Sponsored in part by:
2011 Christmas Raffle
The Arthritis ACT 2011 Christmas Raffle was drawn on Wednesday, 7th December 2011.
Congratulations to our lucky winners
- 1st Prize Christmas Hamper - Mrs Heidi Jackson (from South Africa)
- 2nd Prize Scotch & Wine Pack - Mrs Pam Armour
- 3rd Prize Homemade Christmas Cake - Ms Nicky Gray
Thanks to all our members and supporters who purchased tickets and donated prizes. The raffle raised just over $400 from ticket sales.
WARM WATER EXERCISE POOL – LAST SESSIONS 2011
| Calvary John James | Monday, 19 December |
| Black Mountain School | Tuesday, 20 December |
| Canberra Hospital & Club MMM! | Wednesday, 21 December |
Warm Water Exercise Pool – First Sessions 2012
| Club MMM! | Saturday, 7 January |
| Canberra Hospital | Tuesday, 17 January |
| Calvary John James | Monday, 16 January |
| Black Mountain School | Monday, 6 February |
A healthy workforce means living well for a better tomorrow
Improving, Moving, Taking Control
Do you have an ageing workforce and are currently developing strategies for future productivity?
Improving, Moving, Taking Control is a program that is designed to suit and benefit both the organisation and the individual participant. The aim is to see the individual set goals to improve wellness and to try a range of activities that will support them with their goals and the employer to develop strategies to build a healthier workplace
With almost one third of the population living with some form of Arthritis or musculoskeletal condition there is much that can be done to ensure long term productivity for an organisation and a better long term outcomes for staff suffering from these and other conditions.
In addition to this, recent studies have raised concerns relating other lifestyle factors which may lead to serious health outcomes if left unchecked. These include, 62% of Australian workers are overweight, 53% feel overwhelmed with stress and pressure for significant periods of time, 10% are completely inactive and 46% indicating they have high fat diets and only 8% have the recommended 5 vegetable and 2 fruits per day.
This program will enhance future productivity and overall improved well-being for the individual in the medium to long-term.
Improving, Moving, Taking Control has been developed to provide support to staff of almost any age. It provides 3 different streams to allow organisations to select the programs that will best meet the needs of individual staff.
All aspects of the program are delivered or designed by industry specialists including Arthritis Australia, Lifeline, Nutrition Australia and the Cancer Council.
Whilst organisations can engage for staff to complete all three streams, there is also the ability to mix and match to ensure that the needs of staff are being met within the work constraints of the organisation.
All staff members who complete the Workplace Wellness Initiative program receive FREE a 12 month membership to Arthritis ACT.
If your company would like to enrol in the program or you would like further details contact Arthritis ACT on 6288 4244 or email improving@arthritisact.org.au.