We are committed to improving the wellbeing of our residents. To support health and wellbeing, we are excited to continue the Boroondara Wellbeing Conversations series in 2026. These free and interactive seminars give community members the chance to explore a range of health and wellbeing topics, while connecting with other like-minded individuals.

Facilitated by local community members, each session features an expert speaker who shares valuable insights, practical knowledge and their experience on the subject. Attendees can join in meaningful discussions, exchange ideas and learn practical strategies to support their mental and physical wellbeing.

The Wellbeing Conversations are hosted at our libraries and are free to attend. 

Registrations are essential as sessions do book out.

Previous events

Thanks to everyone who joined us at previous Boroondara Wellbeing Conversations:

• ‘Mindfulness for wellbeing’ presented by Fiona Kriaris (March 2026)
• ‘The healing power of green spaces’ presented by Sandra Schwarz (November 2025)
• ‘Women’s holistic health’ presented by Dr Michelle Woolhouse (September 2025)
• ‘Mindful eating’ presented by Lucie d'Udekem d'Acoz (July 2025)
• ‘Understanding anxiety’ presented by Dr Janine Cooper (March 2025)
• ‘Healthy brain ageing’ presented by Professor Andrew Pipingas (November 2024)
• 'Understanding our body's stress response' presented by Anna Ferguson (September 2024)
• 'Clinical hypnotherapy in gut health and menopause' presented by Eloise Moran (July 2024)
• 'Anxiety and the Brain' presented by Everyday Neuro podcast host. Dr Janine Cooper (October 2023)
• 'Secrets to Women's Healthy Ageing’ presented by Professor Cassandra Szoeke (September 2023)
• 'Gut health: Eat yourself happy' presented by Joel Feren (June 2023)
• 'Sleep health' presented by Dr Darren Mansfield (March 2023)

We recorded our March 2023 Wellbeing Conversation – Sleep Health with Dr Darren Mansfield for those who couldn't make the session or would like to rewatch Dr Mansfield's presentation.