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WorkSafe Week will be held Monday 17 – Friday 21 October 2011.  WorkSafe will be providing seminars and activities throughout Victoria during this time but why don’t you offer your staff something different this year?

Nabenet and/or Nabenet Health can offer your organisation a variety of activity options including the following:

• educational seminars
• presentations
• healthy team breakfasts
• workplace expo
• panel discussions
• ergonomic assessments
• massage at work
• lunch ‘ n’ learn sessions
• stretchersize classes
• manual handling training

If you have something else in mind please do not hesitate to contact us as we have a team of highly qualified and experienced health professionals who can tailor a program for your organisation.  If you would like Nabenet or Nabenet Health to present at your workplace as part of WorkSafe Week please contact Katie Riches (katieriches@nabenet.com.au or 03 9981 9815).

Nabenet is pleased to have been announced as a finalist in the 2011 WorkSafe Awards.  Nabenet have been nominated in the category of Occupational Rehabilitation Provider Achievement.  Winners will be announced at the Awards Night on Wednesday 19th October 2011 at the Crown Palladium Ballroom.  To view more information about the 2011 Worksafe Awards please click here.

As part of Nabenet’s Professional Development schedule, James Plunkett from Leading Teams presented to our team.  Leading Teams work with many elite sporting teams and corporate organisations across Australia and Europe.  Leading Teams is passionate about improving organisation performance by aligning teams and developing leaders.  They work to align teams by generating ownership of shared behaviours that empower all members of the team to engage in open, honest and constructive dialogue.  James shared his experiences working with high performing teams like Nabenet and discussed strategies and models of leadership.

To read more about Leading Teams please visit their website at www.leadingteams.net.au.

Douglas LPT are holding two training sessions in Melbourne this month.  The two sessions have fantastic guest speakers and will be extremely informative in the areas of Industrial Relations and OHS.  Please click on the following links to view the flyer for each of the sessions.  Early bird special prices are available.

The Hidden and Forgotten Dangers – OHS and the office
Friday 24 September 2010 (8.30am – 5.30pm)

Managing Grievances and Industrial Disputes
Wednesday 29 September 2010 (8.30am – 5.00pm)

Nabenet will be conducting a two day course, which has been developed for experienced RTW Coordinators.  The course focuses on strategic case management and management of complex cases.  This course is suitable for RTW Coordinators who have at least six months experience and have completed the Introduction RTW Coordinator Course (WorkSafe).

This course predominantly focuses on complex case studies to challenge RTW Coordinators to think more creatively and proactively in their role.  Participants are encouraged to use their own examples for discussions in this course.

Why choose Nabenet?

Our RTW Coordinator Training (Introductory and Advanced) is facilitated by an approved WorkSafe trainer with extensive experience in occupational rehabilitation and a comprehensive background in implementing effective return to work outcomes.  Session numbers are limited to ten participants to allow increased interaction and discussion to ensure each component of training is thoroughly addressed.  Our trainers focus on experiential learning and participant interaction thereby maximising the experience for the trainee.

To view the Advanced RTW Coordinator Training flyer please click here.  To make a booking or enquire about the Advanced RTW Coordinator Training please contact Teresa Coffey (03 9329 3898 or teresacoffey@nabenet.com.au).

Nabenet will be conducting a half day RTW Training Session specifically designed for Supervisors on Thursday 23rd September 2010.  A recent article published on the RTW Knowledge website looks at the effect of supervisor training on reducing workplace injuries and getting people back to work.  It found that providing simple training for supervisors will help prevent injuries and improve the workplace.  To view the article please click here.  If you would like to make a booking for the Supervisor Training Session or would like further information, please contact Tersea Coffey, Business and Training Development Manager on 03 9329 3898 or teresacoffey@nabenet.com.au.

Please click here to view the Supervisor RTW Training flyer.

Douglas LPT and Nabenet are presenting a full day training session in Geelong (Wednesday 25 August 2010) and Ballarat (Tuesday 7 September 2010).  The day will be split into two parts, titled “Employers Guide to the dramatic amendments to the Accident Compensation Act” and “Harmonisation and business change – making OHS profitable”.  Presenters include Andrew Douglas, Managing Director of Douglas LPT, Andrew Paice, Director of Nabenet, Dr. David Borys, University of Ballarat and Gary Rowe, CEO and founder of Safety Action.  Please click below to download the event flyer and booking form.

Geelong Flyer/Booking Form

Ballarat Flyer/Booking Form

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.

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.

The Victorian Parliament has passed the Accident Compensation Amendment Bill 2009.  The Bill contains reforms to the Accident Compensation Act 1985 and associated legislation.  There will be some major changes taking effect as of 5 April 2010 and 1 July 2010 that will impact you as an employer.  For more information please click here.

Nabenet is able to help you implement these changes within your organisation with the following training sessions:

• Andrew Douglas, Director of Douglas LPT and Andrew Paice, Director of Nabenet will be holding a training day on Monday 3 May 2010 in Melbourne.  By attending this training day, you will be equipped with the necessary resources to better manage Workers’ Compensation.  For more information please click here or contact Jessica Rose (03 9329 3898).

• Nabenet also provide Advanced RTW and Claims Management sessions that incorporate the legislative changes and how to implement these practical changes within your organisation.  The next session is scheduled in Geelong on 6/7 May 2010 and a Melbourne session is scheduled on 27/28 May 2010.  For more information or to book your place please contact Teresa Coffey (03 9329 3898).