The International Society for Physical Activity and Health (ISPAH) has released the #8Investments, a concise roadmap for investment and action around the world. The #8Investments focuses on increasing physical activity across settings, in schools, workplaces and healthcare, through inclusive sport and recreation for all, and investment...
This research concluded there is strong evidence supporting the effectiveness of sedentary behaviour interventions in reducing sedentary time, especially interventions targeting occupational sitting in office settings. Read here ...
Many of us will have been in a situation at work where we've felt uncomfortable or wanted to say ‘no' – perhaps it's a task you just can't take on or an approach to working that you're unhappy with. Read article ...
Te Pou o te Whakaaro Nui is a national centre of evidence-based workforce development for the mental health, addiction and disability sectors in New Zealand.Te Pou has published a summary of the 2019 population projection update from Statistics New Zealand. The DHB population profiles 2020-2030...
SMART Work is a FREE, evidence-based resource kit to help employees sit less and move more at work...
The National DHB Food and Drink Environments Network (the Network) was established in 2015 to develop a consistent National Healthy Food and Drink Policy (the Policy) for use across all New Zealand District Health Boards (DHBs), and potentially other settings. The Network received support and...
SuperFriend presents their 2018 edition of their Indicators of a Thriving Workplace Survey report, from their research involving over 5,000 Australian workers in a broad range of industries and occupations. The survey tracks the progress of mental health and wellbeing across Australia against an ideal...
The Southern Cross Health Society -Business NZ Wellness Survey has tried to provide a picture of health and wellbeing in the NZ workplace. ANA takes a brief look at a workplace wellness report published on New Zealand (NZ) workplaces on 22 August 2019. This new report...
Creating a culture of wellbeing at work is high on the agenda for Te Awakairangi Health Network. The Hutt Valley based Primary Health Organisation knows that looking after the wellbeing of their staff benefits not just their organisation but also enables them to be good...
A new toolkit to support New Zealand workplaces and their people to flourish was launched on World Mental Health Day by the Mental Health Foundation (MHF) and Health Promotion Agency (HPA). The Five Ways to Wellbeing at Work Toolkit makes it easy for workplaces to support their people to build...
