Research

The Centre for Wellbeing Science (CWS) conducts cutting-edge, mixed-methods research to inform wellbeing policy and practice.

Research streams

We forge meaningful partnerships with organizations, industries and communities to address important real-world issues. Our team of research experts are trailblazing in discovery in the fields of wellbeing literacy, wellbeing education and training, and wellbeing communities and connections.

Wellbeing Literacy

Explores how individuals can effectively communicate about their own wellbeing and that of others in appropriate ways.

Wellbeing Literacy
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Wellbeing Education and Training

Focuses on researching and assessing the effectiveness of wellbeing education and training programs in both formal and informal settings.

Wellbeing Education and Training
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Wellbeing Communities and Connections

Investigates how to build inclusive, supportive and flourishing relationships and connections; and how to foster a deeper sense of connectedness – with self, others and with the wider world.

Wellbeing Communities and Connections

Research publications

View all publications from the Centre of Wellbeing Science (previously Centre for Positive Psychology), from our latest research to our archival works.

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