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Pilot program makes it work
The ‘Make it Work: Sharing Workers Locally Program’ started out as an experimental collaboration between Narrabri Shire Council and a number of industry partners, in…
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Future Directions in Workers Compensation Schemes
The world of workers compensation and work health and safety continues to be dynamic and ever changing. Over the past two years of difficult economic…
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Filipino ‘Fellows’ learn benefits of training
In October 2012, Sorell Council in Tasmania hosted a visit and morning tea with representatives from training provider MEGT and eleven Fellows from the Philippines,…
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Alcohol education tackles anti-social behaviour
The Town of Port Hedland and the Port Hedland Alcohol Management Working Group have partnered with the Department of Health and Public Health Advocacy Institute…
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Sweating it out for fitness
Lane Cove Council in New South Wales has helped kick-start the personal health goals of its staff through their new employee wellness program. Since the…
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Coen Aerodrome ready for any emergency
In December 2012, representatives from Queensland Police, Coen Rural Fire Brigade, health services, SES and Cook Shire Council attended an emergency drill exercise at Coen…
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Recruitment solution uses web technology
As the fifth largest local government area in Western Australia, the City of Gosnells employs over 500 people in a range of occupations and work…
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Safety first at the City of Stirling
The City of Stirling in Western Australia demonstrates its commitment to the safety and health of its people through significant investment in a number of…
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Future looks bright for ‘town-gown’ partnership
The City of Ryde and Macquarie University have celebrated the successful first year of their ‘town-gown’ partnership, which was formed to bring together the research…
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A not-for-profit cooperative — The Australian Public Service Benevolent Society
The Australian Public Service Benevolent Society (APS Benefits) is a not-for-profit organisation that provides financial and personal services to local and national government, their families…
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Celebrating 200 days without injury
The Waratah-Wynyard Council Works and Services Depot recently achieved a significant milestone in reaching 200 days without incurring a lost time injury. Waratah-Wynyard General Manager…
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Bendigo community has its say on health
The community can have their say on Greater Bendigo’s Municipal Health and Wellbeing Plan via a series of workshops that commenced on February 4th and…
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