Wellbeing Workshops | Matthew Fisher

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Creating wellbeing communities

A 1-day or half-day workshop presented by Dr Matt Fisher

Matt is the author of How to Create Societies for Human Wellbeing. He has worked for 15 years in university research focused on public health strategies to improve health and wellbeing in Australia. Previously, Matt worked for 10 years in community housing services.

These workshops assist organisations aiming to improve wellbeing in the communities they serve. They are suitable for local governments, primary health networks or community-based organisations interested in promoting wellbeing.

The workshops offer information in clear, plain language and group exercises to share experiences and identify practical strategies. All workshops will cover:

Foundational concepts: understand wellbeing and wellbeing communities
Reflection and issue mapping: identify community strengths and areas for improvement
Options for action: define practical strategies suited to your community

For more information, please contact Matt. Briefly outline your organisation, questions, and aims for a workshop, and include a phone contact.

Half-Day Workshop

3.5 – 4 hours, including breaks

A focused session covering the foundations of community wellbeing and practical applications.

Welcome & Introductions (15 min)
Understanding wellbeing (45 min)
Exploring wellbeing in your community – whole group exercise (60 min)
Practical Strategies for Wellbeing – case study examples and small group activity (60 min)
Closing Reflections & Next Steps (30 min)

Cost: $800 - $1500

Exact fee will depend on organisation size, any customisation of course materials, and estimated travel and accommodation costs. Venue and refreshments/food are to be arranged and paid for by the hosting organisation unless agreed otherwise.

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1-Day Workshop

6 – 7 hours, including breaks & lunch

An immersive session allowing deeper exploration, skill-building, and strategy development.

Welcome & introductions, workshop overview, warmup exercise (20 min)

Understanding wellbeing (60 min)
- Wellbeing abilities and wellbeing communities
- The social and policy context

Mapping local wellbeing strengths and challenges (75 min)
- Assessing population group needs (using available data)
- Mapping enablers and barriers to wellbeing

Lunch & Networking (60 min)

Creating Systemic Change – exploring options for action (90 min)
- Deep dive into community programs
- Exploring nature-connected communities as a wellbeing tool
- Co-design activity: creating wellbeing initiatives

Wellbeing in Practice: Implementation & Action (60 min)
- Ways of working
- Case studies of good-practice wellbeing strategies
- Group planning: Developing an action plan using the wellbeing community framework

Final Reflections & Next Steps (30 min)

Cost: $1500 - $2500

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Behind the workshops:

The content of these unique wellbeing workshops has been developed by Dr Matt Fisher and Mr Brendan Kelly.

Matt is the author of How to Create Societies for Human Wellbeing published with Policy Press. He has worked for 15 years in university research focused on public health strategies to improve health and wellbeing in Australia. Prior to that, Matt worked for 10 years in community housing services.

Brendan has worked for over 15 years in government, leading policy, education, and projects focused on equity, inclusion, and social justice. Working across sectors and systems, he has supported people experiencing social exclusion and distress, including those in justice systems, institutional care, and homelessness. Now in local government, Brendan leads efforts to build more connected, inclusive communities.