WorkActive

23/12/2022

Whether you have a short break or an extended vacation, we hope you can find time to rest and recharge over the summer holidays.

Our team will be here to support you throughout with any pre employment, early intervention and return to work needs, and our office will only be closed on public holidays.

We look forward to working together in the new year and wish you all the best for a healthy, safe & prosperous 2023!

19/11/2022

Did you know that a lack of good mates is more dangerous to your health than smoking 15 ci******es daily!? This year’s campaign highlights the significant impact of mateship on men’s health and well-being.

According to the Australian Men's Health Forum:

• 1 in 4 (22.9%) have no one to share their private worries and fears with
• 1 in 4 (25%) have no one outside of immediate family they can rely on
• 1 in 4 (25.3%) report poor social networks
• 1 in 3 (36%) experience periods of loneliness
• 3 in 5 (61%) have lost contact with more mates than they would like

Men with good mates live longer on average than men with no mates!

The practical and emotional support, sound advice, enjoyment, understanding, and noticing we derive from our social connections help to prevent multiple health issues, including:

• Heart disease
• Obesity
• Depression & Anxiety
• Sleep problems
• Drug and Alcohol abuse
• Suicidality

We hope you will be encouraged to prioritise and – whether you’re catching up with old mates, meeting new mates or strengthening existing bonds!

Connecting with your mates is a prescription for boosting everyone’s well-being!

If you would like to learn more, check out the terrific resources from AMHF here:

https://www.amhf.org.au/mateship_toolkit_2022

10/10/2022

It’s – an excellent opportunity to highlight mental health as an essential component of workplace health and safety!

We are sharing the latest resources from Safe Work Australia around managing psychosocial hazards at work, helping to understand responsibilities, identifying hazards and managing risks:

🔗 https://www.safeworkaustralia.gov.au/national-safe-work-month/nswm-in-focus/week-2

If you would like to make sure you are doing your best to promote psychological and physical health and prevent injury in your business, reach out to the Workactive team today!
📱 1300 196 752
🌐 https://www.workactive.com.au/

07/10/2022

This , we are sharing information from Mental Health Australiatralia to help develop mindful habits around mental health. It's a big month for mental health campaigns - October is and takes place on 10/10!

One easy, practical way to get involved is to sign up for daily email tips and learn about 26 different practices that boost mental well-being through the link below:

🔗 https://lookafteryourmentalhealthaustralia.org.au/mindful-habits-for-mental-health/participate-in-the-campaign/

Starting with Awareness, Belonging, and Connection, you’ll receive info and activities regarding various topics to find strategies that work for you and create healthy habits for your mental well-being.

We hope you enjoy this focus on you! 🤗

22/09/2022

Today is World Car Free Day, and we thought it was the perfect time to share some recent news around optimal daily step count! 👣 Two large studies published in JAMA have found that hitting 10,000 steps is ideal and was associated with the greatest reduction in risk of dementia, heart disease, cancer, and death.

However, participants who moved for only 30 minutes a day but at a fast walking pace demonstrated similar health benefits to the group that reached 10,000 steps per day – suggesting that the intensity of our physical activity may be more important than sheer volume.

If you are wondering about the minimum amount of steps to show health benefits, 3,800 steps were associated with a 25% decrease in dementia risk. And with each 2,000-step increment above, there was an 8-11% drop in cardiovascular and cancer disease risk.

Some days it can be a real challenge to achieve 10,000 steps! While regular physical activity is vital, it’s encouraging to know that picking up the pace when we are time-poor can significantly impact our health.

For more details, check out the complete article in the Sydney Morning Herald:
https://www.smh.com.au/lifestyle/health-and-wellness/doing-10-000-steps-a-day-is-good-but-study-shows-walking-fast-is-better-20220912-p5bhfu.html

New studies show the 10,000 steps a day figure is a good target, but walking fast can have the same benefit in fewer steps.

08/09/2022

We like this video from the team at R U OK Day encouraging us to take the plunge as amateurs and start meaningful conversations about life’s ups and downs. 💛🖤

Research shows that 4 out of 10 Australians believe asking ‘are you OK’ is best left to the experts. However, regular check-ins and genuine chats with our friends, family and colleagues can provide a terrific opportunity to reach out for support long before people are in crisis.

And we should never underestimate the value of being a good listener and helping someone we care about feel heard and understood. 🤗

If you would like to brush up on your skills, review the R U OK? framework and even role-play different scenarios – visit the campaign website for an abundance of valuable resources:

🔗 https://lnkd.in/fCGiz5p

05/09/2022

Today is the first day of , and one of the key messages is ‘better late than never’ when it comes to routine health checks! ☑️🩺

According to the 2022 Jean Hailes National Women’s Health Survey, many of our regular, preventative appointments have taken a backseat to COVID over the last couple of years:

· Nearly one in three women have not visited their dentist in the past 12 months
· One in five women has missed a health check with their GP
· And cancer screenings have also been impacted

We encourage you to take advantage of the handy resource attached, catch up on your recommended health checks, and do your best to prioritise your health and well-being beyond COVID. 💜🧡

There’s still time to sign up and receive daily campaign resources in your inbox. Check out the link below to subscribe and explore an abundance of helpful resources and ways to get involved:

🔗 https://www.womenshealthweek.com.au/the-week/monday/

Jean Hailes for Women's Health

02/09/2022

One of the silver linings for our team during COVID has been the opportunity to work with an incredible mix of businesses and new clients. It’s especially fun to see the success of productions we’ve supported behind the scenes with COVID testing – the latest of which is After the Verdict, now playing on Channel Nine! 🎬📺

It has been rewarding to help our clients continue to deliver entertainment, projects, goods, and services while preserving health and safety throughout the pandemic. We have thoroughly enjoyed working with our clients across diverse industries – including transport and logistics, retail, food manufacturing, packaging, sports, professional services, film and the arts, labour hire and more!

If you require a COVID testing solution or a supply of Rapid Antigen Tests for your business, reach out to our team at 1300 196 752 or visit us online:

🔗 https://www.workactive.com.au/product-category/rapid-antigen/

31/08/2022

This , we are sharing a few highlights from 2022! Our team had so much fun together from start to finish, joining forces with Labourpower to support SCHF! 🏃🏻‍♀️🏃🏽

It was a brilliant day and fantastic to experience the energy of 60,000+ Sydneysiders for the first live race since 2019.

A big congratulations to our friends at Labourpower for raising over $20k and for raising over $533k for sick and injured kids! 🙌 We are happy that we could play a small part in this tremendous effort.

If you want to donate and help us go , it’s not too late. Fundraising continues for another four weeks through the link below:

🔗 https://city2surf22.grassrootz.com/schf/labourpower

Thanks to everyone who has contributed! 🤗

12/08/2022

Did you know that ~60% of tradies often have aches and pains due to their job and are overrepresented in workplace injury statistics?

The best way to prevent major injuries is to alleviate minor aches and pains early. And when your body is one of your primary work tools, it’s critical to take good care of and protect your equipment – you!

August is Tradies National Health Month, and this year’s campaign encourages tradies to share the load and add a physio to your toolkit. Your physio is the perfect resource when you are feeling the early signs of an issue or would like help to improve your fitness, flexibility, or strength at work.

At Workactive, we encourage our clients (onsite and at home) to “do the three to stay injury free”. Warming up with a simple routine – including a chest stretch, back bend, and wrist stretch – is a great way to start developing healthy stretching habits.

If you want to learn more about how we can help promote health and prevent injury in your workplace, reach out to our team at www.workactive.com.au or 1300 196 752!




Source/additional info: https://choose.physio/tradieshealth

31/07/2022

As Dry July ends, we are sharing tips to help reduce alcohol intake in case that is a pillar of your health and well-being you would like to improve. 💡🍷

Enjoying a social drink is often considered part of Australian culture. And during the pandemic, many found our drinking habits changed, and consumption increased – as a response to stress or more free time, depending on demographics.

However, overindulging increases your risk of developing an alcohol-related injury or disease. While common benefits of cutting back include:

• More energy
• Clarity of mind
• Weight loss
• Better sleep
• Healthier skin
• Sense of achievement

Is it time to rethink how much you drink? Check out our tips to help moderate consumption, stay within the recommended guidelines, reduce your risk of harm, and improve your well-being. 🤗

If you want to influence and safeguard the long-term health of your workforce and business on a broader scale, connect with our team about our range of employee wellness programs, including healthy coping and relationships with alcohol.

www.workactive.com.au
1300 196 752

Sources:
https://www.dryjuly.com/
https://adf.org.au/insights/what-is-a-standard-drink/

22/07/2022

is fast approaching (August 14th), and we are excited to be three weeks out! This , we are sharing tips to help you taper your workouts and be at your best on race day! It’s time to reduce your intensity, eat some carbs, sleep and hydrate!

Check out our latest blog for tips from our resident personal trainer, Ken!

https://www.workactive.com.au/city2surf-training-tips-three-weeks-to-go/

With three weeks to go until City2Surf 2022, we are happy to share part two of our training tips from Ken, our resident personal trainer!