE STUDY: TOTAL FITNESS AT KNOX GRAMMAR Matthew Cavallaro, educator and Academic Advisor, Knox Institute of Positive Psychology
HAPPINESS, WELL-BEING AND LEARNING: NOT AN EITHER/OR PROPOSITIONDr William DeJean inspires and re-inspires innovative organisations for the work they do for our world
ONE LIFE AT A TIME Phillip Heath, leading educator and Head of Barker College
LASTING WELLBEING: THE MIND, BODY, BRAIN CONNECTIONAdjunct Professor Paul Taylor, exercise physiologist, nutritionist and neuroscientist
WELCOME TO COUNTRYUncle Allan Madden, respected Gadigal Elder, cultural representative for the Metropolitan Local Aboriginal Land Council
TRAINING YOUR BRAIN FOR OPTIMAL PERFORMANCE AND WELLBEINGJonathan Banks, professional therapist and consultant, specialising in neurofeedback based brain training
CONFERENCE MCShannon Harvey, journalist, author and director of the internationally acclaimed documentary, The Connection: Mind Your Body
PERSONAL STORY: DEMENTIA DIALOGUESDr Julie Goyder, former university lecturer and author of We’ll Be Married in Fremantle, a book on Alzheimer’s and storytelling
GRAND FINALE: WITH ONE VOICE CHOIR With One Voice Choir, Creativity Australia’s program uniting and empowering thousands of people to create supportive communities
OUT OF YOUR MIND: CASE STUDIES ON HIGH PERFORMANCE AND JOYDerek Leddie, developer of mind tools based on neuroscience, sport and Eastern techniques
OPENING REMARKSTony Steel, CEO, World Happiness Forum
OUT OF YOUR MIND: CASE STUDIES ON HIGH PERFORMANCE AND JOY Dr Samantha Graham, designer and facilitator of personal development and corporate leadership programs
CLOSING REMARKSBeth Phelan, Conference Director, Happiness & Its Causes
For more information on our speakers visit happinessanditscauses.com.au
PRE-CONFERENCE WORKSHOP: WEDNESDAY 21 JUNE 2017
Full day workshop
CONFERENCE DAY 1: THURSDAY 22 JUNE 2017
Opening performance
PLENARY: HAPPINESS & OUR WORLD
Morning Coffee, Exhibition Viewing & Networking
PLENARY: HAPPINESS IN YOUR HANDS
Lunch, Exhibition Viewing & Networking
STREAMS
CONFERENCE DAY 2: FRIDAY 23 JUNE 2017
PLENARY: HOW TO THRIVE & FLOURISH
Morning Coffee, Exhibition Viewing & Networking
PLENARY: ENHANCING WELLNESS
Lunch, Exhibition Viewing & Networking
STREAMS
Happiness & Mental Health Happiness & Mindfulness
Happiness & WorkHappiness & Neuroscience
Happy, Healthy Children
Happiness & Learning
Afternoon Coffee, Exhibition Viewing & Networking
Afternoon Coffee, Exhibition Viewing & Networking
PLENARY: HAPPINESS & THE STORIES WE TELL
PLENARY: WHAT REALLY MATTERS IN LIFE?
POST-CONFERENCE WORKSHOPS: SATURDAY 24 JUNE 2017
Morning workshops x 3
Afternoon workshops x 3
17:10
HAPFEST - Powered by Pecha Kucha*
Be entranced by a series of stories about happiness and wellbeing accompanied by short visual presentations.
*Pecha Kucha 20 x 20 is a simple presentation format where presenters show 20 images for 20 seconds each slide. The image advances automatically while the presenter talks along to the images.
DOING NOTHING: Evan Sutter, writer and activist passionate about planting seeds of thought and discussion
NOTICING HAPPINESS: Sarah Nicoll, psychologist, leader and professional facilitator specialising in management in the human services sector
HAPPINESS & THE STORIES WE TELL
16:00 PERSONAL STORY: SO YOU THOUGHT YOU COULDN’T LAUGH ABOUT MENTAL HEALTH? THINK AGAIN!
Fay Jackson, CEO of Vision In Mind and Deputy Commissioner for Mental Health, NSW Mental
Health Commission
16:20 CHANGE YOUR STORY, CHANGE YOUR REALITY
Dr Jared Cooney Horvath, educational neuroscientist, researcher and lecturer, Science of Learning Centre,
University of Melbourne
16:35 HOW READING CAN UNLOCK YOUR STRENGTHS
Associate Professor Mathew A White, leader in evidence-based positive education, St Peter’s
College, Adelaide
16:55 WHY YOU SHOULD TAKE FUNNY SERIOUSLY
Marty Wilson, author, behaviour change expert and former Australian Comic of the Year
HAPPINESS & OUR WORLD 8:30 WELCOME
MC: Cris Popp, Australia’s leading workplace laughter coach and thought leader on innovation,
performance, resilience and leadership
WELCOME TO COUNTRY
Uncle Allan Madden, respected Gadigal Elder, cultural representative for the Metropolitan Local Aboriginal Land
Council
8:40 UNIVERSAL LOVE & COMPASSION
His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama, Tenzin Gyatso, revered spiritual leader and Nobel Peace Laureate.
NOTE: EXCLUSIVE VIDEO PRESENTATION
9:05 HAPPINESS FOR ALL: FROM PERSONAL CHANGE TO SOCIAL JUSTICE AND CARING FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS
Matthieu Ricard, leading humanitarian, Buddhist monk, acclaimed photographer and
author, Nepal/France
9:25 BROKEN AND WHOLE: THE ROLE OF HAPPINESS IN OUR DARKEST MOMENTS
Dr Maria Sirois, inspirational psychologist and consultant who teaches at the
intersection of resilience and flourishing, USA
9:45 GUEST SPEAKER TO BE ANNOUNCED
10:05 – 10:50 MORNING COFFEE
HAPPINESS IN YOUR HANDS10:50 WHAT IS THE SECRET TO HAPPINESS? 3 SCIENCE-BASED TIPS FOR A JOYFUL LIFE
Dr Christine Carter, sociologist, happiness and productivity expert; Senior Fellow at UC Berkeley’s
Greater Good Science Center, USA
11:10 OPTIMISING YOUR BRAIN
Sue Langley, international expert on the practical applications of positive psychology, neuroscience and
emotional intelligence
11:30 KINDFULNESS
Shamash Alidina, one of the UK’s most popular mindfulness coaches and cofounder of the Museum of Happiness,
London, UK
11:50 WELLBEING SIMPLIFIED
Dr Aaron Jarden, president of the New Zealand Association of Positive Psychology; lead investigator for the
International Wellbeing Study, New Zealand
12:10 EXCUSES, EXCUSES, BLAME, BLAME
Toni Powell, storyteller, disruptor of content, documentary filmmaker and author of The Yellow
Car – How I Stopped Driving Myself Crazy
12:30-14:00 LUNCH
14:00-15:15 STREAMS
Three concurrent streams will run between lunch and afternoon coffee. Delegates will be invited to choose which stream to attend.
STREAM 1: HAPPINESS & MENTAL HEALTH 14:00 HOW TO ‘WOW’ YOURSELF & YOUR COMMUNITY
Tony Coggins, developer of innovative positive mental health interventions, UK
Jan Elston, works for Relationships Australia as Co-ordinator of the Mental Health and
Wellbeing Hub
14:20 PANEL: THE PSYCHOLOGY OF POSITIVITY
Associate Professor Michael F. Steger, psychologist and researcher into how
leading a meaningful life contributes to wellbeing, USA
Dr Aaron Jarden, president of the New Zealand Association of Positive Psychology, New
Zealand
Associate Professor Lindsay G. Oades, world-recognised applied wellbeing scientist
Facilitator: Sarah Berry, Lifestyle Health Editor, The Sydney Morning
Herald
14:45 MENTAL HEALTH HIJACKERS - ARE THEY LURKING IN YOUR FOOD?
Michele Chevalley Hedge, qualified nutritionist, international author and Jamie Oliver Ambassador
15:00 GIVING A VOICE TO THE ELEPHANT IN THE ROOM
Sam Refshauge, CEO of batyr, an organisation that focuses on preventative education in
the area of young people’s mental health
: THURSDAY 22 JUNE 2017STREAM 2:
HAPPINESS & MINDFULNESS 14:00 CHANGING YOUR WORLD FROM THE INSIDE OUT
Melli O’Brien, aka Mrs Mindfulness, co-founder of The Mindfulness Summit and respected meditation
and yoga teacher
14:20 THE MECHANICS OF MINDFULNESS: HOW TRAINING THE MIND LEADS TO HAPPINESS
Benjamin Isbel, cognitive neuroscience researcher developing mindfulness interventions to
enhance attention, mood, and well-being
14:40 THE MINDFUL WAY THROUGH STRESS
Shamash Alidina, one of the UK’s most popular mindfulness coaches and cofounder of the Museum
of Happiness, London, UK
15:00 LESS IS MORE: WHY WE NEED MINIMALISM IN OUR LIVES
Susanne Thiebe, expert professional organiser, trained Interior Architect, and creator of LessMess
STREAM 3:
HAPPPY, HEALTHY CHILDREN 14:00 HELPING YOUR KIDS AND TEENS (And You!) TO THRIVE
Professor Lea Waters, internationally recognised expert in positive parenting, education and
organisations
14:20 BRAIN SMART KIDS
Dr Nicola Gates, one of Australia’s leading neuropsychologists promoting brain and
mind health
14:40 IN CONVERSATION: RAISING HAPPINESS
Dr Christine Carter, sociologist, happiness and productivity expert; Senior Fellow at UC
Berkeley’s Greater Good Science Center, USA
Professor Lea Waters, internationally recognised expert in positive parenting, education and
organisations
15:00 CASE STUDY: RHYTHM2RECOVERY – MUSIC FOR SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Bek Wermut, music therapist with extensive experience in rhythm and drum circle facilitation
15:15-16:00 AFTERNOON COFFEE
MAGIC: Samantha Hornitzky, user experience designer, artist, writer, avid solo traveller, and online columnist
CULTIVATING ALTRUISTIC LOVE: Matthieu Ricard, leading humanitarian, Buddhist monk, acclaimed photographer and author, Nepal/France
17:35 CLOSE DAY 1
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15:15 -16:00 AFTERNOON COFFEE
WHAT REALLY MATTERS IN LIFE?16:00 FAULTS, FAILINGS AND F#%K UPS...A PERFECT RECIPE FOR
HAPPINESS AND SUCCESS!
Tim Sharp, leading positive psychologist, executive coach and founder of The Happiness Institute
16:15 BETTER THAN SEX
Hailey Cavill, award winning social entrepreneur, corporate-cause partnership matchmaker and humanist
16:30 MINDFUL CONSUMPTION: HOW TO MOVE FROM MINDLESS CONSUMPTION
Adam Ferrier, consumer psychologist, Gruen Transfer regular and one of Australia’s best-known and awarded
advertising practitioners
16:45 PANEL: ONLY KINDNESS MATTERS
Matthieu Ricard, leading humanitarian, Buddhist monk, acclaimed photographer and author, Nepal/France
Dr Maria Sirois, inspirational psychologist and consultant who teaches at the intersection of resilience and
flourishing, USA
Petrea King, inspiring mind-body healing pioneer and best-selling author; Founding Director of the Quest for Life Foundation
17:10 TELL SOMEONE WHO CARES
Holley Somerville Knott, inspiring 13 year old social justice and environmental activist
17:20 GRAND FINALE: WITH ONE VOICE CHOIR
With One Voice Choir, Creativity Australia’s program uniting and empowering thousands of
people to create supportive communities
17:35 CLOSE DAY 2
STREAM 5: HAPPINESS & WORK
14:00 TOTAL SUCCESS
Ruth Ostrow, journalist, social commentator, documentary filmmaker, and regular columnist for
The Australian
14:20 OUT OF YOUR MIND: CASE STUDIES ON HIGH PERFORMANCE AND JOY
Derek Leddie, founder of strategic research company The Leading Edge, and developer of mind tools
based on neuroscience, sport and Eastern techniques
Dr Samantha Graham, designer and facilitator of personal development and corporate leadership
programs
14:40 PANEL: BUILDING HAPPINESS HABITS AT WORK
Jennifer Moss, expert on happiness and emotional intelligence in the workplace, Canada
Associate Professor Lindsay G. Oades, world-recognised applied
wellbeing scientist
Ruth Ostrow, journalist, social commentator and documentary filmmaker
15:00 SWITCH OFF: HOW TO FIND CALM IN A NOISY WORLD
Angela Lockwood, renowned occupational therapist, author Switch Off and The Power of
Conscious Choice
STREAM 4: HAPPINESS & NEUROSCIENCE
14:00 LASTING WELLBEING: THE MIND, BODY, BRAIN CONNECTION
Adjunct Professor Paul Taylor, exercise physiologist, nutritionist, and neuroscientist
14:20 REFIRE to REWIRE
Dr Sarah McKay, influential brain health commentator, PhD neuroscientist and author
14:40 TRAINING YOUR BRAIN FOR OPTIMAL PERFORMANCE AND WELLBEING
Jonathan Banks, professional therapist and consultant, specialising in neurofeedback based
brain training
15:00 PERSONAL STORY: DEMENTIA DIALOGUES
Dr Julie Goyder, former university lecturer and author of We’ll Be Married in Fremantle, a book on
Alzheimer’s and storytelling
9:35 MEANING IN LIFE: THE DEEP END OF FLOURISHING
Associate Professor Michael F Steger, psychologist and researcher into how leading a meaningful
life contributes to wellbeing, USA
9:55 ONE EARTH, ONE PEOPLE
Aunty Rhonda Dixon Grovenor, Darug/Yuin woman, researcher, entertainer and cultural arts educator
HOW TO THRIVE & FLOURISH 8:30 WELCOME
MC: Shannon Harvey, journalist, author and director of the internationally acclaimed documentary,
The Connection: Mind Your Body
8:35 FLOW: HOW TO BE TOTALLY IN THE ‘NOW’
Professor Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi, one of the greatest psychologists of our time, pioneering
researcher into optimal experience or ‘flow’, USA
8.55 IN CONVERSATION WITH MIHALY CSIKSZENTMIHALYI & MATTHIEU RICARD
Professor Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi, one of the greatest psychologists of our time, pioneering
researcher into optimal experience or ‘flow’ USA
Matthieu Ricard, leading humanitarian, Buddhist monk, acclaimed photographer and
author, Nepal/France
9:15 MOTIVATION & LIFESTYLE: THE KEY TO A FLOURISHING LIFE
Professor Richard M. Ryan, one of the leading international
experts on motivational research and co-developer of Self-Determination Theory,
USA
: FRIDAY 23 JUNE 201712:10 PERSONAL STORY: THE GREAT AUSSIE BLOKE SLIM DOWN
Peter FitzSimons, best-selling author, former footballer, sports journalist and columnist with the
Sydney Morning Herald
12:30-14:00 LUNCH
14:00-15:15 STREAMS
Three concurrent streams will run between lunch and afternoon coffee. Delegates will be invited to choose which stream to attend.
10:15 – 11:00 MORNING COFFEE
ENHANCING WELLNESS11:00 UNLOCKING HAPPINESS AT WORK
Jennifer Moss, expert on happiness and emotional intelligence in the workplace, co-founder of Plasticity
Labs, Canada
11:20 COMPASSION: THE HEART OF WELLBEING
Professor Felicia Huppert, internationally renowned wellbeing researcher, Director of The Well-being
Institute, University of Cambridge
11:40 ARE WE HEADED FOR ANOTHER GFC - GREAT FATIGUE
CRISIS?
Thea O’Connor, personal sustainability specialist, health journalist and founder
of NapNow
11:55 ACTION FOR HAPPINESS
Dr Jo Mitchell, clinical psychologist and MindMax Project leader for the AFL Players
Association
STREAM 6:
HAPPINESS & LEARNING14:00 HAPPINESS, WELL-BEING AND LEARNING: NOT AN EITHER/OR PROPOSITION
Dr Suzy Green, leader in the complementary fields of Coaching Psychology and Positive
Psychology
Dr William DeJean inspires and re-inspires innovative organisations for the work they do for
our world
14:20 HOW THANKING AWAKENS YOUR THINKING
Dr Kerry Howells, pioneering researcher into the role of gratitude in learning, teacher
educator and academic
14:35 CASE STUDY: TOTAL FITNESS AT KNOX GRAMMAR
Dr Paula Robinson, psychologist specialising in the science, application
and integration of traditional psychology and positive psychology
Matthew Cavallaro, educator and Academic Advisor, Knox Institute of Positive Psychology
14:55 ONE LIFE AT A TIME
Phillip Heath, leading educator and Head of Barker College
FOR FULL DAY 2 PROGRAM DETAILS VISIT
happinessanditscauses.com.au
Be uplifted and inspired by Matthieu Ricard in this informative and engaging workshop. You will discover how to enhance your happiness and that of others by:
• Identifying the mental states that are conducive to your wellbeing and those that destroy it
• Exploring how momentary emotions modify your moods and eventually lead to the formation of your temperament
• Learning techniques to rid your mind of afflictive thoughts
• Training in and meditating on loving kindness, compassion, rejoicing and impartiality
• Examining how to go from the lose-lose situation of selfishness to the win-win attitude of altruistic love
In essence, through sustained training we need to familiarise ourselves with
a new way of being, to transform ourselves to better transform
the world and contribute to a more compassionate
society.
YOUR MASTERCLASS LEADERBiochemist turned Buddhist monk, Matthieu Ricard is a longtime meditator and an active participant in scientific research on the effects of meditation on the brain. His brain scans when meditating on loving-kindness once led the media to dub him “the happiest man in the world”.
Matthieu Ricard is a leading humanitarian, an international best-selling author, acclaimed photographer and a prominent speaker on the world stage, celebrated at the World Economic Forum at Davos, forums at the United Nations, and at TED where his talks have been viewed by over seven million people. He is a charismatic figure who has captured the minds and hearts of people all over the world.
Matthieu’s books include Altruism: The Power of Compassion to Change Yourself and the World and Happiness: A Guide to Developing Life’s Most Important Skill.
MORNING: 9:00-12:00
WORKSHOP 1: FLOW: THE PSYCHOLOGY OF HAPPINESS with Professor Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi, one of the greatest psychologists of our time and pioneering researcher into ‘flow’, USA
A unique opportunity to spend in-depth time with one of the world’s greatest psychologists on a rare visit to Australia!
Drawing on decades of extensive research, Professor Csikszentmihalyi will use his famous theory of ‘flow’ to assist workshop participants in examining what makes our lives more satisfying and meaningful. In this experiential workshop, participants will explore how we can all achieve ‘flow’ – a state of joy, creativity and total involvement – at work, play and in our relationships.
WORKSHOP 2: MINDFULNESS FOR JOYFUL LIVING with Shamash Alidina, one of the UK’s most popular mindfulness coaches and cofounder of the Museum of Happiness, London, UK
Do you find it difficult to control your racing mind? Looking for mindful brain exercises to help you step back and have greater clarity in your life? Want to stop taking the stories in your mind so seriously and experience the joy of living in the present? If so, then this workshop is for you! Discover the benefits of mindful living for body and mind and Learn how to integrate mindfulness into daily life.
WORKSHOP 3: HOW TO HAVE HAPPIER RELATIONSHIPS WITH EVERYONE YOU KNOWwith Toni Powell, storyteller, disruptor of content, documentary filmmaker and author of The Little Yellow Car
Toni Powell’s amusing, frank and often surprising workshop is a wonderful mix of cutting edge science, real life stories and simple practices. This is a workshop for couples, singles, grannies, older teens, bosses, and pretty much everyone else.
You’ll leave equipped with simple ways to create and enjoy happier relationships.
WEDNESDAY 21 JUNE 2017
9:30-16:30
SATURDAY 24 JUNE 2017 CHOOSE ONE
MORNING AND ONE AFTERNOON
WORKSHOP!HAPPINESS: A GUIDE TO DEVELOPING LIFE’S MOST IMPORTANT SKILL
AFTERNOON 14:00-17:00
WORKSHOP 4: THE SECRETS OF HUMAN MOTIVATIONwith Professor Richard M. Ryan, leading international expert on motivational research and co-developer of Self-Determination Theory, USA
The quality of our engagement, performance, and wellbeing is strongly affected by whether or not our motivation is autonomous or controlled. As parents, managers, teachers, and practitioners we can foster high quality, autonomous motivation in others, or, unwittingly, undermine it. Learn about Self-Determination Theory’s applied research, including interventions in schools, workplaces and health clinics.
WORKSHOP 5: HOW TO ACHIEVE MORE BY DOING LESS with Dr Christine Carter, sociologist, happiness and productivity expert at UC Berkeley’s Greater Good Science Center, USA
The latest research on productivity and elite performance demonstrates a sweet paradox: by doing less we can actually accomplish more. Using surprising science and lively anecdotal evidence, Dr Carter offers a practical game plan for mitigating stress. In this illuminating workshop learn how to work with your brain’s innate hardwiring to increase happiness, balance, and ultimately, success.
WORKSHOP 6: CONNECTING WITH YOUR PURPOSE with Associate Professor Michael F. Steger, psychologist and researcher into how leading a meaningful life contributes to wellbeing, USA
Explore what purpose means for you, and work collaboratively with other workshop participants to bring your personal purpose into focus. Examine how well aligned your activities are with your purpose and learn how to revisit and revise purpose over time. You will also find out how to reconcile and harmonise those times when two important purposes may pull you in different directions.
For more information on the workshops visit happinessanditscauses.com.auFor more information on the Masterclass visit happinessanditscauses.com.au
“Matthieu Ricard brings together ancient wisdom and scientific insights to put forth a truly compelling global vision for the 21st century, and his voice, his message and his wisdom are greatly needed.”Arianna Huffington
Be part of the world’s leading forum exploring happiness and wellbeing. The action packed program is designed to suit professionals as well as individuals with an interest in enhancing happiness and wellbeing for themselves and others. Bring your entire family, office or team to this inspiring event!
The Happiness & Its Causes conference is of particular interest to those working in areas such as:
• Psychology• Mental health• Neuroscience• Health and medicine• Natural therapies• Counselling• Employee wellbeing• Teaching• Education• Social work• Aged Care• Nursing• Coaching• Human resource management• Government• Business
ANZ Bank, ACT Education Directorate, Adelaide Health Service, All Saints College, Allsports Physiotherapy, Autocare Services, Australian Health Service Alliance, ATENA Coaching, BallyCara, Benchmark Medical, Blackwood Heritage Consulting, Brian Norwood Accounting, C-IQ Career Intelligence, Cabrini Health, CAMHS, Cancer Council NSW, Canley Vale High School, CARLUZ Australasia, Catholic Education, Catholic Healthcare, Charles Sturt University, Clarity CWW Counselling, Coastal Residential Service Inc, Community Services Directorate, CPC Engineering, CQ University, Creative Coaching Options, Department for Education and Child Services SA, Department of Education NSW, Department of Planning & Environment, Department of Defence, Direct Health Solutions, Drug Court of NSW, Early Childhood NZ, Eco Aware, Elume Day Spa & Healing Centre, EQ at Happiness Quotient, Expedia, Flourishing Minds Consulting, Goulburn Family Support Service, HCF, headspace, Herbert Smith Freehills, Human Services, Hunter Occupational Therapy Service, Ikea, Inneressence Psychology & Wellness, Innov8 Group SA, Integrity of Care, Intertouch, IPsych Solutions, Kawana Community Kindergarten, Kids Hub Training & Consultancy, Kinglake Ranger Wilderness Camp, Lake Charm Primary School, Leadership Partners, LexiMed, Life NRG Pty Ltd, Life Without Barriers, Lilley Place Clinical Consulting, Lloyds Register International, Lumen Christi Catholic College, MacKillop College, Macleans College, Madison Park School, Marist Youth Care, Masada College, Mental Health Triage, Menzies Institute of Medical Research, Merici College, Mind Wise Psychology Services, Mingara Leisure Group, Monash University, Mount View High School, New Leaf Counselling, North West Rehabilitation Solutions, NQ Osteopathic Clinic, NSW Health, Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions, Optim Leadership Consulting, Outplacement Tasmania, Paralowie School, Peoplematters Ltd, Personal Best Communications, Pomegranate Coaching, Princess Alexandra Hospital, Queensland Health, Quadrant Consulting, R & I Consulting, Racing Victoria, RB Counselling and Consultancy Services, RDNS Home Care Services, Research & Psychology Services, Rio Tinto, SA Health, St John of God Healthcare, St Joseph’s Regional College, St Michael’s College, Stay Focussed Coaching, Strategic Endeavour Partners, TAFE SA, The Leadership Kitchen, The Psychology Space, Thomas Street Family Medical Clinic, University of SA, University of Wollongong, UNSW, Victoria University, Vision Australia, Wholistic Learning, Wild Women On Top, Wishing Wellness, Woorabinda Multi Purpose Health Service, Woree Family Medical Centre, Wynnum State High School, Yvonne Allen & Associates...and more!
PYRMONT THEATRE, INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION CENTRE SYDNEY, DARLING HARBOURWe’re excited to be moving to the brand new International Convention Centre Sydney! Featuring a striking contemporary design and leading technology, the ICC Sydney is the perfect venue for Happiness & Its Causes 2017.
At the heart of its very own Sydney harbour waterfront precinct, ICC Sydney is set amongst restaurants, retail and a vibrant public domain on Darling Harbour, yet only a moment’s walk to Sydney’s CBD and surrounding cultural quarters.
ICC Sydney is well connected to public transport with buses, trains, light rail, ferries and taxis all servicing the immediate area. The venue can also be accessed on foot, by car and by coach.
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Seating option. Enjoy guaranteed seating in an exclusive area close to the stage. The Platinum Premium Seating option
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PACKAGE (AUD$)* EARLY BIRD OFFERBook by 31 March
STANDARD PRICE
Pre-conference Masterclass: 21 June 2017
$495 (+GST)SAVE $50
$545 (+GST)
2 day conference:22 & 23 June 2017
$995 (+GST)SAVE $100
$1,095 (+GST)
Post-conference workshop: 24 June 2017
$245 (+GST)SAVE$25
$270 (+GST)
4 day Gold Pass: includes 2 day conference, pre- and post-conference workshops21-24 June 2017
$1,685 (+GST)SAVE$170
$1,855 (+GST)
Platinum Premium Seating Add $200 (+GST)
*Booking fee of 1.5% applies to credit card transactions
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CO-LOCATED EVENT
VISIT THE WELLNESS SHOW - A WELLNESS EXPO LIKE NO OTHER! Located in The Gallery, Level 2, International Convention Centre, Sydney
The Wellness Show is Australia’s premier showcase of the solutions and technologies in fitness, health and nutrition, preventative healthcare, education, psychology and more. Over 50 organisations will be represented at this free event co-located with Happiness & Its Causes 2017.
Bring your friends and your work colleagues. Meet at the show and share the atmosphere of the world’s premier health and wellbeing event. Automatic entry for conference delegates!
SEMINARSTwo days of free interactive seminar sessions on how to optimise your physical and mental wellbeing. A showcase of the latest in the health and wellness industry.
WORKPLACE WELLNESS ZONEExplore the latest programs for cultivating happiness and wellbeing at work.
BOOKS AND AUTHORSBrowse Australia’s largest happiness and wellbeing bookshop and meet some of your favourite authors in booksigning sessions.
LAUGHTER YOGALaugh your cares away and get an injection of energy at a lunchtime laughter yoga session – we can all benefit from a good laugh!
MUSEUM OF HAPPINESSFind out more about the science of happiness, write on the gratitude tree, take part in a mini workshop, do some mindful colouring or drop in for a free hug.
DELEGATE CATERINGMorning and afternoon tea refreshments will be served in The Wellness Show, exclusively for conference delegates.
SPONSORSHIP & EXHIBITION OPPORTUNITIES
GET INVOLVEDIf you’d like to become a sponsor or
exhibitor at the event contact:ALICE GIFFORD
Sponsorship ManagerE: [email protected]
T: +61 2 8719 5150
EVENT PARTNER
PLATINUM SPONSOR
Great, inspiring, thought-boosting, contributes to a sense of collective good. ADRIAN BOOTH, CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST, SA HEALTH
Fantastic!! Amazing line-up of speakers. I can feel my happiness bucket being filled, ready for me to distil to others.ALLIE WILSON, WELLBEING FOR NURSES
Happiness & Its Causes provides an ultimate balance of good feeling and good thought. I found myself positively skipping home -renewed with positive energy, enthusiasm and inspiration.HELEN STREET, CHAIR, THE POSITIVE SCHOOLS INITIATIVE
