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Nabenet Health were selected to perform cholesterol checks on David Hughes, Carrie Bickmore and Charlie Pickering from the 7pm Project.  Health was the focus of the show, which aired Wednesday 13 January and the cholesterol results of the three presenters were discussed with guest, Doctor Andrew Rochford.  With the WorkHealth Initiative currently running and providing funding for health checks to employees across Victoria now is the time to get one.  If you would like more information about the WorkHealth Initiative please contact Katie Riches (03 9819 2377 or katieriches@nabenet.com.au).  To visit the 7pm Project website please click here.

Make 2010 the year that your organisation focuses on the health of its’ employees. 

Implementing a health and wellbeing program at your workplace can increase productivity, decrease absenteeism, decrease workers compensation costs and improve the physical and mental health of your employees.

WorkHealth, a Victorian Government initiative, provides funding for health checks at the worksite, making them free or partially subsidised depending on the size of your organisation.  This is a great opportunity to focus on health and wellbeing in your company.  If you would like more information about WorkHealth or any other health and wellbeing services Nabenet Health offer please contact Katie Riches 03 9819 2377 or katieriches@nabenet.com.au.

Return to Work Matters is a professional networking and resource site serving return to work professionals.  Nabenet have partnered with Return to Work Matters to offer you 3  months free access to the site. 

Please click here to find out more.

Nabenet and Nabenet Health have quality management systems (QMS) which follow the criteria and standards that were established by the International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO).  We have subsequently recently received ISO 9000:2008 certification.  This certification demonstrates Nabenet’s commitment to quality and continuous improvement.  Our goal is to continue to be pioneers and the best within our industry. 

To view our ISO Certificate please click here.

As the WorkHealth initiative continues across Victoria the focus on workplace health in the media grows.  The Age published an article on Sunday 6 December 2009 titled “Lunch on the run as bosses pay out for staff to tone up” which discusses the growing trend for workers to participate in exercise programs during their lunch break.  As an Endorsed Service Provider for WorkHealth, Nabenet Health are witnessing the change in many organisation’s cultures to promote health and wellbeing in the workplace.  To read the article which includes comments from Director Nabenet Health, Claire Nichol, please click here.

Please click here to view the article titled ‘State’s workers sicker than they think’ published by The Age on Friday 30 October 2009.  Nabenet Health is an Endorsed Service Provider for WorkHealth and has been performing worker health checks across Victoria since August 2009.  Nabenet Health’s data reflects the concerning trends discussed in the article.  We encourage Victorian employers to take up the opportunity and be a part of the WorkHealth initiative.  By conducting worker health checks at the workplace employees are able to detect preventable illnesses.

If you would like to find out how to apply for worker health checks please contact Katie Riches (ph: 03 9819 2377 or katieriches@nabenet.com.au).

Claire Nichol, Director Nabenet Health, presented at the seminar titled ‘Building a health and wellbeing program for your small business’ as part of Work Safe Week 2009.

As an Endorsed Service Provider for the WorkHealth initiative, Nabenet Health is experienced in performing health checks and implementing health programs within small businesses.  Claire gave an insight to the benefits for the employees and employer in developing a health program within the organisation, as well as identifying the challenges which exist for small businesses.

If you would like further information about the presentation please do not hesitate to contact Katie Riches (ph: 03 9819 2377 or katieriches@nabenet.com.au).

The Annual National Union of Workers Delegates’ Conference was held at Flemington Racecourse on 21 October 2009.

Nabenet Health was in in attendance to promote the WorkHealth initiative.  Many of the 600 Delegates showed great interest in the program and are keen to be involved.

For more information about the event or to find out how your company can apply for worker health checks under the WorkHealth initiative please contact Katie Riches (ph: 03 9819 2377 or katieriches@nabenet.com.au).

Nabenet and Nabenet Health have recently formed an alignment with Winners, a specialist recruitment agency that undertakes general management, middle management to senior level recruitment, executive search, sales force strategy and development.  Winners operate nationally offering a range of positions to candidates seeking opportunities in General Management, Sales, Marketing, Healthcare, Financial Services, Administration and Education.

To learn more about Winners please visit www.winners-exec.com.au or call (03) 8823 5700.

A “meta-evaluation” of 56 studies published 1982-2005 found that worksite health promotion produced on average a decrease of 26.8% in sick leave absenteeism, a decrease of 26.1% in health costs, a decrease of 32% in workers compensation costs and disability management claims costs, and a cost-benefit ratio of 5.81.

Source:  Chapman LS. Meta-evaluation of worksite health promotion economic return studies: 2005 update.  Am J Health Promot 2005 Jul-Aug;19(6):1-11