Dean's Lecture 2018
Debates about wellbeing and happiness have occupied religious discourse and philosophical, political, medical and economic debate for centuries. However, the emergence of wellbeing science and positive psychology is relatively new. Can we change our wellbeing? If so, should we try? How do we do it? How do we help others to learn to thrive?

In his forward-looking presentation, Professor Oades invited the full house into the building of a new comprehensive mid-level theory of wellbeing – 'Thriveability Theory' – so desperately needed to fill the barren space between the high-level theory of philosophers and the sometimes non-reflective measurement by some empirical scientists. 

This event, presented by Professor Lindsay G Oades, was part of the Melbourne Graduate School of Education Dean's Lecture Series 2018. It is also scheduled as part of the Melbourne Graduate School of Education's 10 Year Anniversary
​Libbi Gore Interview on ABC Radio Melbourne
Libbi Gorr interviewed Professor Lindsay Oades for her ABC Radio Melbourne show on  Sunday 18th November following his Dean's Lecture. To listen visit https://www.abc.net.au/radio/melbourne/programs/sundays/sundays/10486646 
​@ 1h 35m. 

Presentation at the National Judicial College of Australia

Presentation at the National Judicial College of Australia​
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Professor Lindsay Oades @DrLindC presented on wellbeing literacy, wellbeing and resilience to 26 Chief Justices from Australia, New Zealand and Hong Kong (China) attending the meeting of the National Judicial College of Australia.   (China). From left John Matthews, Carly Schrever, Chief Justice Peter Kidd & Professor Lindsay Oades.

Changing Academic Life

Listen to Dr Lindsay Oades' candid view of academic life http://ow.ly/HrM730lJJLh 

Happiness and Its Cause 2017 - Sydney Morning Herald

Happiness and Its Causes

Catch Associate Professor Lindsay Oades, Double Panellist, at Happiness and Its Causes 2017, International Convention Centre, Sydney.

http://www.happinessanditscauses.com.au/

 Wellbeing, Recovery and Mental Health - OUT NOW

Wellbeing, Recovery and Mental Health, OUT NOW. See Cambridge University Press http://ow.ly/Mhm3308Vkp0

This book brings together two bodies of knowledge - wellbeing and recovery. Wellbeing and 'positive' approaches are increasingly influencing many areas of society. Recovery in mental illness has a growing empirical evidence base. For the first time, overlaps and cross-fertilisation opportunities between the two bodies of knowledge are identified. International experts present innovations taking place within the mental health system, which include wellbeing-informed new therapies, e-health approaches and peer-led recovery communities. State-of-the-art applications of wellbeing to the wider community are also described, across education, employment, parenting and city planning. This book will be of interest to anyone connected with the mental health system, especially people using and working in services, and clinical and administrators leaders, and those interested in using research from the mental health system in the wider community.

  • Explores the relevance of recovery research to the non-mental health community, making this of interest to a wide range of readers including public health specialists, community development workers, and policy-makers across all areas of government
  • Applies wellbeing research to mental health services with the expertise of editors and authors who are international leaders in their field
  • Brings together two bodies of knowledge, merging content that is interdisciplinary and will lead to scientific advances
BOOK LAUNCH

Associate Professor Lindsay G Oades will host the Australian launch of Wellbeing, Recovery and Mental Health at 4.4.5pm on Wednesday 3rd May, 2017.

Click here to register: http://ow.ly/a89l30akgdl

The Wiley Blackwell Handbook of the Psychology of Positivity and Strengths-Based Approaches at Work -  ​available NOW ONLINE

Lindsay Oades has collaborated with Michael Steger, Antonella Delle Fave, Jonathan Passmore, Paula Robinson and Aylin Dulagil in this much anticipated positive psychology resource for the workplace. 

Finding Ways to Thrive Public Lecture - Psychology Week 2016

As part of the Australian Psychological Society's Psychology Week 2016, Associate Professor Lindsay Oades discussed pathways to wellbeing, wellbeing literacy and the need for a whole-systems approach to wellbeing. Watch his lecture here online. 

Conference News

Dr. Lindsay Oades will be joining an international panel to discuss Wellbeing in Higher Education at the 5th Australian Positive Psychology & Wellbeing Conference. To find out more visit www.sahmri.com/participate/events/5th-australian-positive-psychology-and-wellbeing-conference
Join Associate Professor Lindsay Oades at the APS 50th Congress, 13-16th September 2016 in Melbourne. On 15th September he will be contributing to a debate on individual happiness as a path to world peace. For a detailed look at the programme visit:  http://www.2016congress.com.au
Join Associate Professor Lindsay Oades at the APS 50th Congress, 13-16th September 2016 in Melbourne. On 13th September he will be participating in a panel that will be discussing individual happiness as a path to world peace. For a detailed look at the programme visit:  http://www.2016congress.com.au
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Join Associate Professor Lindsay Oades at the APS 50th Congress, 13-16th September 2016 in Melbourne. On 13th September he will be participating in a panel that will be discussing individual happiness as a path to world peace. For a detailed look at the programme visit:  http://www.2016congress.com.au

Journal of Recovery in Mental Health

Associate Professor Lindsay Oades has joined the Editorial Advisory Board for the newly launched, Canadian-based publication, the Journal of Recovery in Mental Health.

News Updates 2015

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Award Presentation Recipient Thursday 13 August 2015
University of Wollongong  Vice-Chancellors Award for Outstanding Achievement in Research Commercialisation.

Keynote Presentation "Wellbeing Literacy" Saturday 29 September 2015,  Practicing Positive Education Conference, Knox Grammar School, Sydney, Australia.