Articles
The goal of this blog is to provide useful information on every aspect of workplace health - from wellness and injury prevention through to rehabilitation and recovery at work.
The Health Benefits of Return to Work
In a recent article by the Royal Australasian College of Physicians on the role of GPs in realising the health benefits of work, I questioned just how many doctors believe this. The article suggests “return to work is not possible for everyone, but certifying time off work - particularly when absence is long term - can have significant side effects, including increased rates of overall mortality, poorer physical health and poorer mental health and psychological wellbeing” something Actevate continually endorses.
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From Steel Caps to Stilettos
Meet Kate Cordy-Hedge, an Exercise Physiologist who has joined out team. Kate has spent most of her career working in injury prevention within the construction industry, whilst she hasn’t hung up the steel caps just yet, she shares with us her journey to Actevate and how assisting injured workers in their recovery back to health is a passion.
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Taking Ergonomics to the Little Screen
Actevate has always been innovative in our industry, leading the way in improved case management and our preventative work. We have recently worked with Service NSW in taking office ergonomics to a whole new level.
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