On this page, we will add links to articles and research material relevant to our activities, programs and message. If you have a contribution that you would like to add please send email to webmaster@communitiesofwellbeing.org.au or click here to upload. Click on the Dark Green Headings to access the full document or article.
Ask & Pass Cards
Our interactions with children, families, casual visitors to the Friendship Ninja Zone, and even businesses are significantly enhanced by using these wonderful resources.
Lift Project
The Lift Project is a fascinating wellbeing adventure designed to lift individuals, groups, and organizations. Maroondah City Council is a member and has delivered Lift Project Programs locally.
2022 Annual Report
An outline of our activities for the year as presented at our Annual General Meeting
2023 Annual Report
An outline of our activities for the year as presented at our Annual General Meeting.
How does Nature Impact our Wellbeing
There is a growing interest in the concept of biophilia and the relationship between nature and our mental and physical wellbeing.
Gratitude Practices
A set of resources for practicing gratitude
Maroondah City of Wellbeing Graphic
This graphic is the result of our early deliberations into our vision for Maroondah. Magnify the document and explore the various visions.
Strategic Plan
Our Strategic Plan, Mission and Vision are expanded upon throughout this website but here you can download a succinct printable copy.
Maroondah Positive Education Network
A detailed explanation of the background, history, and philosophy of the Maroondah Positive Education Network.
Melbourne University on Positive Education in Maroondah
An interesting article about what Maroondah is doing in Positive Education.
What is a Community HOPE Leader
Intrinsic to the success of the Maroondah Positive Education Network and our plans for the wider community, is the concept of HOPE leader
Reading List
A constant work in progress, this list drawn up by our members contains references to books, podcasts, videos, and other training courses which can help you increase your understanding of positive psychology.
Character Strengths
When you see us in our t-shirts promoting our “superpowers”, what we are talking about are our signature character strengths. …more
High Quality Connections
The World Health Organisation at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic spoke about the need for “social distancing”, however, we feel it is important that we think about the importance of increased social connection at a time when we have all been asked to “physically distance” ourselves from all but those in our immediate family. …more
Compassion (self and others)
Awakening ourselves to more compassion for ourselves and others is critically important at a time when there is so much change, uncertainty and challenge in our lives and for those we love and care for. …more