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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.

This year Nabenet entered 5 teams in the BRW Triathlon, which was held at Elwood Beach Sunday 28th February 2010.  As part of Nabenet’s health and wellbeing program, team members participated in group training sessions which were held before and after work in the lead up to the event.  The training sessions were a great way for employees to enjoy a social activity whilst increasing their fitness.  This is a great example of how a focus on health in an organisation can boost staff morale, fitness and wellness.  Employees have continued to train together and will participate in similar events in the future.

If you would like to implement a similar health and wellbeing program in your organisation please contact Katie Riches (03 9819 2377 or katieriches@nabenet.com.au) to discuss opportunities Nabenet can offer your business.

The flu season is just weeks away and to protect your organisation’s greatest asset, your employees, now is the time to book your flu vaccinations.

The flu affects many Australians every year and costs businesses in decreased productivity and increased presenteeism – providing flu vaccinations to your employees can reduce flu-related absenteeism by 43%.

Please click here for further information about our flu vaccination program for 2010 or contact Katie Riches (03 9819 2377 or katieriches@nabenet.com.au ) to book.

Concerning data has been released by WorkHealth and published in the Herald Sun on Saturday 6 February 2010 in an article titled “Workplace check-up and survey program reveals…A health time bomb”.

The data collected from WorkHealth checks shows many Victorians are drinking too much, are overweight, have unhealthy diets and are at high risk of getting heart disease and type 2 diabetes.

Nabenet Health is an Endorsed Service Provider for WorkHealth and has witnessed these alarming trends first hand as discussed in the article by Claire Nichol, Director Nabenet Health.  To view the article please click here.

If your organisation hasn’t had health checks and would like to participate in the WorkHealth initiative please contact Katie Riches (03 9819 2377 or katieriches@nabenet.com.au) for further information.

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.