Stavroula Zandes

About Stavroula Zandes

Stavroula Zandes is the founder of Health & Wellbeing Training Consultants Pty Ltd, a training business specialising in positive behaviour change. She has a particular passion and expertise for smoking cessation bringing with her 20 years of experience, which she gained working with Quit Victoria (Cancer Council Victoria) in a range of roles. Stav has a background in psychology and counselling and her expertise covers a wide range of industries. She provides education and training on a number of lifestyle topics, for health and community professionals, workplaces, schools and community groups. Stav is committed to engaging, motivating and encouraging staff and their clients to find the inspiration they need; to be empowered to make positive behaviour changes that will improve and enrich their lives. Stav’s favourite quote is by Walt Disney, "The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing." View full staff profiles here.
Director of Health & Wellbeing Training Consultants
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Surviving the Christmas festivities and treats

With Christmas day quickly approaching, and with many people wishing to connect with family and friends, there are many social get togethers on offer, including plenty of indulgent food and [...]

By |December 12th, 2025|Behaviour Change, Health & Wellbeing, Holidays, Mindfulness|
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What’s your work-life balance like? Do you finish your work on time on most days of the week?

Australians work some of the longest hours in the developing world, and as a result, experience poor health and wellbeing. Is this you? In 2015, nearly half of all full [...]

By |December 4th, 2025|Behaviour Change, Health & Wellbeing|

Want to quit smoking and/or vaping? Struggling to cope with withdrawal and cravings? These 10 tips can help…

Most smokers and/or vapers want to quit, and many have tried on numerous occasions without success. For many, it is often the daily cravings and strong withdrawal symptoms that lead [...]

By |October 13th, 2025|Health & Wellbeing, Smoking|
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Do you sometimes feel that life is passing you by?

Do you switch off during the day and go into auto pilot? Do you check your phone on more than one occasion and within a short time frame? Do you [...]

By |September 25th, 2025|Behaviour Change, Health & Wellbeing, Mindfulness|

Returned to former behaviour? Five tips to help you get back on track…

Most people want to improve their overall health and wellbeing, and most will try a number of times to do so. After a number of unsuccessful attempts however, most individuals decide that [...]

By |August 21st, 2025|Behaviour Change, Health & Wellbeing|
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Achieving and maintaining a healthy lifestyle is possible – 7 tips that can help

Most people think about improving their own health and wellbeing on a daily basis. They think about getting to bed earlier every night, eating a more nutritious diet, being much [...]

By |July 24th, 2025|Behaviour Change, Health & Wellbeing|
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How many hours do you spend sitting every day?

It is estimated that the Australian population spends 80% of their working hours seated. Most Australian adults sit for 8 to 10 hours per day. Is this you? If yes, [...]

By |April 24th, 2025|Behaviour Change, Health & Wellbeing|
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Seeking to implement some healthy nutrition? Participate in Australia’s Smart Eating Week

Poor nutrition in Australia is often linked with high energy foods, and/or foods that are high in sugar, salt and saturated fat. Good nutrition plays a key role in the [...]

By |January 30th, 2025|Behaviour Change, Health & Wellbeing, Weight|
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A new year – a new smokefree and/or vapefree you!

Most smokers want to quit smoking and often promise to do so at the start of a new year. Those who vape often also have the same experience... However, come [...]

By |January 23rd, 2025|Health & Wellbeing, Smoking|
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Welcome to 2025! Want some help with your new year’s resolutions?

As we said good-bye to the old, and cheered in the new year, most of us thought about the year ahead and what it might bring. Whatever this year may [...]

By |January 9th, 2025|Behaviour Change, Health & Wellbeing|