500 grams pasta shells (cooked)

150 grams snow peas (blanched)

250 grams cherry tomatoes (cut in half)

1 x 425 gram can of tuna in springwater (drained)

Poppy Seed Dressing

1/2 cup natural reduced fat yoghurt

1 tablespoon lemon juice

1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary leaves

1 teaspoon dried basil

1 teaspoon dried mustard powder

1/2 teaspoon poppy seeds

1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

Method

1.  Combine pasta, snow peas, tomatoes and tuna in a large serving bowl.

2.  Place dressing ingredients in a screw top jar and shake until well combined.

3.  Pour over salad and toss.

Tip – for a change, use diced skin-free chicken instead of tuna.

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Ingredients

3 chicken breasts

2 stalks of celery (cut in half)

4 garlic cloves

2 cups of carrot

1 medium onion in half

1 tsp of olive oil

1 jalapeno chilli (seeded and diced)

1 tbs of dried oregano

700 grams of potatoes (cut into bite sized pieces)

3 medium Roma tomatoes

salt and pepper to taste

Method:

1.  Put chicken, celery, 2 garlic cloves and half the onion into a large pot.

2.  Fill pot with cold water, 4cm above the ingredients and place over high heat.  When water boils, cover and reduce heat.  Simmer for 1 hour.

3.  Set the chicken aside to cool and discard vegetables.  Strain broth into a large bowl, skim fat from top and set aside.

4.  Put oil, chilli, oregano, the remaining garlic cloves (minced) and onion (chopped) into a larger pot.  Cook over medium heat for 5 minutes or until vegetables are soft.

5.  Turn heat to high.  Add broth, potatoes and remaining carrots.  When broth boils, reduce heat to medium.  Cook until potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes.

6.  Remove skin and bones from chicken.  Shred into bite-size pieces.  Add chicken, tomatoes, salt and pepper to soup.  Cook until hot and serve immediately.

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Return to work planning in light of the legislative changes

-  Purpose of legislative changes

-  An outline of the sections that directly impact RTW

-  Practical examples of how to demonstrate compliance

The importance of early intervention in managing stress claims

-  Common signs of workplace stress, anxiety and depression

-  Common factors leading to stress, anxiety and depression

-  The role of the manager in supporting employees

Bottom line benefits of a healthy workforce

-  Why employee health is a focus for organisations

-  How to effectively implement WorkHealth Checks and workplace health programs

-  What the research says on health and wellbeing programs ROI

Following the overwhelmingly positive feedback, it is likely this event will be an ongoing feature of the GOH&SN calendar.

For more information on the topics discussed please contact Jeremy Rae (Business Development Manager) on 03 9329 3898 / jeremyrae@nabenet.com.au.

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.