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

Are you an emotional eater? Some tips to help you eat mindfully…

Good nutrition and maintaining a healthy weight play a key role in our health and wellbeing. In Australia however, one of the leading health concerns are individuals who are overweight [...]

By |August 26th, 2021|Health & Wellbeing, Mindfulness, Weight|
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Want to meditate but are struggling? Five steps to help you get started

There is consistent evidence that regular meditation can bring many health and wellbeing benefits, including inner peace and a deeper level of relaxation. It can also help improve our attention, [...]

By |August 12th, 2021|Behaviour Change, Health & Wellbeing, Mindfulness|
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World No Tobacco Day 2021: Commit to quit

Every year on the 31 May, World No Tobacco Day is celebrated across the world. It is a day that raises the profile of the health risks of smoking, and [...]

By |May 30th, 2021|Behaviour Change, Health & Wellbeing, Smoking|
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Three simple steps to keep your weight in check over the Easter weekend…

The Easter long weekend provides us with another opportunity to not only spend some quality time with our family and friends, but to also indulge in Easter eggs, hot cross [...]

By |March 30th, 2021|Behaviour Change, Health & Wellbeing, Holidays|

Do you smoke and think you’re not addicted?

Most smokers believe that their smoking is ‘just a habit’ and that they’re not addicted. Addiction however, is made up of 3 parts: the physiological dependency to nicotine habitual connections [...]

By |March 25th, 2021|Behaviour Change, Health & Wellbeing, Smoking|
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Season’s greetings to you all!

Merry Christmas! On behalf of Health & Wellbeing Training Consultants, I would like to wish you and your families a very Merry Christmas, filled with love, peace and goodwill. I [...]

By |December 21st, 2020|Health & Wellbeing, Holidays|
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On World Mental Health Day make a mental health promise

World Mental Health Day is an annual day held on the 10th October as part of Mental Health Week to raise public awareness of mental health across the globe. Mental Health [...]

By |October 8th, 2020|Health & Wellbeing, Mindfulness, Stress|
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Quit for a year and you could save over $13,000!

Have you noticed that the price of cigarettes have recently increased? As part of the tobacco excise, the price for a 25 pack of cigarettes increased by 12.5% on the [...]

By |September 3rd, 2020|Behaviour Change, Health & Wellbeing, Smoking|
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National Diabetes Week: The importance of protecting your mental health

Type 2 diabetes is the fastest growing chronic condition in Australia... National Diabetes Week (12 – 18 July) is not only focusing on raising awareness about the importance of early [...]

By |July 9th, 2020|Behaviour Change, Health & Wellbeing|
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World No Tobacco Day 2020: An opportunity to quit for good!

Every year on the 31 May, World No Tobacco Day is celebrated across the world. It is a day that raises the profile of the health risks of smoking, and [...]

By |May 28th, 2020|Behaviour Change, Health & Wellbeing, Smoking|