Spotlight on Spring

Spring is in the air! And the time is right to move. Walk to Work Day is on October 2nd but why do the walk on just one day? There's a whole range of health benefits that come from being more active, including better concentration, reduction of stress and better sleep patterns.
Sound good? Read on...>>

What's the Buzz?

Diabetes Buzz day is on September 18th, aiming to raise funds for diabetes awareness and research. Since over 3 million Australians have or are at risk of diabetes, it is important to be aware of the disease.

Especially since the chances of contracting the disease can be reduced with some changes to a high-risk lifestyle.
But what does this have to do with work >>

Target: Workplace Bullying

Bullying in the workplace can have serious effects on employee morale and can make employees feel upset, depressed and unsafe. WorkCover NSW has stated that
it is a serious occupational health and safety issue, leading to anxiety, depression and can even indirectly lead to physical injury.
But what can be done? >>

National Health Events

What's the Buzz indeed! Diabetes Buzz Day is coming up on the 18th of September, followed by Walk to Work Day on the 2nd of October. Then we have Mental Health Week and Nutrition week later on in October, followed of course, by Movember.
Here's a list of dates and links >>

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Did You Know:
The average person takes 9,000 steps each day. In a lifetime that is 3.5 trips around the Earth.