WorkHealth Data – Regional versus Metropolitan Melbourne workers
Please click hereto view a feature on the WorkHealth Initiative which aired as part of the Channel 7 News Broadcast in July 2010. This feature highlighted the differences between the results of regional workers compared to those based in Metropolitan Melbourne. As an Endorsed Service Provider for WorkHealth, Nabenet Health witnesses the evidence supporting these [...]
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Posted on Thursday, July 29th, 2010 in Health & Wellbeing
Pasta salad with yoghurt poppy seed dressing
Ingredients 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 [...]
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Posted on Wednesday, July 14th, 2010 in Health & Wellbeing
Workers’ Compensation and OHS Training Day – Early Bird Special now available
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 [...]
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Posted on Monday, July 12th, 2010 in Injury Management, Legislation, Training Services
Men’s health failing
An article published in the Herald Sun on 5 July 2010 discusses the results of an analysis of 100,000 new Victorian WorkHealth Checks. This analysis has found almost 50 percent of male workers are at high risk of type 2 diabetes or cardiovascular disease compared with 32 percent of women. The article highlights other concerning [...]
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Posted on Tuesday, July 6th, 2010 in Health & Wellbeing, Injury Management
Emma Gee
As a part of their New Employer Services program, Nabenet offers workers the opportunity to attend a motivational session conducted by Emma Gee. Emma, a qualified Occupational Therapist, suffered a stroke in her 20′s. Emma now shares her experiences with others as a presenter. During her informative sessions at Nabenet, Emma discusses with workers the [...]
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Posted on Tuesday, July 6th, 2010 in Injury Management
The Institute for Health and Productivity Management Congress 2010
The Institute for Health and Productivity Management is holding its annual Congress at The Sofitel Melbourne on Collins on the 9 and 10 August 2010. This event is supported by The Health and Productivity Institute of Australia (HAPIA), which Nabenet Health is a member of. The theme for this year’s congress is “Health – New [...]
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Posted on Tuesday, June 22nd, 2010 in Health & Wellbeing
Victoria University Case Study
Nabenet Health has performed over 2,800 WorkHealth Checks at Victoria University for their staff and students across several of their campuses. Victoria University is a leading employer in regards to offering their staff health and wellbeing services in the workplace. As a research-based organisation, Victoria University is well aware of the evidence that shows there [...]
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Posted on Monday, June 21st, 2010 in Health & Wellbeing
The Ultimate Flu-Busting Chicken Soup Recipe
Research from the University of Nebraska USA has found that homemade chicken soup really does make sick people feel better. It reduces congestion and inflammation by limiting movement of white blood cells that produce infection-related mucus. Ingredients 3 chicken breasts 2 stalks of celery (cut in half) 4 garlic cloves 2 cups of carrot 1 [...]
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Posted on Wednesday, June 16th, 2010 in Health & Wellbeing
Nabenet and Gippsland OH&S Network Morning Tea
On the 1st June 2010 Nabenet hosted the inaugural GOH&SN morning tea in Morwell. This was a fantastic networking and education opportunity for all GOH&SN members, with three expert speakers from Nabenet delivering insights on: Return to work planning in light of the legislative changes - Purpose of legislative changes - An outline of the [...]
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Posted on Wednesday, June 16th, 2010 in Health & Wellbeing, Injury Management, Legislation
WorkSafe Accredited Return to Work Coordinator Training
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. [...]
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Posted on Friday, May 28th, 2010 in Legislation, Training Services