National Safe Work Month – October

Each year, Safe Work Australia run a national campaign during October to raise awareness of occupational health and safety issues.

Konekt understand the importance of maintaining a safe work environment and therefore run a variety of webinars each October to empower organisations to build healthier, happier and stronger workforces.

Please view our webinars and resources below. If you are interested in Konekt facilitating similar sessions in your workplace, please contact us.

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Manual work – reducing the risk of injury

Presented by: Paul Korchok – Principal Consultant

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Resolving core concerns that lead to conflict

Presented by: Andrew – Psychologist


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Supporting vulnerable workers – a disability inclusion service

Presented by: Sally Singe – Head of Customer Solutions, and Jaimee Wood – National Product Manager


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Fatigue and sleep

Presented by: Jasmine – Konekt Area Manager and Registered Psychologist

Content overview:

  • To provide an understanding of fatigue and what employees can do to manage fatigue in the workplace
  • To discuss sleep hygiene and how quality sleep can optimise your health

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Mindcology

Presented by: Andrew – WA/NT Psychological Services Manager

Content overview:

  • Common mental health issues
  • Psychological challenges specific to the workplace
  • Recovering from psychological injuries
  • Tips for maintaining good psychological health

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Stretching and warming up for work

Presented by: John – Managing Consultant and Physiotherapist

Content overview:

  • Information on the benefits of stretching
  • Explanation of the difference between a static and dynamic stretches
  • Guided desk based stretches you can do from your workstation
  • Guided stretches you can incorporate into your breaks and everyday life

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Diet and exercise tips

Presented by: Rachel – Principal Consultant and Exercise Physiologist

Content overview:

  • The 5 basics of optimal nutrition
  • Information on the health benefits of the different food groups
  • Information on the benefits of physical activity
  • Tips to increase your physical activity both at home and at work

Find out how we help staff to be safe at work