Worker Wellbeing - what works, what's new
This session explores and addresses employee physical and health wellbeing including weight management, heart health and mental wellbeing. Organisations which support wellbeing have employees who are more engaged, healthier and more productive. Strong well being at work reduces health care costs and improves overall performance. In this session weight management strategies, health promotion and heart health checks are explored to improve worker wellbeing.
Dr George Balalis
Bariatric Surgeon
Complexities of modern obesity management
Obesity is an increasingly significant health issue with important implications for worker health, safety and performance. This presentation will explore the medical complications associated with obesity, its impact in the workplace, and the range of evidence-based treatment options available. The presentation will examine the value of a holistic, multidisciplinary approach to management and how coordinated care can improve health and functional outcomes.
Learning Objectives:
By participating in this session, delegates can expect to:
- Understand the significant of obesity as an issue in the workplace.
- Understand the importance of aggressive management and the treatment options available.
- Understand how holistic multidisciplinary approaches can improve outcomes.
Rosalie Glover
Occupational Health Nurse
More than a job: A story of health, support, and success, one worker’s journey to lasting change
This case study highlights the critical role of a supportive workplace in enabling meaningful change. Through tailored support, alongside individual lifestyle adjustments, the worker achieved significant weight loss and improved health—allowing them to sustain employment, build capacity, and enhance overall wellbeing.
Learning Objectives:
By participating in this session, delegates can expect to:
- Understand the role of a supportive workplace in facilitating positive health and employment outcomes
- Identify how tailored support and individual lifestyle changes can contribute to improved health and work capacity
- Recognise strategies to sustain employment and enhance wellbeing through integrated workplace support.
Dr Sarah Cavanagh
Chief Medical Officer, Digital Health, Wesfarmers Health
