Work Healthy Australia

06/10/2026

As Safe Work Month kicks off this October, we're sharing one focus area per week.

This week, we're focusing on: Detect.

Most workplace injuries don't start on the day they're reported. They start weeks, sometimes months earlier — a shoulder that's slightly stiffer, a shift in how someone lifts, fatigue that doesn't quite go away.

By the time it shows up in your injury data, you're looking at the outcome, not the cause.

Swipe for four ways to detect risk earlier. ➡️

When did your workplace last look at movement risk, rather than injury numbers? Tell us in the comments.

21/09/2026

Last week, Work Healthy Australia presented at the Comcare National Conference 2026 in Canberra.

Our Head of Client Relations, Tennille Cilia, explored what it really means to integrate physical injury and psychosocial risk management — and why the two can’t be treated in isolation.

A few key takeaways:

📊 1 in 3 workers with a long-duration physical injury will develop signs of secondary psychological injury (Monash University for Safe Work Australia).
📊 Improving job satisfaction is associated with 69% fewer work-related back disorders, while improving worker control is associated with 84% fewer wrist disorders.
📝 The first five minutes after an injury is reported sets the tone for the recovery journey. To the injured worker, the supervisor represents the workplace.

Recovery starts with the first conversation. Changing the narrative can change the prognosis.

Thank you to Comcare for the opportunity to contribute to such an important national conversation.

01/09/2026

Not sure what to do for Safe Work Month? 👷

We've pulled together practical ideas that HR and WHS teams can implement this October — from PPE reviews and toolbox talks to psychosocial wellbeing initiatives and stretch programs.

Read the full article for inspiration and ideas to help make Safe Work Month meaningful for your workforce: https://ap1.hubs.ly/H01k1Q10

23 practical ideas to help your workplace get involved in Safe Work Month — from PPE reviews and psychosocial wellbeing to stretch programs and floor walks.

27/08/2026

Safe Work Month starts this October. 🛠️

This year's national theme, "Safe Work Is For Life," is a reminder that safety isn't just about the here and now — it’s about protecting the long-term health, wellbeing and future of your people.

This October, Work Healthy Australia is offering a range of services to help organisations bring that theme to life — from musculoskeletal screening and task analysis to onsite activations and practical workshops.

Looking for ideas for October? Take a look at what you could do this Safe Work Month and start planning today: https://ap1.hubs.ly/H01k1Kd0

17/08/2026

"If I report, I get support." The four words that can define a genuine safety culture. 🎯

During our recent webinar, Building a Culture of Safety & Injury Prevention in the Workplace, Keith Govias, Workplace Safety & Risk Principal at EML Group, shared valuable insights into what effective early intervention looks like in practice.

From creating a culture where workers feel confident reporting issues to taking action before a niggle becomes an injury, early intervention starts with making support accessible.

Read the key takeaways or watch the full webinar recording here: https://ap1.hubs.ly/H01hF9q0

13/08/2026

Work Healthy Australia recently presented and facilitated interactive activation stations at the MINTRAC Industry Connect event!

Max Cohrssen, our VIC Operations Manager and onsite allied health clinician, shared insights on managing both physical injury and the psychological barriers to recovery, while our team brought the discussion to life through three hands-on activations covering 3D Functional Screening, Workplace Pain Education, and Work Conditioning.

Attendees gained practical strategies and tools they could take straight back to their workplaces to support injury prevention and sustainable recovery.

A big thank you to MINTRAC for having us!

29/07/2026

Last weekend, the Work Healthy Australia team came together to celebrate an incredible year.

From recognising our values award winners and high performers, to hearing from Paralympic Triathlete Liam Twomey on resilience and what's possible when you back yourself — it was a weekend that reminded us why we do what we do while honouring the year's achievements.

As we head into the new year with exciting initiatives on the horizon, we're grateful for every person who makes Work Healthy Australia what it is.

Here are highlights from our Staff Weekend.

03/07/2026

Zero lost-time injuries doesn't mean zero pain. At times, it can just mean workers are carrying it silently.

Ahead of National Pain Week (26–31 July), it's worth asking: does your culture encourage workers to speak up — or push through?

The 2025 National Pain Report found 7 in 10 Australians feel ignored when it comes to their pain. In the workplace, that silence is where minor injuries can escalate.

Earlier conversations lead to better outcomes. It really is that simple.

Read our latest article on practical strategies for supporting your workers: https://ap1.hubs.ly/H012xRP0

Learn practical strategies to manage workplace pain, reduce psychosocial risk, improve recovery outcomes, and support workers during National Pain Week.

30/06/2026

We're welcoming Keith Govias Workplace Safety & Risk Principal at EML Group to our panel on Building a Culture of Safety and Injury Prevention in the Workplace.

Keith is a Master's-qualified WHS and workers' compensation specialist who has advised regulatory panels on mental health policy — and he has the results to back it up.

As an industry award winner (National Retail Association & VERO RM Advancer), Keith has successfully implemented early intervention strategies that have reduced claims volumes and premium costs across some of Australia's most recognised brands.

If you want to know what a proactive injury prevention strategy actually looks like in practice and what it can do for your bottom line, then Keith's perspective is one you don't want to miss. Join us on 21 July to hear it firsthand.

📅 Tuesday, 21 July | ⏰ 1:00 pm AEST

👉 Register here: https://ap1.hubs.ly/H011T--0

26/06/2026

There is zero room for complacency when it comes to workplace safety. 🚨

While most organisations focus on responding to injuries after they occur, the best ones act before they happen — using real-time data, targeted early intervention, and proactive workforce health strategies to prevent injuries before they become claims.

Join us on Tuesday, 21 July at 1:00 pm AEST for a free expert panel discussion on building a genuine culture of safety and injury prevention in the workplace.

What you'll learn:
✅ What effective early intervention actually looks like — and when to step in
✅ How to identify physical and psychosocial risk before injuries occur
✅ Practical strategies to support workers without compromising productivity
✅ How to prepare and condition workers for physically demanding roles
✅ The metrics that matter when it comes to injury prevention

Free to attend · 45 minutes · Online via Zoom

👉 Register here: https://ap1.hubs.ly/y0_cH60