Attendees at this year’s ELIA Wellness Summit will have an opportunity to participate in a health screening activity for the local community.
In a first for the summit, the ELIA Wellness Snapshot will take place in Hornsby Mall (Sydney, NSW) on Sabbath afternoon, May 17, offering free health screenings. The Greater Sydney Conference/ELIA Food Truck will also be on-site, serving free smoothies.
The 2025 ELIA Wellness Summit will be held from May 16–18 at the Clinical Education Centre, located on the grounds of Sydney Adventist Hospital in Wahroonga. The keynote speakers are:
- Professor Gary Fraser, renowned cardiologist and epidemiologist who has conducted extensive research on the impact of vegetarian diets and lifestyle choices on health outcomes. He is the author of Preventive Cardiology and Diet, Life Expectancy and Chronic Disease.
- Dr Eddie Ramirez, a medical doctor, research scientist, published author and international speaker. His work focuses on how food and lifestyle choices can prevent and reverse physical and mental disease.
The theme for this year’s summit is: “Flourishing in a challenging world”. Attendees can look forward to practical workshops and networking opportunities, delicious plant-based meals; presentations from Australian medical and health professionals; and powerful personal stories and evidence-based strategies. A workshop by Cedarvale Health & Lifestyle Retreat will showcase evidence-based natural remedies.
Pre-summit workshops on May 16 will include:
- New Nedley Depression and Anxiety Recovery Program (DARP) training
- Complete Health Improvement Program (CHIP) training
- New ELIA Wellness Platform and ELIA Wellness Snapshot facilitator training
Dr Geraldine Przybylko, SPD health strategy leader and executive director of ELIA Wellness, said the summit is designed for health enthusiasts, lifestyle medicine advocates and professionals who want to learn, recharge and make a difference.
“The ELIA Wellness Summit will draw on the expertise of leading Australian and international medical and health professionals who will present the science and stories needed to thrive in this busy world,” she said.
Participants will learn how lifestyle medicine strategies can support healthy ageing and reduce the risk of chronic disease. The summit will also explore tools for positive behaviour change, highlight the spiritual dimension of wellbeing, and share inspiring stories from ELIA Partners and Wellness Hubs making a difference in their communities.
Early Bird Registration is now open and closes on April 14. Limited tickets available. Click here for bookings and more information.
