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25 & 26 JUNE 2018INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION CENTRE, SYDNEY
HAPPINESSANDITSCAUSES.COM.AU
EVENT PARTNER SILVER SPONSORPLATINUM SPONSOR
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
Tools & Techniques for a Happier Life
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.
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Happy & WellCultivating a close, warmhearted feeling for others automatically puts the mind at ease.HIS HOLINESS THE DALAI LAMA, NOBEL PEACE LAUREATE AND REVERED SPIRITUAL LEADER
A rare opportunity to hear from one of the world’s most beloved spiritual teachers – live on stage at Happiness & Its Causes 2018!
EAT WELL, BE WELLBoost your motivation to lead a healthier lifestyle with celebrity chef, Kylie Kwong, and news anchor turned gardener, Indira Naidoo.
SEARCH INSIDE YOURSELFDelve into the unexpected path to achieving success and happiness with Chade-Meng Tan, Google pioneer and now international best-selling author.
THE ART OF SELF-COMPASSIONLearn how to give yourself the same kindness and care that you’d give to a good friend with pioneering self-compassion researcher, Kristin Neff.
EXPLORE THE BIG QUESTIONS IN LIFEWitness a compelling dialogue with His Holiness the Dalai Lama and world leading scientists – live on stage!
LEARN HOW TO OVERCOME ADVERSITYBe moved by the courage of Rosie Batty, Australian of the Year 2015, who has faced a tragic loss and gone on to make a difference in the lives of others.
CHANGE YOUR MIND, CHANGE YOUR BRAINHear acclaimed international neuroscientist Richard J Davidson, on a rare visit to Australia, as he reveals how to change your brain by cultivating habits of wellbeing.
8 International Keynotes!
For more information on our speakers visit happinessanditscauses.com.au
WHAT MAKES LIFE MEANINGFUL?His Holiness the Dalai Lama, Nobel Peace Laureate and revered spiritual leader
HOW CAN WE CULTIVATE HEALTHY MINDS?Professor Richard J Davidson, acclaimed neuroscientist named one of Time’s 100 most influential people in the world, USA
SEARCH INSIDE YOURSELF Chade-Meng Tan, former Google Jolly Good Fellow and international best-selling author, USA
DID THE UNIVERSE HAVE A BEGINNING?Professor Paul Davies, renowned cosmologist and best-selling science author, USA
STOP CHASING SELF-ESTEEM AND JUST BE SELF-COMPASSIONATEDr Kristin Neff, pioneering researcher into self-compassion, USA
THINKING ABOUT THE FUTUREProfessor Roy Baumeister, one of the world’s most influential psychologists, Australia & USA
DEVELOPING THE MIND OF A LEADERRasmus Hougaard, international expert in mindful leadership, Denmark
DISCOVERING A WORLD OF HAPPINESS Janne Willems, global traveller and collector of moments of happiness, Netherlands
40+ world-
renowned speakers!
My way of communicating love and interest in people is through cooking…food makes people happy.KYLIE KWONG, CELEBRATED CHEF AND TV PERSONALITY
Extraordinary Speakers
COMPASSION IN AN AGE OF AI AND ROBOTSProfessor Mary-Anne Williams, world authority on AI and Social Robotics
PERSONAL STORY: MAKING A DIFFERENCE IN THE FACE OF GREAT LOSSRosie Batty, Australian of the Year 2015 and domestic violence campaigner
THINK SMALL TO REACH BIGDr Rory Gallagher, innovator in applied behaviour change and health
COOKING WITH HEART & SOULKylie Kwong, celebrated chef and TV personality
7 BODY-BRAIN VITALITY RITUALSPaul Taylor, leading exercise physiologist and nutritionist
FROM MANICURES TO MANURE: HOW A NEWS ANCHOR FOUND PURPOSE THROUGH GARDENINGIndira Naidoo, distinguished broadcaster and sustainable food advocate
WHEN ONLY A HUMAN WILL DO Dr Fiona Kerr, thought leader in the neuroscience of human connection
CAN’T OR WON’T? – HOW YOUR MINDSET SHAPES DAY-TO-DAY DECISIONSDan Haesler, one of Australia’s leading thinkers on educational issues
SO YOU THOUGHT YOU COULDN’T LAUGH ABOUT MENTAL HEALTH, THINK AGAIN!Fay Jackson, inspirational mental health advocate
POSITIVE PSYCHOLOGY AND PRADASue Langley, dynamic trainer in the practical application of positive psychology
CAN DRUGS MAKE YOU HAPPY?Chris Raine, leading safe alcohol use campaigner and former Qld Young Australian of the Year
PERSONAL STORY: THINK BETTER, LIVE BETTERJosie Thomson, inspiring two-time cancer survivor and award winning coach
MC DAY 1Marty Wilson, behavior change expert and former Australian Comic of the Year
POSITIVE EDUCATION: TRANSFORMING SCHOOLS, ENHANCING LIVESJustin Robinson, passionate leader in the field of positive education
MC DAY 2Hailey Cavill, award winning social entrepreneur and humanist
ROCKSTAR YOUR WORLDPhil Lee, personal transformation and peak performance expert
For more information on our speakers visit happinessanditscauses.com.au
40+ speakers –
more names to be released!
Be galvanised by a very special meeting of hearts and minds – His Holiness the Dalai Lama live on stage with an amazing panel of speakers: RICHARD J. DAVIDSON ACCLAIMED NEUROSCIENTIST, USA, CHADE-MENG TAN, FORMER GOOGLE JOLLY GOOD FELLOW, USA, PAUL DAVIES, CELEBRATED COSMOLOGIST, USA, MARY-ANNE WILLIAMS, WORLD AUTHORITY ON AI AND SOCIAL ROBOTICS, AUSTRALIA
with Dr Kristin Neff, pioneering researcher into self-compassion, USA
Self-compassion involves treating ourselves kindly, like we would a good friend. It motivates us to make needed changes in our lives not because we’re worthless or inadequate, but because we care about ourselves and want to lessen our suffering.
This workshop will provide simple tools for responding in a kind, compassionate way whenever we are experiencing painful emotions. Through discussion, meditation, and experiential exercises, you will gain practical skills to help bring self-compassion into your daily life.
You will learn how to stop being so hard on yourself; handle difficult emotions with greater ease; and motivate yourself with kindness rather than criticism. Practices will also be introduced to help ease stress for caregivers.
This course is relevant for the general public as well as to practicing mental health professionals.
Specific Learning Objectives• Identify the three key components
of self-compassion• Describe key research that
supports the benefits of self-compassion
• Understand the difference between self-compassion and self-esteem
• Practice techniques to increase self-compassion in everyday life
• Motivate yourself with kindness rather than self-criticism
For more information on the post-conference Workshops visit happinessanditscauses.com.au
WORKSHOPS CONFIRMED:
Full Day Pre-Conference WorkshopSUNDAY 24 JUNE 2018, 09:30 – 16:30
Post-Conference WorkshopsWEDNESDAY 27 JUNE 2018MORNING: 09:00-12:00 & AFTERNOON: 14:00-17:00
THE POWER OF MINDFUL SELF-COMPASSION
About your workshop leaderDr Kristin Neff is internationally recognized as a pioneering researcher into self-compassion. Over a decade ago she first identified self-compassion as a measurable trait, and now there are over a thousand published studies on the benefits of self-compassion.
An associate professor in educational psychology at the University of Texas, Austin, Dr Neff’s research interests centre on the psychological health benefits of self-compassion. Dr Neff is the author of Self-Compassion: The Proven Power of Being Kind to Yourself.
WILLPOWER: SELF-CONTROL, DECISION FATIGUE & ENERGY DEPLETIONwith Professor Roy Baumeister, one of the world’s most influential psychologists, Australia & USA
MINDFULNESS & COMPASSION FOR EFFECTIVE LEADERSHIP with Rasmus Hougaard, international expert in mindful leadership, Denmark
LEARNING TO LEARN with Dan Haesler, one of Australia’s leading thinkers on educational issues
MORE WORKSHOPS TO BE CONFIRMED
SOON!
An opportunity to delve more deeply into a topic of your choice with leaders in their fields – enhance your conference experience by choosing one morning and one afternoon workshop!
“With self-compassion, we give ourselves that same kindness and care we’d give to a good friend.”Dr Kristin Neff
For information on the pre-conference workshop visit happinessanditscauses.com.au
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 engagement• Teaching• Education• Social work• Aged Care• Nursing• Coaching• Human resource management• Government• Business
ACSRF, ACT Health, Adelaide Health Service, Allabah Pastoral Co, Amplify HR, Ascend HR, Ashantee, Aspect, Aspirall, Australia Post, Bellerive Doctors,
Benchmark Medical, Berkeley Vale Private Hospital, Ballarat Health Services, Brainwaves Plus, Brian Norwood Accounting Pty Ltd, Callum Stowell,
Capability Group, Cancer Council Queensland, C-IQ Career Intelligence, Cohesive Coaching, Dale Haley Psychology, Department for Education and
Child Development SA, Digital PR Ltd, Direct Health Solutions, Dr Serqui Women’s Health Only, Dr Nicola Larwill, Drug Court of NSW, Education Qld,
Elitebet, Embellaire, EQ at Happiness, Flourishing Kids, Friends Gather Round, Guide Dogs NSW, Hand on Heart Wellbeing, Richmond Football Club,
Healing from Within, HealthTyre, High Spirits Aged Care, Hope Island Medical Centre, Hume City Council, Inspiring Educators, Intertouch, IPsych
Solutions, Jamal Kazura, Key Coaching, Kirrawee High School, Kivun, Knox Audiology, Launceston Church Grammar School, Lennox Leadership
Development, LexiMed, Life Support Australia, Leadership Management Australia, Lush Perspectives, Masada College, Maura Fay Learning, Merici
College, Midcoast Trucks, Mingara Leisure Group, Ministry of Education NZ, Mukti Bhukti, Museum of Applied Arts & Sciences, Nepean Blue Mountains
Local Health District, Northern Rivers Community Gateway, NRL, NSW Department of Education, NSW Health, One Journey Coaching, Optimal Me,
Outplacement Australia, Pathways Health Limited, People Matter Mediation and HR Solutions, Peoplematters Limited, Peter Mac, Phi Cosmedical
Clinic, Pomegranate Coaching, Prince of Wales Hospital, Prospect Kindergarten, Psych- APT, PwC Australia, Queensland Health, Racing Victoria,
RB Counselling and Consultancy Services, Refract Supervision and Training, Roger Powell & Associates, Service NSW, SKCC, SN Consulting, Stone
Real Estate Forest, Surface Design, Sydney Anxiety Clinic, TAFE SA, TDWCo, The Arizona School of Professional Psychology at Argosy University,
The Difference, The Oyster Group, The Therapy Group, Thomas Street Family Medical Clinic, Ubuntu Wellness, Unique Health Products, University
of Tasmania, UNSW, Westbourne Park Primary School, Western NSW Local Health District, Western Sydney University, Wholistic Learning, Wise
Management Group, Woorabinda Multi Purpose Health Service, Woree Family Medical Centre
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VenueDarling Harbour Theatre, International Convention Centre Sydney
We’re excited to be at 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 2018.
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.
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PACKAGE (AUD$)* SUPER SAVER OFFER: Book by 22 December 2017
EARLY BIRD OFFERBook by 30 March 2018
STANDARD PRICE
2 Day Conference 25 & 26 June 2018
$895 (+GST)SAVE $200
$995 (+GST)SAVE $100
$1,095 (+GST)
4 Day Gold Pass Includes: 2 day conference, pre- and post-conference workshops24-27 June 2018
$1,515 (+GST)SAVE $340
$1,685 (+GST)SAVE $170
$1,855 (+GST)
Pre-conference Workshop 24 June 2018
$445 (+GST)SAVE $100
$495 (+GST)SAVE $50
$545 (+GST)
Post-conference Workshops 27 June 2018
$220 (+GST)SAVE $50
$245 (+GST)SAVE $25
$270 (+GST)
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One of the best conferences in terms of
intellectual engagement and practical tips to
make our life and others’ lives better!
UMESH SHARMA, ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR, FACULTY OF EDUCATION, MONASH UNIVERSITY
Excellent, moving, inspiring, connecting,
challenging.MELISSA POLLOCK, SAFETY MANAGER
It reminds us of the core human attributes that in a busy, distracting
world, at times, we forget. A rare, shared opportunity to cherish.
ADRIAN BOOTH, CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST, SA HEALTH
