Work Health News

Health and Wellbeing Coordinator training - 12 Jan 2012

Comcare is running informative and practical two-day training programs aimed at providing knowledge and skills to implement effective and comprehensive workplace health and wellbeing programs.

Comcare submission to inquiry into mental health and workforce participation - 12 Jan 2012

Comcare has provided a Submission to the House Standing Committee on Education and Employment Inquiry into Mental Health and Workforce Participation.

Centre of Excellence in Mental Health and Wellbeing at Work - 01 Sep 2011

Comcare has established a Centre of Excellence in Mental Health and Wellbeing at Work which encompasses an Advisory Group. The Centre brings together the best thinking, research, practice and ideas, to prevent psychological injury, enhance organisational resilience, and of course improve outcomes for injured workers.

Work ability - 25 Aug 2011

Work ability recognises that the optimal wellbeing and productivity is achieved when there is a balance between the health, motivations and competence of individual workers and the work environment.

Sedentary work pilot - 25 Aug 2011

Sedentary work practices have been linked to increased risk of cardiovascular disease and diabetes.