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James Packer’s resignation a catalyst for mental health awareness

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March 22 2018

Yesterday morning, news of Australian business mogul James Packer’s resignation shocked the nation. The billionaire’s decision to relinquish his reign of the Crown Resorts kingdom – for the second time in a decade, this time...

Quality training means quality outcomes

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November 1 2017

‘Any attempt at resuscitation is better than no attempt’. The Australian Resuscitation Council’s motto is certainly true when examining cases of bystander assistance. In the instance of Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA), time is tissue: A reduction in survival...

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Beyond awareness: think ‘prevention’ in your workplace mental health strategy

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September 8 2017

According a report published by the National Mental Health Commission, mental health issues cost Australian businesses a staggering $11 billion dollars each year. But the cost doesn’t end there. From leave of absences that puts strain...

The golden rules of RTO recruitment

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August 4 2017

In an industry that runs on relationships, recruiting the right skills for the job is just the beginning. Our 30 years delivering face-to-face training has shown us that a great attitude and a real way with...

Why quality First Aid training is critical to any workplace health and safety strategy

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June 8 2017

In my 20 years of working with clients in just about every industry, from manufacturing, construction and industrial to health and government, a lot has changed in the way Australian businesses approach workplace safety. From improvements...

Australia, it’s time to take asthma seriously

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May 8 2017

As many as one in 10 Australian adults and one in nine children have asthma. As we grow older, asthma tends to lessen its grip on our lungs and on our day to day lives. So...

More than a ‘tick in the box’: First Aid matters

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May 4 2017

Having spent many years in customer service, account management and administrative roles, I can understand why some businesses are inclined to view First Aid training as a mere compliance obligation; a task to be marked...

First time first aiders

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April 13 2017

Every day, Australians from all walks of life are involved in incidents that require immediate intervention and urgent medical attention. And in the case of life-threatening injuries or illnesses, it’s those critical first few minutes...

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Managing compliance with a reliable Learning Management System

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March 16 2017

Murphy’s law dictates that whatever can go wrong, will. So you wear your seatbelt. You buy insurance. You book staff training well in advance. And you manage your business’ compliance via a reliable Learning Management System....

Premium Health’s Summer Health and Safety Series: Part 3

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February 15 2017

Christmas time has come and gone but the hot weather just keeps rolling in, and with it comes a set of seasonal health and safety risks that sees Australians from all walks of life reaching...

Premium Health’s Summer Health and Safety Series: Part 2

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January 16 2017

After a busy year of school, work and everything in-between, there’s nothing quite like a long, lazy Australian summer to lift our spirits and calm our minds. But for Phillipa Wilson, Premium Health Managing Director...

Premium Health’s Summer Health and Safety Series: Part 1

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December 15 2016

'Tis The Season!' As the mercury soars so too does our nation’s injury and illness rate. From sunburn and snake bites to heat exhaustion and heat stroke, our long hot Australian summers are jam-packed with injuries and...

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Demystifying Defibrillators

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November 14 2016

You’ve seen them hanging around in shopping centres, community clubs or maybe even at the gym. But what are they, and who are they for? Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) are potentially life-saving devices that deliver...

Mental Health Matters

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September 29 2016

At any given moment, 1 in 5 employees are likely to be experiencing a mental health condition, resulting in a staggering 6 billion working days – and up to $10.9 billion – lost to Australian...

It’s time we asked: ‘R U OK?’

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September 6 2016

We Aussies pride ourselves on our strong work ethic and ‘she’ll be right’ attitude. But research by Beyond Blue shows that our national bravado could be bringing us down — and holding us back. As...

The real cost of workplace injuries

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July 29 2016

According to a survey by the Australian Bureau of Statistics, 58 out of every 1000 workers experienced an injury or illness in the workplace in 2009–10, resulting in an absence from work. A recent study...

ABS statistics reveal higher asthma risk for women

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May 25 2013

Asthma Management Courses: New data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics has revealed that Australian women are most at risk of dying from asthma, with 263 females dying from the condition in 2011 - more...

New heart maps reveal heart attack hot spots in Victoria

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May 25 2013

Victoria’s top five heart attack hot spots have been revealed in Heart Foundation (Victoria’s) newest tool in the fight against heart attack. The Victorian Heart Maps, released 1 May, uses the last five years of...

Allergy and Anaphylaxis Australia encourage everyone to paint one fingernail this Food Allergy Week

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May 25 2013

1 in 10 babies born in Australia today will develop a food allergy. Allergy & Anaphylaxis Australia encourage everyone to paint one fingernail out of ten this Food Allergy Week and donate at foodallergyaware.com.au. Paediatric gastroenterologist...

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