Healthier Work

Healthier Work is a free ACT government service under the Healthy Weight Initiative established to support employers to develop health and wellbeing initiatives within their workplace. Healthier work aims to build the capacity of workplaces to develop and implement programs, policies and practices that lead to healthy environments and sustained emp... loyee healthy lifestyle changes in relation to increased physical activity levels, healthier eating behaviours, smoking reduction/cessation, reduction of harmful alcohol consumption, maintenance of healthy weight and improved social and emotional wellbeing. Healthier Work will support ACT workplaces to develop and implement health and wellbeing programs through a range of free supportive resources including: a Guide to Promoting Health and Wellbeing in the Workplace. resources to support the implementation of healthy lifestyle programs and policies. free tools, including an online employee health survey and an organisational audit tool. links to workplace health and wellbeing providers. training and support mechanisms for employers and workers. It makes good business sense for employers to invest in the health and wellbeing of their workers. The benefits to employers are increased worker morale and engagement, reduced workplace injuries and associated expenses, increased attraction and retention of staff, and improved corporate image. The ACT Government's Healthy Weight Initiative is committed to supporting a healthy, active and productive community.Read More