Steve has been studying and practicing mindfulness for over 20 years. His background as a scientist, producer and actor (including roles in The Matrix, NCIS, Home and Away) inform his practice and teaching, ultimately creating the methodology that is Present Sense. Steve attends regular classes with shoulin master Serge Martich-Osterman. Other inspirations include: Paul Bedson, Dr Ian Gawler, Diana Winston, Patrick Kearney, Matthieu Ricard, Kevin Farrow and Ṭhānissaro Bhikkhu. He sees ongoing engagement with participants as key to keep on track and has a particular interest in how students fare once they have completed courses in mindfulness. Steve has observed that there is a common theme in those who benefit, and that is application. This approach is core to the program at Present Sense and Steve looks forward to supporting you on your personal journey to self-discovery, presence and greater happiness at work and at home.
Dr Sne | Facilitator, Presenter
About Dr Sne
Dr Sne Wadhwani is the Medical Mindfulness in Practice course co-facilitator, clinical advisor and an experienced clinical leader with 20+ years in general practice. Dr Wadhwani lectures at UNSW and holds senior clinical director roles in women's health and primary care. She specialises in translating evidence-informed mindfulness into practical, consult-ready tools that work in the realities of general practice.
Elizabeth Lush | Presenter, Researcher, Accreditor
About Elizabeth
Elizabeth is a clinician, presenter, and researcher working across major hospitals since 1998. She contributes trauma-informed expertise and is a qualified RACGP CPD accreditor, supporting quality assurance and educational rigour across the program. Liz has a BASc, Physiotherapy from the University of Sydney; and is a Researcher at UTS
Aidan Corrigan | Innovation & Strategy Lead
About Aidan
Award-winning filmmaker Aidan Corrigan steers Present Sense's digital storytelling and innovation strategy. From Irish independent cinema to TEDxNewYork through to Conde Nast and Opera Australia, Aidan's portfolio spans film, campaigns for global brands and documentary shorts. As Present Sense's creative lead he combines narrative structure, UX insight and production judgement to translate Steve's and Dr Sne's practices into impactful media experiences for busy GPs. Aidan has a B.A.I, B.A. Engineering (Hons) from Trinity College Dublin and a Masters from the Media Business School
Jim Kennedy | Co-Founder, Operating Partner
About Jim
Jim Kennedy is the co-founder of Present Sense and an operating partner who brings a data-driven approach and executive experience to our operations and development priorities. Jim has an MBA from London Business School and BEng (Hons) from JCU
What is Present Sense?
Present Sense is about learning conscious breathing, movement and mindfulness skills to benefit you in everyday life, and for those moments that matter. It is about wellness, awareness, and sustaining focus to perform at your best.
Present Sense distils 20 years of experience in mindfulness practice into supportive, expert guidance. Steve and Dr Sne use film and story to help you engage in a long-established practice which now, proven by science, helps us to not only suffer less but vitally, to improve our shared experience of being human.
Present Sense is a unique combination of:
Expert direction
Guided film and audio sessions
Weekly tips and reminders
Online access for individuals and teams
Self paced, structured program delivery
How did Present Sense come about?
The idea for Present Sense was born when Steve was asked by Associate Adjunct Professor S. Bernardi to teach mindfulness practices via video to frontline medical staff at a major hospital during COVID. Professor Bernardi knew the benefits of these practices through his clinical and scientific research and wanted to help front line staff who were under tremendous pressure. The practices were viewed thousands of times and Steve realised that there was enormous demand for learning these practices in a way that is different to 'apps', one-off keynotes or ad-hoc training. Steve has since created an engaging, structured full course that will give you skills to keep for life.
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Thank you!
Steve Vella is the founder of Present Sense, a mindfulness-based wellbeing initiative. With a background in science, acting, and mindfulness practices, he blends evidence-based mindfulness practices with holistic approaches to personal transformation. His work focuses on helping individuals and organisations cultivate awareness, resilience, and balance. Passionate about integrating mindfulness into daily life, Steve shares practical tools for mental clarity and emotional wellbeing.
Dr. Sneha Wadhwani is a highly experienced GP with over 15 years in medicine. She is the Regional Clinical Director for NSW & ACT and National Clinical Director of Evoca Women’s Health, leading initiatives in women's healthcare. She also heads GP Wellbeing and practices at Bondi Junction Medical & Dental Centre, specialising in general medicine, occupational health, and women’s health. A lecturer at UNSW, she is passionate about medical education and empowering women’s health.
Set up your plan
We've made it easy for you to set up a CPD-compliant, quality assured plan with just a few clicks:
Your personal wellbeing baseline using standardised survey
Mindfulness techniques curriculum
Masterclass on integration and application into patient care
Assistance with selecting patients to participate
Support with patient information and consent
Guidance on what to measure and when to realise CPD points
All this is covered and included in the course* *You will simply record patient confidential information in your medical system as you would normally according to the guidance on "what to measure when".
PHASE1 LEARN MINDFULNESS
Each module, you'll watch a short video lesson that introduces a mindfulness technique and shows how it can be used in everyday general practice. Then, it's time to put it into action!
You'll begin your personal mindfulness practice, by following the guided audio sessions we've prepared for you — coming up soon on the audio page.
What to Expect:
Evidence-based mindfulness techniques
Practical demonstrations
Short exercises you can practise immediately
You’ll be encouraged to apply mindfulness as you watch—using guided breathing, posture awareness, and attention techniques.
PHASE2 INTEGRATE INTO PATIENT CARE
You'll participate in a peer discussion and exchange to support you. Once you've identified suitable patients, you’ll begin applying simple mindfulness interventions into your consultations.
How to Apply Mindfulness in a Session:
Micro-practices: Guide patients through short, simple mindfulness techniques
Use the Supplied Resources: Access ready-to-use scripts & exercises to share
Observe and adjust: Notice how the patient responds and tailor the approach
Each patient will respond differently—your role is to introduce techniques in a way that suits their needs.
PHASE3 REPORT YOUR CPD MEASURED OUTCOMES
To ensure your CPD is recognised, you will document how mindfulness techniques impact your consultations.
How to Earn CPD Points:
Use the CPD Tracking Template to record key insights
Log how mindfulness impacts patient interactions over time
Submit your outcomes for Measured Outcomes CPD accreditation
For us to review your submissions, please ensure that your final reporting and all required materials are completed by December 7th.
This structured approach ensures that your learning is not just theoretical—it has measurable outcomes in your practice.
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