WorkAbility Rehab

Managing the relationship with an injured or ill worker during return to work: A guide for supervisors in small and medium businesses | Safe Work Australia Small and medium businesses face complex challenges when their workers suffer a workplace injury or illness. This guide is designed to assist supervisors support and stay in touch with injured or ill workers and make changes to the workplace and/or work...

And our new website is live - jump on over to www.workabilityrehab.com.au and take a look. I’m proud everyday of the work we do and the support we provide to our clients.

Want to avoid unnecessary fines?

The construction and building industry is one of the largest employers of subcontractors. 👷

But did you know you may be liable for fines if you incorrectly manage your subcontractors' workers insurance? 😱

If you’re a business that employs subcontractors, it’s important to understand when you are required to pay workers compensation.

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Suitable Duties - Definition
You may have heard us talk about suitable duties when discussing recovery at work. Here is a definition and some benefits it has on workers.

Whether you need to make a referral or ask a question, we are happy to take your call. Please see our email and phone details. Stay tuned for news on our updated website.

Australia Day - 26 January 2022.
WorkAbility Rehab will be closed today due to the
public holiday. We will return to the office tomorrow for
any enquiries.

Recovery at Work - Definition
Today's definition looks at the way we define 'Recovery at work'. We have also included some tips that you can do to assist with recovery. Let us know in the comments if recover at work looks different for you.

WorkAbility Rehab - Client Feedback. Have a look at what our clients had to say about our service. If you are a past or current client of ours and would like to provide feedback, please follow the link below:

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/H257Z53

Happy New Year! Today is the beginning of 2022. We wish everyone a safe and happy new year. We look forward to returning on the 4th January 2022.

Setting new years resolutions can be difficult. Have a look at how to set a SMART goal to create a realistic goal for 2022.

#2022

A big thank you to everyone we have worked with this year. Whether it has been our clients, fellow allied health, emergency services or carers, we appreciate the patience, understanding and teamwork this year has required. We are looking forward to entering 2022 with our dedicated staff and goals to continue progressing.

Merry Christmas from the team at WorkAbility Rehab! We wish everyone a safe and happy holiday period. We are excited to see what the new year brings.

Here is a quick christmas message from the team at WorkAbility Rehab.

Christmas Closure - Who to call? Have a look at these helpful contacts to get you through our closure times.

Please call local emergency services or 000 if you have any emergencies.

The end of the year is a great time to reflect on what we have achieved through out the year. 2021 came with different difficulties and it is important to acknowledge our success through this time.

Christmas closure dates - our office will be closed on 22nd December 2021 and reopen on 4th January 2022.
For any urgent matters, please contact head office on
1300 615 929 or email [email protected].

Having gratitude can have multiple positive impact on mental health, and social relationships. Have a look at https://positivepsychology.com/gratitude-appreciation/ for more information.

Human Rights Day - 10 December 2021.
This year’s Human Rights Day theme relates to 'Equality' and the notion that – “All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights.” The principles of equality and non-discrimination are at the heart of human rights.

Have a look at the below link for more information:
https://www.un.org/en/observances/human-rights-day

Being kind to others and ourselves isn't always easy. However, it is important to maintain healthy relationships and positive wellbeing.

Self-Care: During these holiday period, it is important to maintain our self-care practices. The holiday period can be stressful and implementing effective self-care can be one way to improve positive mood and manage stress.

Have a look at the black dog institute (link below) for some self-care planning tips. This is a great way to find what works for you.
https://www.blackdoginstitute.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/COVID-19_Self-Care-Planning_Black-Dog-Institute_Editable.pdf

International Day of People with Disability - 3 December 2021.
International Day of People with Disability is a United Nations observed day aimed at increasing public awareness, understanding and acceptance of people with disability.

Have a look at the below link for more information and resources:

https://www.idpwd.com.au/

WorkAbility Rehab - Our Commitment. For each client, we commit to utilise a collaborative approach in creating and implementing a recover at work plan that is both safe and sustainable. If you would like to hear more, reach out to us on 1300 615 929

To celebrate Psychology week, let's have a look at Mindfulness.

Mindfulness is the idea of learning how to be fully present and engaged in the moment, aware of your thoughts and feelings without distraction or judgment.

Have a look at the below links for some more information and tips:

- https://www.smilingmind.com.au/
- https://www.headspace.com/mindfulness

WorkAbility Rehab - Our Team. Here are just a few of our staff members who make up the team at WorkAbility Rehab. We focus on creating a positive, and productive work environment.

WorkAbility Rehab Values - Empowerment, Education and Accountability are just 3 of our values that we hold as a company.

International Men's Day - 19 November 2021

International Men’s Day celebrates worldwide the positive value men bring to the world, their families and communities. We highlight positive role models and raise awareness of men’s well-being. One of the six pillars of International Men’s Day is to improve gender relations and promote gender equality for both men and women. In this light our theme for IMD 2021 is “Better Relations Between Men and Women.”

See https://internationalmensday.com/ for more information.