Nabenet - Integrated Workplace Health Services

ARPA Victoria Excellence in Workplace Rehabilitation Awards Night

nabenet — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 05:18:13 +0000

2011 saw the inaugural ARPA Victoria Excellence in Workplace Rehabilitation Awards night. The evening recognised the talents and achievements of professionals in Workplace Rehabilitation who are committed to success in all aspects of service provision through return to work outcomes and injury management in Victoria. Nabenet congratulates the members of our team who were finalists on the night. For photo’s of the event, click here.

WorkSafe Victoria Awards – Occupational Rehabilitation Provider Achievement

nabenet — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 03:01:21 +0000

Nabenet was thrilled to be a finalist in the 2011 WorkSafe Awards in the Category Occupational Rehabilitation Provider Achievement. A one minute video was made as part of the Awards process. Click here to view the Nabenet video. Or go to the Awards Website to view all Award categories and finalists.

RTW Matters Webinar – the difficult case that requires integration with claims management

nabenet — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 04:57:58 +0000

Andrew Paice, Director at Nabenet, presented on a RTW Webinar titled The difficult case that requires integration with claims management. The webinar was a great success and well worth watching. To view the webinar please click here.

WorkSafe Week 2011

nabenet — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 04:28:21 +0000

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 announced as a finalist in the 2011 WorkSafe Awards

nabenet — Tue, 06 Sep 2011 22:09:33 +0000

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 an employer are you confident that you meet your legislative requirements regarding return to work?

nabenet — Wed, 10 Aug 2011 06:39:27 +0000

Nabenet’s Return to Work Management System provides practical tools that will assist you manage an injured worker’s return to work utilising best practice principles. All information complies with recent legislative changes.

Nabenet will work with you to tailor the following:

specific information pack for injured workers
toolkit for supervisors and managers regarding how to best manage an injured worker’s return to work / stay at work program
toolkit for Return to Work Coordinators that includes the tools and resources you need to meet your legislative requirements

The above information will also include strategies for how to enhance your communication with an injured worker and how to effectively involve treating practitioners in the return to work process.

For further information please contact Amanda Ide on 03 9981 9888.

Nabenet a TAC Vocational Rehabilitation Provider

nabenet — Thu, 14 Jul 2011 05:11:57 +0000

Nabenet has successfully been appointed to the TAC Vocational Rehabilitation Provider panel for a period of three years.

The Nabenet team look forward to working with the TAC and its clients in assisting those injured in transport accidents return to work.

If you are an employer and have an employee with a TAC claim who requires return to work assistance, Nabenet can help. Nabenet may be able to recommend a TAC funded Employer Incentive Package, which is designed to ensure that the TAC client can work as safely and productively as possible, minimising any potential financial impact upon you and your business. This package can include:

Full and partial wage subsidies
A one off incentive payment (to assist with any administrative costs)
WorkCover indemnity to protect you in the event that the TAC client is injured during a TAC return to work program

Our independent Return to Work Specialists are able to coordinate and monitor the return to work for your employee. Call Laura Matthews on 03 9981 9888 for more information.

WorkCover Industry Classification (WIC) changes

nabenet — Fri, 15 Apr 2011 00:08:10 +0000

WorkSafe has announced changes to how industries are classified for the next premium year from 1 July 2011. All Victorian employers will receive updated information from their Agent in May 2011 regarding any classification changes.

Nabenet recommends that you read these documents closely and determine the impact these changes may have on your premium.

For more information on these changes, please click here.

Leading Teams at Nabenet

nabenet — Fri, 11 Mar 2011 00:10:24 +0000

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.

Whooping Cough (Pertussis) Vaccinations – available now!

nabenet — Thu, 10 Mar 2011 05:50:09 +0000

In the past two years, the incidence of pertussis in Victoria has increased dramatically, with 1,673 cases notified in 2008, 3,741 cases in 2009 and 6,736 cases in 2010. In 2010, 66 percent of cases were in adults.

Nabenet is able to provide pertussis vaccinations at your workplace now. Please click here for further details.