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July 2016 News

The true value of a mentally healthy workforce
21/07/2016 - 3:55pm

According to the 2015 edition of the Stress and Wellbeing Survey from the Australian Psychological Association (APA), last year was a difficult one for the mental health of the nation as a whole. One in three of us reported having a significant level of distress in life, while anxiety symptoms were the highest they have been for the last five years.

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Beating diabetes: What you can do
20/07/2016 - 9:55am

Diabetes is likely one of the most common chronic diseases in modern Australia, with 1.2 million people across the nation now living with it, according to the World Health Organisation. This in itself is a troubling number, and it is not an Australia-only problem; it is a global concern. However, what is even more worrying is the apparent acceleration of this issue, as Diabetes Australia CEO Professor Greg Johnson explains:

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Do you need travel insurance this winter holiday?
20/07/2016 - 9:53am

Winter is a time of year that is often dreaded by many Australians. The days get shorter, the nights get darker, the weather gets colder and more miserable - many people likely wish we could skip straight from autumn into spring.

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Private health insurance to cover 'em all: The Pokemon Go Craze and PHI
18/07/2016 - 10:00am

If you aren't part of the recent "Pokemon Go" craze, you will still almost certainly be aware of it. Large groups of people, young and old, all wandering about the cities, streets and roads of our nation, eyes glued to their phones. We've been seeing this sort of behaviour for years, a byproduct of the digital age: But the enormous success of the Pokemon Go game has turned this level of distracted walking up to 11.

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3 apps that could improve workplace health
11/07/2016 - 11:31am

It's an established fact that a healthier workforce is a happier and more productive workforce. Keeping your staff able-bodied translates directly to better business outcomes in everyday operations, but we still have a problem when it comes to health in Australia.

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Labor pushes for 457 visa shake-up
07/07/2016 - 12:18pm

Australia has a huge number of visitors coming to our shores - both tourists and those who are looking to live and work temporarily and permanently. A huge part of this process is the use of 457 visas, which allow Australian businesses to sponsor overseas workers and bring their talents to an Australian enterprise.

In theory, it is a win-win situation for both parties. The business gets a wider talent pool, while the employee gets an opportunity that they may otherwise not have been able to achieve.

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