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workplace:
Thinking laterally about the
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Local Government Workcover Injury Claims Data
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Health An Australia Wide
Issue
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Why is health my problem?
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The Health of Australians
Musculoskeletal 1 in 4
Mental Health 1 in 5
Cardiovascular >1 in 5
Disease
Chronic Kidney 1 in 10
Disease
1 in 10
Diabetes
Alcohol 1 in 5
Smoking 12.8%
>50% not meeting
Nutrition
guidelines
activity >60% inactive
Physical
Sun
15-24 y.o at risk group
exposure
Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW)
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Preventable Biomedical Risk Factors
Hypertensi 1 in 3
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2 in 3 adults
Obesity 1 in 4 children
Casa.gov,
au
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Health why its your issue
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Impact of Health in the Workplace
AIHW 2010
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Chronic Disease and Impact on workplaces
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The Workplace ROI
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Australian Case Studies (Comcare & HAPIA)
Heart Foundation
- 33 per cent decline in absenteeism
- 5% decline in voluntary turnover
- 42% of workers report being more physically active
- 79% report improvement in their health
Tomago Aluminium
- Lost 4.5 kilos (up to 20kg)
- Lost on average six centimetres waist girth
- Improved resting heart rate
- Reduced blood pressure.
Boral Australia
- Bwell program
- ROI approximately 4 to 1
- significant drop in all major health risk factors
- The number of employees exhibiting 3 or more risk factors has dropped by 37%
QLD Govt Public Works
- After 5 years= ROI of $9 for every dollar spent through three interventions (blood
pressure, cholesterol and glucose screening).
- 27% reduction in Work Cover premiums, and reduction in sickness-related absenteeism.
Smoking
Quitting at any age adds years to your employees life.
- Quit at 30 and add another 10 years.
- Quit at 50 and halve the risk of smoking related death
Increased productivity: reduce sick days related to respiratory illness and
reduced time in smoking breaks (5-30min in unofficial smoking breaks per
day= $$$$ )
Decrease early retirement of skilled workers due to ill-health
Lower cleaning and maintenance costs
Enhanced corporate image
Healthy eating
There is a correlation between a balanced diet and being more productive at
work. With reports of 1-2% increase in productivity exhibited following
targeted health programs.
Mental health
Every $1 invested in mental health returns $2.30
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Solutions lateral thinking
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Private Health Insurance as a
resource for good health
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The changing role of Private Health
Insurance
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GMHBA Health Insurance - at the heart of healthy communities
Our Mission
Supporting the health of our
communities for generations
Our Vision
Australias leading regionally based
health fund most recommended by
our communities for the
contribution that we make to their
health and wellbeing.
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GMHBA The future
Demand for healthcare is clear and growing:
- Ageing population
- Increased focus on health
- Increased preventable - non communicable diseases
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GMHBA disease prevention and management programs
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MAV Local Government Employee Health Plan
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I want more ideas.
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Resources Mental Health
Heads Up - access to free tools and resources for a mentally healthy
workplace - headsup.org.au
Mindspot - free telephone and online service for persons with
symptoms of anxiety or depression - mindspot.org.au
Beyond Blue - beyondblue.org.au
Sane Australia - online and free call service, providing information,
support and referral to people concerned by Mental Illness sane.org
Black Dog Institute blackdoginstitute.org.au
Mind Health Connect - mindhealthconnect.org.au
MyCompass - is an interactive self-help service that aims to promote
resilience and wellbeing for all Australians. mycompass.org.au
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Resources Smoking
Quit - quit.org.au/
Lung Foundation - Lung Foundation Australia supports all aspects
of lung health from asthma to cancer to COPD. -
lungfoundation.com.au
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Resources Alcohol
Dry July - is a fundraiser that challenges you to go booze-free for a
month to support adults living with cancer. It helps you get healthy
and clear your head while also raising funds for an important cause. -
https://au.dryjuly.com/
Australian Drug Foundation - the Australian Drug Foundation is
one of Australia's leading bodies committed to preventing alcohol
and other drug problems in communities around the nation. -
http://www.adf.org.au/
Turning Point- to provide leadership to the drug and alcohol field in
Victoria, Australia. - http://www.turningpoint.org.au/
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Resources - Healthy Eating
Shape Up Australia, Australian initiative to reduce waist measurements
and improve health and wellbeing - www.shapeup.gov.au
Live Lighter, LiveLighter (WA) aims to encourage Australian adults to lead
healthier lifestyles - https://livelighter.com.au
Rethink Sugary Drink, highlighting the amount of sugar in sweetened
beverages - http://www.rethinksugarydrink.org.au/
Food Cents, is an education program that helps families to achieve a
healthy diet and to save money on their grocery shop.-
http://www.foodcentsprogram.com.au/
The Parents Jury, online network of parents who are interested in
improving the food and physical activity environments of Australian children.
http://www.parentsjury.org.au/
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Resources - Physical Activity
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Resources - Other
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GMHBA practicing what we preach
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GMHBA Staff Health Initiatives
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Thank you!
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For More Information:
Yvette Denning
Health & Wellness Coordinator
GMHBA Health Insurance
52028860
yvettedenning@gmhba.com.au
John Toone
Channel Growth Manager
GMHBA Health Insurance
04082777
johntoone@gmhba.com.au
Ian McKenzie
Choosewell Corporate (previously Health Link Corporate)
Head of Corporate Partnerships
ian.mckenzie@choosewell.com.au
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