Research shows that healthy workers are: 

• more productive 
• take fewer sick days, and  
• less at risk of injuries and return to work quicker than their less healthy counterparts.  

Research also shows that a well-planned wellbeing program can: 

• have a long-term return on investment of 1:5 or higher 
• lead to a reduction in workers’ compensation claims 
• reduce absenteeism 
• improve morale of workers, and  
• increase productivity. 

Wellbeing programs can support better lifestyle choices around: 

• smoking 
• nutrition 
• harmful alcohol consumption 
• physical inactivity and obesity  

These are all risk factors for avoidable chronic diseases such as cardiovascular disease, Type 2 diabetes and some cancers. Poor mental health can also be a contributor to, or result from, having a number of chronic diseases. 

Workers can be supported to make healthier choices through education and ensuring physical environments, policies and organisational systems support a healthy lifestyle. 

This film explores the importance of directing wellbeing activities to areas of need. It shows that sustainable improvements are best achieved when health and safety is supported by the organisation’s culture and embedded in its procedures and processes. 

The four organisations featured in the film are: 

• Carlton United Breweries – manufacturing and transport 
• Shamrock Civil – construction 
• Monadelphous – oil and gas 
• Pacific National - transport 

Who is this seminar for? 

This seminar is especially helpful for managers, supervisors and workers in industries experiencing a higher risk of chronic diseases due to unhealthy lifestyles. This includes industries with challenging working conditions such as long working hours, fatigue, or isolation if working in remote areas. 

About the presenters 

• Emily Whimster, Monadelphous 
• Ben Evans, Shamrock Civil 
• Amy Sproule, Carlton United Breweries 
• Stephanie Calderbank, Pacific National 

These four presenters are health and safety professionals in their industry with a keen interest in improving the wellbeing of workers. They each have practical experience of promoting and evaluating wellbeing in tandem with health and safety.  

Supporting information

• Work health planning guide by Workplace Health and Safety Queensland 
• Health and Wellbeing at Work webpage by Workplace Health and Safety Queensland 
• Watch our good design video 
• Watch our leadership and culture video