WorkSafe Results
WorkSafe have announced a $654 million profit from insurance operations in 2009/2010. The scheme is again 100% fully funded. For more information please click here.
Advanced RTW Coordinator Training
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 [...]
The Association between Health Risk Change and Presenteeism Change
An article published in the Journal of Occupational & Environmental Medicine in 2006 discusses a study by Burton et al. This study investigates whether changes in health risks are associated with same-direction changes in presenteeism. The study found that positive and negative changes in health risks are associated with same-direction changes in presenteeism, thus reinforcing [...]
Supervisor RTW Training by Nabenet
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 [...]
7 ways to reduce your portion size
As portion sizes grow over time, so do people’s waistlines. Following are seven ways which you can reduce your portion size. 1. It takes about 10 minutes for your stomach to signal to your brain that it is full, so wait 10 minutes before having a second helping. 2. Serve the right portion of food [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
