Healthy Communities - Healthy Workplaces
What is Healthy Workplaces
A workplace that promotes the health and wellbeing of staff also creates a positive and productive setting where people want to come to work.
What we do
We support local workplaces to achieve better health and wellbeing outcomes for their staff.
Why we do it
Staff spend up to a third of their time at work. Healthy workplaces and healthy staff are great for business, the local economy and a thriving community. Benefits of healthy staff include less staff injuries and illness, increased staff retention and improved productivity.
How we do it
Direct, tailored support to develop workplace health programs
Barwon health can provide workplaces with FREE one-on-one support to help you with:
- Building a case to get your leaders invested in staff wellbeing
- Creating a health and wellbeing mission statement or policy
- Establishing a wellbeing working group or forum
- Identifying the health and wellbeing needs of your staff
- Developing a health and wellbeing plan tailored to your staff and organisation
- Measuring the success of your wellbeing program
- Providing opportunities to network and learn from others
- Connecting you with health and wellbeing experts
If you would like tailored support to develop your health and wellbeing program, contact the Workplace Health team to find out more.
Support we can provide
Workplace Health Network
The Workplace Health Network provides opportunity for those involved in health and wellbeing initiatives to share knowledge and collaborate. The network is always open to new members from local workplaces.
Here is the Workplace Network purpose.
If you would like to join the network, please email the This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Workplace Health eNewsletter
The Workplace Heath eNewsletter spotlights wellbeing topics, highlights local events, and provides tips and resources that supports local workplaces to achieve better health and wellbeing outcomes for their staff.
Subscribe to the Workplace Health eNewsletter here.
Events
Barwon Health partners with local businesses to deliver events on key Workplace Health topics. These events support you to learn more about how you can create workplace health initiatives that are meaningful to your staff and workplace. They are also a great opportunity to network with other businesses in Geelong region.
Spring into Action Geelong 2023
Over October 2023, Geelong workers were encouraged to boost their physical activity by taking up a promotional offer through the Spring into Action campaign. From uplifting fitness workshops, fun-filled hikes, to relaxing yoga classes, workers were able to pick from a range of fun come-and-try activities available through local providers.
Read the Spring into Action 2023 summary report:
For more information about the initiative, contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Partnership
We are working with other agencies to increase the health and wellbeing of local workers.
Cobram Estate Olives Hosts Staff Workshop to Boost Physical Activity
The Barwon Health Healthy Communities Unit and Active Geelong partnered with Cobram Estate Olives to carry out a staff workshop to increase physical activity and reduce sedentary behaviour of staff.
We used a Group Model Building approach, consulting with staff to inform the development a new health and wellbeing program for workers at their Lara site.
The consultation engaged workers to design solutions to address barriers to being active, creating a list of prioritised actions for the workplace to consider in their health and wellbeing plan. 100% of participants agreed the topic of the consultation was relevant, and 73% reported an interest in being involved in developing future wellbeing initiatives at Cobram Estate Olives.
The process created a heightened awareness among staff about how active they are at work and new and creative ways to increase their activity levels.
See the full report here.
The Healthy Workplace Achievement Program
Barwon Health is the lead agency for the Cancer Council Healthy Workplaces Achievement Program.
The Achievement Program is a free, evidence-based health and wellbeing program that will help your workplace create an environment that promotes health and healthy behaviours.
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Last Modified: Thursday, 28 March 2024