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24 & 25 JUNE 2019INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION CENTRE SYDNEY

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Happiness & Its Causes is by far and away the best conference I’ve ever been to.DR ROBERT BISWAS-DIENER, LEADING CROSS CULTURAL POSITIVE PSYCHOLOGY RESEARCHER, USA

The world’s largest conference on happiness and wellbeing

PROFESSOR RICHARD WISEMAN, INNOVATIVE EXPERIMENTAL PSYCHOLOGIST, UK

HAPPINESS & ITS CAUSES 2018

Transform your health and wellbeing with

simple lifestyle tweaks!

“I’ll be sharing with you the very latest

scientifically backed advice on ways in

which you can fight the ageing process,

and refresh and reinvigorate

the body.”

Be motivated to make some changes in your life with infectiously enthusiastic UK science journalist, TV presenter and best-

selling 5:2 Fast Diet and Fast Exercise author, Dr Michael Mosley:

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.

Happy & Well

STANDING UP FOR THE RIGHTS OF OTHERSBe inspired by Anglican priest Father Rod Bower, a passionate advocate for human rights, whose social justice billboards created a social media storm.

UNPACK THE ANGER FALLACYIs it possible to attain a life without anger? Explore how with world CBT authority Professor Ross Menzies.

LIVE YOUNGER, LONGERExplore the effects of stress on ageing and interventions that can help you to thrive, with international expert in chronic stress Elissa Epel.

HEALTH AND WELLBEING HACKS FOR EVERYDAY LIFELearn how small adjustments in diet and lifestyle can have a profound effect on your overall wellbeing with leading UK science journalist, Michael Mosley.

TEACHING CHILDREN EMPATHYHear how we can explore serious and sometimes confronting subjects through books, with much loved Australian children’s author, Morris Gleitzman.

PRACTISE THE ART OF FORGIVENESSDiscover the benefits of forgiveness and how to use it to increase your happiness and wellbeing with pioneering researcher, Fred Luskin.

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Learn how personality, mindset and lifestyle can protect us from premature cellular ageing Be captivated by cutting edge research from Professor Elissa Epel, a psychology researcher who investigates the depths and intricacies of the mind-body connection.

Together with Nobel Prize winner Dr Elizabeth Blackburn, she has found that our everyday lifestyle choices can either protect or deplete our telomeres, the protective tips of chromosomes which are predictors of early disease and ageing.

International keynotes confirmed!

For more information on our speakers visit happinessanditscauses.com.au/speakers

DR MICHAEL MOSLEY, one of the world’s leading authorities on health and wellbeing, science journalist and best-selling author, UK

PROFESSOR ELISSA EPEL, international expert in chronic stress and co-author with Nobel Prize winner Dr Elizabeth Blackburn of The Telomere Effect, USA

DR FRED LUSKIN, pioneering researcher into the healing power of forgiveness and director of the Stanford University Forgiveness Project, USA

PROFESSOR AMIT BERNSTEIN, working with traumatised refugees to develop science backed interventions that could prevent a mental health disaster, Israel

Extraordinary speakers40+ speakers – more names to be released!

Father Rod Bower, Anglican priest and passionate advocate for human rights, much loved for his social justice billboards

Professor Ken Hillman, practising intensive care specialist who is a passionate advocate of improving the management of dying patients

Sophie Scott, award-winning national medical reporter for ABC TV, radio and online

Dr Jodie Lowinger, clinical psychologist passionate about sharing her expertise in managing anxiety and building resilience

Jocelyn Brewer, psychologist with a special interest in the psychology of technology and staying human in a digital age

Drew Harrisberg, exercise physiologist, sports scientist and diabetes educator who is happy, healthy and thriving with Type 1 diabetes

Dr Sarah McKay, neuroscientist specialising in translating brain research into simple actionable strategies for creativity, health and wellbeing

Morris Gleitzman, one of Australia’s funniest and best-loved authors for young people and Australian Children’s Laureate 2018-2019

Tenzin Choegyal, acclaimed Tibetan musician, composer, activist and cultural ambassador

Thea O’Connor, workplace wellbeing and productivity advisor, championing the concept of body intelligence

Dr Doris Brett, writer, clinical psychologist and award-winning poet

Professor Ross G Menzies, CBT specialist working with obsessive compulsive disorder, anxiety disorders, and post-traumatic stress

Sue Langley, master trainer and leading advisor in the practical application of positive psychology

Jane Mathews, marketing expert, tour guide and author who enjoys her own company

Nic Newling, outspoken advocate for mental health, suicide prevention and sharing personal stories

Kerry Cue, humourist, mathematician, journalist and author

Each day flowed well as speakers

complemented each other…very engaging,

inclusive and they had achievable strategies.

SUE DAHLENBURG, PRINCIPAL LECTURER, TAFESA, CHILDREN’S EDUCATION AND CARE

For more information on our speakers visit happinessanditscauses.com.au/speakers

JAMES MORRISON, ACCLAIMED MUSICIAN AND JAZZ TRUMPET PLAYER EXTRAORDINAIRE

HAPPINESS & ITS CAUSES 2018

Empowering, inspiring, refreshing few days that reminded me of what’s

important in life. BELINDA HUA, PRINCIPAL CONSULTANT PSYCHOLOGIST,

DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES

…very thought provoking and

inspiring. Giving me tools to make

changes to my own personal life and to the lives of others.

VANESSA ELLIOTT, CHILD HEALTH NURSE,

QUEENSLAND HEALTH

…high energy, fun and full of information easily adaptable to personal and professional life. PETER MCFADYEN, GALAMBILA ABORIGINAL CORPORATION

Who attendsBe 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 engagement• Teaching• Education• Social work• Aged Care• Nursing• Coaching• Human resource management• Government• Business

Aberdovy Clinic, Auckland District Health Board, Australian Federal Police, AGL Energy, All Occasions Group, Allabah Pastoral Co, Amberook, Amplify HR

Pty Ltd, ANU College of Law of Legal Practice, Ascend HR, Aspirall, Association of Massage Therapists, Australia Post, Awareness Co., B Designed, Baptcare,

Baptist Care NSW & ACT, Benchmark Medical, Berkeley Vale Private Hospital, Bibber International, Bluff Road Medical, Bond University, Box Hill North

Primary School, Cadium Pty Ltd, Cairns Mental Health, Campbelltown Council, Canberra Imaging Group, Catholic Education Services QLD, Central Adelaide

Local Health Network, Children’s Health Queensland, Chisholm Ross, Citrus Circle Products, Coaching Solutions, Coastal Psychology, Cohesive Coaching,

ComActivity, Cooper Grace Ward, Core Therapy Psychology Services, CREATORS, Deloitte, Department of Human Services QLD, Department of Education

NSW, Department of Education Tasmania, Direct Health Solutions, Dolores Divine, Dr John Ella Pty Ltd, Drug Court of NSW, Ecolab, Elitebet, EliteMel,

Emballaire, EQ at Happiness Quotient, Executive Alchemist, Executive Leadership Australia, Fairfield West Public School, FitMind Coaching, Flowicity, Gill

Lloyd, Golden Bliss, Google, Harvest Wellbeing, Heffernan Consulting Solutions, Helmar Securities PL, Hilary Lindgren Psychology, HSEQ Management

Systems, Hunter Primary Care, ICU Bathurst, Ignita, Inspiring Educators, Jepelach Pty Ltd, Judy Scott & Associates, Jumpsuit Consulting, Laing O’Rourke

Australia, Lennox Leadership Development, Lloyd Consulting, Leadership Management Australia, Logan Women’s Health and Wellbeing Centre, Lumsden

Psychology, LYSN, Macquarie University, McKenna Bespoke Development & Facilitation, McLaren Vale Primary, Melbourne Health, Merici College, Mills-Eaton

Communications, Monash University, Muirfield Financial Services, Muscle Therapy Australia, Museum of Applied Arts and Science, My Holiday Concierge,

NRL, Orientation and Mobility Specialist, Outplacement Tasmania, Pathways Health LTD, Physical Disability Council of NSW, PJ Maynard Consulting, Pleasant

Street Primary School, Postgraduate Medical Education Council of Tasmania, QLD Association of State School Principals, Queensland Health, Quadrant

Consulting, R & I Consulting, Rachel Moore Consulting, Rainbow Street Public School, RB Counselling, Recovery Partners, Rehabilitation Centre, Relate

Therapy Services, Relationships Australia Canberra Region, Resilyence, Rosier Futures, Royal North Shore Hospital, Royles Johnson Consulting, RSPCA

Victoria, Rural Health Tas Inc, SA Health, Seventh Ave Physiotherapy, Somatics, South Pacific Private, Styles Street Children Community Long Day Care,

Sydney Local Health District, TAFE NSW, TAFE SA, Tassal, TDWCo, The Difference, The Gordon, The Happiness Lab, The Lakes College, The Life Stylist, The

Service Spirit, Think Collective, thinklearndo, Toni Smith Psychology, Unique Health Products, University of Melbourne, University of Notre Dame, University

of Tasmania, Victoria University, Westpac, Wholistic Learning, YES Unlimited

LOOK WHO’S COMING!

VenueOnce again we’re excited to be at the new International Convention Centre Sydney! Featuring a striking contemporary design and leading technology, the ICC Sydney is the perfect venue for Happiness & Its Causes 2019.

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.

PLATINUM PREMIUM SEATINGEnhance your conference experience by taking up the Platinum Premium Seating option. Enjoy guaranteed seating in an exclusive area close to the stage. The Platinum Premium Seating option can be added to any conference package.

Australia’s premier health and wellness expo

Happiness & Its Causes also includes an exciting free expo – now in its 5th year! Meet the people and companies transforming our whole approach to staying healthy and keeping fit at home and at work. Learn from wellbeing experts in the Wellness Seminar Theatre, browse Australia’s largest wellness bookshop and join in the lunchtime activities.

Pre-order a lunch box or eat at the pop up café to make the most of your lunch break.

GET INVOLVED!For information on sponsoring or exhibiting contact:

Renee Delooze renee@viconferences.com.au

PACKAGE (AUD$)* SUPER SAVER OFFERBook by 14 December 2018

EARLY BIRD OFFERBook by 29 March 2019

STANDARD PRICE

2 Day Conference 24 & 25 June 2019

$795 (+GST)SAVE $300

$895 (+GST)SAVE $200

$1,095 (+GST)

4 Day Gold Pass Includes: 2 day conference, pre- and post-conference workshops23-26 June 2019

$1,350 (+GST)SAVE $505

$1,515 (+GST)SAVE $340

$1,855 (+GST)

Pre-conference Workshop 23 June 2019

$400 (+GST)SAVE $145

$445 (+GST)SAVE $100

$545 (+GST)

Post-conference Workshops 26 June 2019

$200 (+GST)SAVE $70

$220 (+GST)SAVE $50

$270 (+GST)

Platinum Premium Seating Add $200 (+GST)

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As always inspirational and interesting. Truly a conference that is a

benefit to all who attend! Thank you.

SUE JEFFERIES, CLINICAL NURSE CONSULTANT, DRUG COURT OF NSW

Utterly and mindfully gripping – inspiring

reminders of how to live real and meaningful lives. ADRIAN BOOTH, EDUCATOR, FACILITATOR, CLINICAL

PSYCHOLOGIST, SA HEALTH

What a fantastic conference! Makes you laugh, makes you cry and most importantly, makes you think. LISA MCPHEE, UNIVERSITY OF WOLLONGONG