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Book in now for the WorkSafe Accredited Return to Work Coordinator Training on 24 & 25 June 2010 in Melbourne CBD.

Under recent legislative changes to the Accident Compensation Act 1985, employers have to demonstrate that their RTW Coordinators are competent to perform the role.  This training will enable RTW Coordinators to meet these obligations.

This WorkSafe endorsed program is designed to equip Return to Work Coordinators with the tools they need to effectively manage return to work, in accordance with the requirements of the legislation and the principles of effective injury management.

Contact Teresa Coffey on 03 9329 3898 for further information.

Six Nabenet employees attended the 4th ARPA National Injury Management Conference held in Sydney on 16th – 18th May 2010.  Appropriately titled ‘Wisdom + Innovation’ the conference hosted an array of impressive speakers who challenged us to consider health, well being and return to work from various directions adopting a ‘whole brain approach’.  Work is the most effective means to improve well being of individuals, their families and communities.

Professor Mansel Aylward gave insight into how biopsychosocial factors such as belief play a major role in the presentation of illness, recovery and return to work and how cognitive and behavioural intervention methods can shift core false beliefs and increase the likelihood of return to work following injury.

David Butler, author of ‘Explain Pain’ spoke on how evidence based therapeutic education including the neuroscience behind pain facilities changes in chronic pain and disability in individuals.  Click here to read more about David Butler’s work.

WorkSafeVictoria presented on how our state is leading the way in terms of measurement of the impact of occupational rehabilitation involvement in the return to work and how working with occupational rehabilitation providers is resulting in sustainable return to work outcomes.

In summary, for most individuals, working improves general health and well being, reduces psychological stress and facilitates return to optimal functioning.

Brooke Ryan, Injury Management Consultant – Physiotherapist.

WorkHealth recently announced that over 100,000 Victorian workers have now received a WorkHealth check since August 2009.  The following data has been collected from these health checks:

• 832 Victorian workers tested were found to have a very high risk of cardiovascular disease or type 2 diabetes and advised to see a doctor within 24 hours of their WorkHealth check,
• 39% of workers tested were found to have a high risk of cardiovascular disease or type 2 diabetes,
• 48% of male workers were found to have a high or very high risk of developing type 2 diabetes or cardiovascular disease, as compared with 32% females,
• 93% eat less than the recommended daily intake of fruit and vegetables, and
• 73% reported inadequate exercise.

As an Endorsed Service Provider for WorkHealth, Nabenet Health has seen first hand the number of people at risk.  If your organisation is yet to jump on board and participate in the WorkHealth Initiative please contact Katie Riches (03 9819 2377) to receive an application form.

To view the full article please click here.

Please click here to view training dates for 2010.  2 day WorkSafe RTW Coordinator Training and 2 day Advanced RTW and Claims Management sessions available across Victoria.  Contact Teresa Coffey (03 9329 0656) for further information.