Joint Policy Statement on Healthy Active Workplaces
A joint policy statement between the State Government, Chamber of Commerce and Industry and UnionsWA was launched as part of 'be active wa' on the 1 September. This policy statement will provide a vision and framework to work towards achieving a healthier, more active workforce in Western Australia. This policy statement will reinforce the State Government's commitment to Healthy Active Workplaces and to working together with peak industry bodies to help facilitate the uptake of workplace health and wellbeing programs.
To receive a copy of the policy statement email Tahlia Maslin.
Workplace Physical Activity and Health Resource Kit and Online Questionnaire
The Workplace Physical Activity and Health Resource Kit and Online Health and Wellbeing questionnaire are available now. The resource kit may be used as a planning guide with information for setting up a simple, or more detailed program, including program design, implementation and evaluation.
To help you establish a baseline of the health and wellbeing of your workforce, the online survey allows the collection of your employees' health behaviours to create a non-identifiable overall picutre of the health and wellbeing of your workforce, and suggestions on how to make improvements.
The survey also provides individual feedback and advice to employees who complete the survey.
To order the resource kit or download the survey, visit the Healthy Active Workplaces section on the Department of Sport and Recreation website.
The Cost of Workplace Stress in Australia
Medibank Private has released a number of reports that are useful when making a business case to management to implement a health and wellbeing program. These reports include: Sick at Work - In 2005-06, the cost of presenteeism to the Australian economy was estimated to be $25.7 billion.
The Cost of Workplace Stress in Australia - Stress in the workplace is a growing concern for employees and employers in Australia. Figures show that while compensation claims made by Australian employees fell significantly between 1996 and 2004, the number of stress related claims almost doubled.
The Health of Australia's Workforce - Poor employee health and absenteeism is costing Australian business $7 billion annually.
Training Workshops - Resource Kit and Online Questionnaire
Training workshops will be held over the coming months on how to use the Workplace Physical Activity Resource Kit and Online Questionnaire. These sessions will be held in Perth and across a number of regional centres. The first training session is scheduled to be held in Perth.
Date: 22 September, 2009
Time: 9.30am - 11.30am
Venue: Department of Sport and Recreation
246 Vincent St. Leederville
Future sessions in regional areas will be announced shortly.
To register your attendance, please email Tahlia Maslin or phone (08) 9492 9776.
Calling all regional workplaces!
Are you a regional workplace that is currently implementing a health and wellbeing program?
Are you a regional workplace that is wanting to implement a health and wellbeing program?
The Healthy Active Workplaces initiative wants to get more regional workplaces involved in making WA the healthiest state to work in!
Contact the Healthy Active Workplaces project officer at the Department of Sport and Recreation to register your interest in having a workplace health workshop conducted in your area, or feel free to provide some suggestions or ideas of what you would like to see happen in your area. Email Tahlia Maslin or phone (08) 9492 9766.
New BHF Health at Work Website
