Third National Forum on Australia's Wellbeing: Community, Business, and Government
Wellbeing in Action:
An economy that enables people, communities,
business, and nature to thrive
About the Forum
The National Forum on Australia's Wellbeing is the leading event for researchers, policymakers, industry professionals, practitioners, and advocates working to build an economy that enables people, communities, business, and nature to thrive. Now in its third year, the Forum brings together diverse voices from government, business, community, and academia to share insights, explore innovations, and strengthen the growing movement for wellbeing-centred decision making. In 2025, the Forum shifts from setting the wellbeing agenda to putting it into action. It will explore best practices Australia could adopt across the community, business, and government sectors to create thriving wellbeing for people and the planet.
Themes for 2025
Communities and Grassroots Action
How communities are driving systems change to shape wellbeing
Redefining Business
How the private sector and social enterprise can contribute to increasing wellbeing
Government and Public Policy
How wellbeing can be embedded in policy, budgeting, and regulatory frameworks
Invited Speakers
Taylor Dee Hawkins
Managing Director, Foundations for Tomorrow
Richard Denniss
Executive Director, The Australia Institute
Katherine Trebeck
Economic Change Lead, The Next Economy
Maree Sidey
CEO, Philanthropy Australia
Early Bird Registration
We're thrilled to announce that registration for the Third National Forum on Australia's Wellbeing is officially open! Join us this October in Canberra for an exciting program featuring engaging keynote addresses, interactive panels, practical workshops, and networking opportunities. Whether you're driving change locally or nationally, this is your chance to learn, connect, and collaborate for lasting impact.
Call for Submissions
The organising committee invites submissions for a range of contributions, including academic work, case studies, project insights, and lived experience. Submissions may take one of the following formats:
- Themed Talks – 10-minute presentations (including Q&A) grouped with similar topics in concurrent sessions.
- Posters – Visual presentations displayed throughout the conference with a dedicated session for engaging with attendees.
Venue
Ann Harding Conference Centre
University of Canberra
24 University Dr S, Bruce
Canberra, ACT
Sponsors
The Third National Forum on Australia's Wellbeing is made possible through our valued partners.
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Bronze Sponsors
The Third National Forum on Australia's Wellbeing is supported by a committed group of organisers from University of Canberra, Deakin University, Centre for Policy Development, Australian National Development Index, Australian Social Values Bank, Monash Sustainable Development Institute, and University of Tasmania.
We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the unceded lands and waterways throughout Australia and recognise they have cared for this country for thousands of generations and continue to do so today. We pay our deep respect them and their cultures; and to elders past and present.